Something strange is happening in our wetlands. The frogs are falling silent—and scientists are racing to find out why. Join us for an evening of detective-style science, where real-world conservation meets curiosity, creativity, and community.

At this relaxed, interactive event, you’ll step into the world of amphibian research, where the culprit is a deadly fungus with a name as long as its impact: Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. But this isn’t just a sad story—it’s also one of innovation and hope.

Canberra scientists are experimenting with unexpected tools: frog-sized saunas, spa treatments, and even trace metals like copper and zinc that might give frogs a fighting chance. You’ll hear directly from the researchers, get hands-on in a DIY frog sauna workshop and take a twilight walk to see frog health tech in action at a nearby wetland.

This is science you can feel, build, and be part of.

Perfect for the curious, the conservation-minded, or anyone who enjoys learning something new over a drink, Science in and out of the Pub brings research out of the lab and into the community.

With the reintroduction of a locally extinct frog species on the horizon, your interest and action matter more than ever. Come discover how everyday people—and some funky metals—can help restore the chorus of our wetlands.