Our planet provides everything we need for our lives, including the food we eat. But as the human population increases and expectations for lifestyle quality increase, so too do the pressures placed on our planet to provide food. Improving our understanding of the earth is a key element of enhancing food production. For National Science…
Topic: Agriculture
Riverina Science Festival – Backyard Biome
There are native plants, and then there’s local native plants. Local natives have that little bit of one-upmanship about them. You know… “locals only” and all that jazz. They’ve been there, done that, they know what to do. Hot summers – no problem. Cold winters – too easy. Clay soils, sandy soils, wet soils… no dramas….
Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker burger
Event update: This event has been changed to an online event via Zoom. Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker Burger is an educational and interactive workshop for primary school aged children on the sustainability credentials of the ingredients that make up a burger. The workshop will focus on how the choices of what we eat impact…
Sustainability Stall
Visit or walk-by Greenhills Neighbourhood House to collect a new sustainable item and take home activity each day. There will be different activities from Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 August: Tuesday: Plant, peat pots, seeds and plant propagation kits – keep an eye on our socials for a video tutorial in plant propagation. Wednesday: Pick up…
From Swamp to Scrub – Virtual event
Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….
South Australia’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
A series of short, fun and engaging talks and tours will be organised at the Waite Campus, University of Adelaide to explain the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. We will present some of our research and explain how it will help meet the challenges posed by a…
Our Life in Science
National Science week will be celebrated via a series of sessions exploring and recognising natural and environmental aspects of science in our lives. From the kitchen pantry to the garden and beyond. See what is and can be in your house, perhaps the yard, down the street, around the corner and in your local region….
OLSH Sadadeen Veggie Garden
With this year’s National Science Week’s theme being Food: Different by Design, the science department decided that it would be good to start a vegetable garden at school. There were many obstacles to overcome that included where to plant the garden, what materials to use, who would maintain it, and of course the vegetables we…
Follow the Fish
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 2: From Fish to Fillet What does…
Rescheduled: Fungi and Palaeoclimatology at the Haig Park Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled, and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Haig Park Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. ANU CHL Palaeoworks Pollen is essential for plant reproduction…