February 2011 Field School

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE!
February 8-24th, 2011
Esperance, Western Australia 

Experience the amazing Southwest alongside the Traditional Owners and professional archaeologists, while learning skills in archaeological survey, mapping, excavation, GPS navigation and recording, stone artefact analysis, community engagement, and land care.

The programme is a three week intensive field session that includes:

·         Archaeological Survey and Excavations in Cape le Grand 
 National Park and the Recherche Archipelago

·         Rock Art Heritage Protection and Assessment

·         Maritime Archaeology Survey and Workshop

·         Assessment of National Heritage Listed Cheetup Cave

Gain practical experience in:

·         Archaeological mapping, survey, and excavations

·         Artefact identification, recording and analysis

·         Rock Art Recording and Analysis

·         Culture and Life ways

Coordinators:

Applied Archaeology Australia (www.appliedarchaeology.com.au)

(Archaeologists and Professional Surveyors)

Doc Reynolds, Kepa Kurl Eco-Discovery Tours

Ross Anderson, WA Maritime Museum

Myles Mitchell, MPhil, Australian National University

Support from W.A. Museum, Department of Indigenous Affairs, Department of Environment and Conservation, and the UWA Centre of Excellence in NRM.

Cost is $2,950.00 per person and includes accommodation, food, and equipment for the entire session. Participants must find their own way to and from Esperance.

Limited places available

This programme is brought to you by the Gabbie Kylie Foundation, a foundation of the  National Trust of Australia (WA), and  finalist in the national Banksia Foundation Environment Awards.

Download the brochure and registration form

For information about the field school content and programme, contact David Guilfoyle: davidg@appliedarchaeology.com.au www.appliedarchaeology.com.au