We’re encouraging locals to explore their curiosity! Local people are encouraged to think about science in our everyday as part of upcoming National Science Week events between Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st August 2024, supported by Bass Coast Community Foundation. A science fair held at Wonthaggi Town Hall will offer an opportunity for local…
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Nature’s Custodians: Science and Culture for Conservation
Join a two-day workshop to explore the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Nature’s Custodians: Science and Culture for Conservation is a two-day workshop for school-aged students and community members of the Nawarddeken Academy. The workshop focuses on the 2024 Schools Theme ‘Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability‘. The workshop emphasises the importance of biodiversity…
Prehistoric Bayside – Advanced prehistoric cartoon workshop with Zev Landes
Join Zev Landes, a talented cartoonist and designer, as he shares his expertise and secrets behind cartoon drawing. In his workshop, you will learn advanced techniques in cartooning and bring incredible prehistoric creatures from the Bayside region to life. This event is held in association with the exhibition Prehistoric Bayside, on display at Bayside Gallery…
Beaker Street Festival
Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night conversations have the potential to change the world. Welcome to Beaker Street Festival, where science brings us together. Beaker Street Festival is a week-long celebration of science in lutruwita/Tasmania each August. Now in its eighth year, Beaker Street Festival promises a…
Festival of Bright Ideas – Schools Day
Schools’ Day The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and mathematics), it provides an educational, aspirational, and family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event since 2015,…
Festival of Bright Ideas
The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and mathematics), it provides an educational, aspirational, and family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event since 2015, you can…
Prehistoric Bayside – Prehistoric kids cartoon workshop with Zev Landes
Ever wondered what prehistoric animals look like? You can create your own prehistoric creature with illustrator and artist Zev Landes in this awesome cartoon workshop! You’ll have fun doing drawing exercises and learning how to draw bizarre beasts from Bayside. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your very own prehistoric creature, or are interested in…
Prehistoric Bayside Exhibition
Bayside is home to one of the most important fossil areas in all of Australia, dating back about 5-6 million years. From giant killer sperm whales that ate other whales. To monstrous sharks half as long as a basketball court. Prehistoric Bayside showcases the tumultuous lives of these bizarre beasts. Displaying this groundbreaking fossil material for…
Prehistoric Bayside – Flesh and bones drawing activity
In this fun, hands-on drawing activity, children will reconstruct some of the most famous animals that have ever lived in Victoria and Bayside. Utilising up to date scientific knowledge, they will slowly flesh out prehistoric animals by adding muscles, skin, fur and feathers to a 2-dimensional fossil skull that is provided to them. This event…
Prehistoric Bayside – Curator’s talk
Underneath the waves of Bayside, the fossils of giant predators that once swam on our coastline are slowly being revealed. From the largest shark that ever existed to the ‘Demon-ducks of Doom’, these fossils are being discovered by palaeontologist Ben Francischelli and a team of citizen scientists. These July school holidays, join us for a…