The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

MushFest

Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Kensington Stockyard Food Garden, and National Mushroom Day.

This is a two day free event aimed at people who want to expand their knowledge of mushrooms.

Starting on Saturday 14 October at Kensington Stockyard Food Garden, you’ll have a chance to tour the garden and hear a series of free talks exploring fungi under the microscope. You can also book an at cost cooking workshop, learn to brew Kombucha, or how to grow king stropharia mushrooms.

On Sunday 15 October the festival will be held at Flemington and Kensington Bowling Club. Hear from an expert panel discussing mushroom medicine for human health and planetary wellbeing. The discussion will be led by Dr Martin Williams, coordinator of Australian clinical trials in palliative care settings.

Tickets are open for booking now via Try booking: https://www.trybooking.com/CJCBQ

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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