Win a Tucker Bush garden for your school 2020

by | Mar 10, 2020

WINNERS

They get a Tucker Bush garden for their school

Thank you to all the talented contestants who sent an entry into our competition. It’s been inspirational to see so many students getting involved. We really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put in.

The Tucker Bush Schools Program assists schools in establishing their own native bush tucker garden for children, teachers and parents to enjoy. We help teach the children about local Aboriginal culture and the traditional uses of these plants.

Our Winners!

What the Six Seasons meant to Noongar people, and what your school’s Tucker Bush garden would look like.

Bertram Primary School

Applecross Primary School

Just for voting, one lucky person will win a selection of our Tucker Bush Dried Australian Native Herbs (yet to be released) and a copy of “Cooking with Bush Tucker” & now that the competition is over, we’ll be contacting you shortly!

Sorry – Voting has now closed

Voting closes Thursday 23rd July.
The winning school will be announced on Friday 24th July 2020

The Prize

Tucker Bush Plant school garden starter pack

A collection of twenty Tucker Bush plants delivered to the school. (Perth Metro area) Plant types may vary, as we select the best species for planting based on location, soil, climate and season. We then have a planting session with the children.

Bindi Bindi Dreaming 1-hour educational workshop

An Aboriginal educational incursion to the school in conjunction with the planting session, run by Bindi Bindi Dreaming. An hour would consist of knowledge and expertise about the Noongar Six Seasons, what plants and food and medicines would be in each season, an introduction to Noongar culture (traditional and contemporary).

Education Learning Resource.

This resource has been designed to work alongside the Tucker Bush garden. A variety of Australian Curriculum links have been used to produce these lesson ideas.

Introducing Our Tucker Bush Schools Cooking Packages

The Tucker Bush Schools Cooking Packages are an extension of the Tucker Bush Schools Program, supporting teachers to deliver engaging, meaningful learning through Australian native foods. Developed in collaboration with educators, growers, and First Nations knowledge holders

Our Book: Bushfood for Beginners

Packed with tips and advice from the seasoned green thumbs at Tucker Bush, it aims to help any enthusiastic gardener take the first step in their long and bountiful bushfood journey.

We’ve put together an e-book of our favourite recipes

Featuring contributions from some of Australia’s leading chefs, using native bush tucker ingredients. This book includes all the recipes from our website plus more, covering entrees, mains, desserts and more, along with basic essentials like drying your own herbs and making your own jam.

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