by Karen Wenke | Jul 8, 2024 | Educational Outreach Program
“We acknowledge the support of Inland Rail for this project”. On the 3rd of July, 2024 we presented our grant funded local history project to the pupils of Walla Walla Public School. The children were very engaged and asked a lot of very interesting...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 7, 2024 | Educational Outreach Program
On Wednesday 6th March I attended a Storyplace Roadshow Workshop at the Albury Library Museum. The Storyplace Roadshow is a touring workshop program that supports the critical work of small museums – including object care and storage, significance assessment,...
by Karen Wenke | Oct 15, 2023 | Educational Outreach Program
On July 27th we welcomed West Hume Landcare, Petaurus Education Group, Bird Life Australia and Walla Walla Public School for our tree planting day. Over 600 trees were planted along our property entry, which will provide habitat for squirrel gliders and many...
by WallaWestadmin | Apr 6, 2023 | Educational Outreach Program
On the 22nd March Lydia and Karen attended a Harmony Day aimed at sharing stories and cultural customs at Walla Walla Public School. Our Sorbian costumes were well received and the students were happy to hear about the first settlers of Walla and the origins of...
by Karen Wenke | Mar 9, 2023 | Educational Outreach Program
On Wednesday the 1st of March our Education Officer led the local K12 class and their teachers on a historical walk of Walla Walla. We viewed many old buildings around town, such as the first Public School established in 1885, the site of the Power House, Chaff Mill,...