Greg Simms
Join Dharug and Gundungurra Elder Greg Simms for a demonstration of his traditional carving practice.
Saturday at 2:30pm, Sunday at 11am
Uncle Greg Simms is an Aboriginal Elder in Western Sydney. Born in the Aboriginal community of La Perouse, he belongs to the Dharug and Gundungurra
nation. He is Aboriginal Elder on Campus for the University of Western Sydney and works with community in disability and health. The Simms family are
well-known carvers and have been a central part of the Sydney La Perouse Aboriginal community. Uncle Greg is a renowned storyteller, educator and traditional
woodcarver.
When
Saturday at 2:30pm, Sunday at 11am
Where
Public Program Marquee, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Admission
Free
See Also
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17-18 September 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Artist Demonstration
Join Aboriginal artists from the Hands On Weavers group from Wagga Wagga as they demonstrate weaving and talk about their traditional practice.
1-3 October 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Lunchtime Talk
Dr Peter Yanada McKenzie (Eora/ Anaiwan) relates the history of the local Aboriginal community of La Perouse, including ongoing cultural practices.
28 September 2016, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Finches are small birds, about 10cm long, that feed on grasses and seeds. They
are found all around Australia, with many being endemic. 
Often birds come together and fly in united flocks, performing extraordinary
aerial acrobatics as one. Although not completely understood, it’s generally accepted that flocking birds benefit through cooperating with food hunting,
that they exchange information and have greater protection from predators as a group.