

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Walk & Talk - From Plant to Plate
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? FREE Walk &amp; Talk - From Plant to Plate – Discover Australia's Bushfoods &amp; Biodiversity: 

Looking for a meaningful way to spend the Australia Day Long Weekend? 

Step into nature and reconnect with Australia’s incredible native plants at the beautiful Gumbi Gumbi Gardens, Toowoomba, QLD.

Join Flora 4 Fauna – Australia for a FREE guided Walk &amp; Talk, where you’ll explore how native plants have been traditionally used as food, medicine, pollinator attractors, and utility plants, while learning why conserving them is vital for our future. 

? Event Details: 

? Sunday, 25th of January 2026. 

⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 

? Gumbi Gumbi Gardens - USQ Toowoomba Campus
487–535 West St, Toowoomba QLD 4350.

?‍♂️ Meeting Point: 

Garden entrance (opposite the carpark).

➡️ Please arrive by 8:45 AM 

⚠️ We can’t answer calls or texts once the walk begins. 

? What You’ll Learn about: 

? Australian Bushfoods - their traditional &amp; modern uses. 

? Medicinal and utility plants.

? How our native plants support birds, bees &amp; butterflies. 

? The long-evolved relationships between native flora and fauna. 

? Why native foods matter to Australia’s identity and biodiversity! 

☀️ What to Bring: 

✔️ Sunhat &amp; sunglasses.

✔️ Sunscreen / UV umbrella.

✔️ Insect repellent.

✔️ Water bottle.

✔️ Weather-appropriate clothing. 

? Helpful Links: 

? Parking &amp; public transport:

https://www.unisq.edu.au/about-unisq/locations/toowoomba/transportation-and-parking 

? About Gumbi Gumbi Gardens:

https://www.unisq.edu.au/about-unisq/locations/toowoomba/gumbi-gumbi-gardens 

? How to get there:

https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-66821e9eea42c9832df79fc1-gumbi-gumbi-gardens 

? Thought-provoking read:

Can we be Australian without eating Indigenous food?
https://theconversation.com/can-we-be-australian-without-eating-indigenous-food-53742 

? Whether you’re curious about bushfoods, passionate about conservation, or simply want to spend your long weekend in nature, this walk is for you! 

? Spots are free—just bring your curiosity, respect for Country, and a love of learning. 

? Click the “Going” option, invite a friend, and join us on the walk! 

? Follow for updates: 

Facebook: Flora 4 Fauna – Australia:

https://www.facebook.com/Flora4FaunaAustralia 

Website: www.flora4fauna.com.au 

#Flora4Fauna 
#Bushfoods4Biodiversity 
#Bioscaping4Biodiversity 
#NativePlants 
#ToowoombaEvents
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- **Event Categories**: meetups, australia-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029436096901?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=darling+heights-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Darling Heights
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Gumbi Gumbi Gardens
- **lat**: -27.602752700636
- **long**: 151.93507363777
- **full address**: Gumbi Gumbi Gardens, 10 Collard Ct, Darling Heights QLD 4350, Australia, Darling Heights

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Flora 4 Fauna - Australia (https://allevents.in/org/flora-4-fauna-australia/25546446)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gumbi Gumbi Gardens, 10 Collard Ct, Darling Heights QLD 4350, Australia, Darling Heights
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Flora 4 Fauna - Australia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, australia-day
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Free Walk & Talk - From Plant to Plate ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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