Wattles have been widely used by Indigenous people for millenia, and celebrated by “ Wattle Day ” on September 1 for more than a century. But their lineage may be much older.

Neville Walsh will give an online talk, Celebrating, Understanding and Protecting Rare Wattles, on Wednesday, September 1, from 5pm to 6pm, $15/ $10 RBG Friends. rbgfriendsmelbourne.org ...

50,000-Year-Old Campfires Reveal the Deep Historical Roots of Australia’s National Flower Australian wattle or acacia plants were used as firewood by ancient people navigating the harsh climes ...