A purple flower that can be found in Border bush was used by Wiradjuri people to treat mouth ulcers and when the wattle started to bud, they knew it was time to start walking to Albury for trade.
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These are some of the stories of Indigenous connections to the land in the Along the Bush Tracks booklet, developed by both councils, Murray Local Land Services and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.
Albury-Wodonga Field Naturalists’ Club member Glenda Datson said the group had been involved in revising the resource, first developed 20 years ago.
“There’s stories of Wiradjuri connection to the land, and it also includes a map of trails,” she said.
Sue Brunskill was also part of the original committee and said word was still getting out about trails.
“We’ve highlighted places where you can see really good wildlife,” she said.
“I don’t think people realise just how amazing the bush is, right on our doorstep.” The booklet will be launched at 5.30pm on Thursday and the Albury LibraryMuesum.
