Limestone Coast Landscape Board, The Naracoorte News
A special night-time edition of Walking the Seasons offered the Limestone Coast community a unique opportunity to connect with nature and culture under the clear starry sky.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board in collaboration with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation, hosted this event as part of an ongoing initiative to introduce the community to the region’s First Nations Seasonal Calendar.
The Walking the Seasons program provides guided walks led by local First Nations Elders and aims to deepen the understanding of local landscapes through cultural and environmental observations.
Paul Curnow, astronomy lecturer at the Adelaide Planetarium is recognised as one of the world’s leading authorities on Australian Aboriginal night sky knowledge.
As a special guest at this event, Paul was able to share sky country knowledge from around the world.
Mel Holtz, Limestone Coast Landscape Board educator said the event had a phenomenal turn out, and the cultural insights and astronomy knowledge provided a deeper connection to country.
“It is fantastic to see so many community members learning and connecting with a First Nations lens through the landscape,” Ms Holtz said.
By participating in these walks, attendees gain valuable cultural knowledge and insights into the seasonal changes of our local landscape.
“The weather was perfect, the sky was clear and bright, and we could see all the stars.
“The night sky stories were amazing and Uncle Doug as usual was a wealth of information.
“I am looking forward to the next walk,” said Anneliese who is a regular participant at the Walking the Seasons community events and has attended all walks in the series.
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board and Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation are committed to continuing these community walks into 2026, providing opportunities for individuals and families to explore and appreciate the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Limestone Coast.
Learn more about the Walking the Seasons program by visiting our website lc.landscape.sa.gov.au.
This article appeared in The Naracoorte News, 27 August 2025.
