Wyndham is in store for another sensory exploration as the Penrose Community Garden in Tarneit is set to host the latest smell walk on Saturday, November 30.
Run by the Pasifika Community, the garden grows fresh, seasonal and organic produce that are staples of the Pacific Islands.
Kicking off at 11.30am, guests will receive an introduction to the garden and a briefing on smell walks, before embarking on a self-guided, 30-minute walk in which they will record 12 scents and analyse their qualities.
Following the walk, guests will gather for a smell talk where they will learn about how smell works, the benefits of focusing on smell and have the chance to share their experiences.
Smell Art founder and olfactory designer Erin Adams will lead the event. She discussed the unique learning opportunities smell walks can offer.
“Smell walks offer insights into how cultural and environmental factors shape our perception of scents,” she said.
“By exploring diverse smellscapes, olfactory experts can better understand the emotional and cultural dimensions of smell, as well as how it connects people to their heritage and surroundings.”
Ms Adams said the garden “offers a fantastic variety of scents, from the fresh, citrusy aroma of lemongrass to the subtle, earthy fragrance of taro leaves, not to mention the distinctive smells of garden tools and the barbecue“.
“It’s a mix that promises a rich and diverse smell experience.”
The results will be collated and sent to Dr Kate McLean in the United Kingdom to design a ‘smell map’ for her upcoming book: An Atlas of Smells, Stinks and Scents.
The event will cost $5 including a barbeque, with children able to come along for free.
Details: www.smellart.com.au/projects/smell-walk
