E19 The One with the Poo
Ever wanted to have words with a worm?
This clip includes an interesting aside about technology – old and new. Aunty Dale tells Billy, Maddy and Lucy how she makes glue out of kangaroo poo, resin and charcoal. Not only does this mean the Noongar people make the greatest possible use of animal products, they’re also creating a flexible, strong, heat-bonded glue that is perfect for making tools. Meanwhile, worm poo also provides a great base for growing in healthy soil, as told to the Super Naturals by Paul West. Students explore more about worms, and build a worm tower for their very own garden bed.

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Community gardens, backyards and even old train track paths are great places to forage for free, fresh food (just make sure you ask for permission first!).