Perth's Bush Foods

Humans have managed seasonal food resources in this region for thousands of years. Many bushfood plants grow naturally in the Perth area, and understanding their seasonality and management history adds to their appeal.

This workshop offers an introduction to Perth’s native food resources, with a focus on species that can be successfully grown in private gardens.

About the Facilitator

Steve McCabe holds degrees in Biology/Geography and Terrestrial Ecology (Hons). He has decades of experience managing bushland for local governments, has worked in specialist nurseries, and is a qualified Dieback Interpreter. For ten years, Steve travelled across Western Australia with Beyond Gardens, a team of garden sustainability advisors. He is currently the Program Manager for Perth NRM’s “ReWild Perth” initiative.