Discover how to grow a thriving garden using what you already have available. This workshop will inspire you with a slideshow of reused and natural materials in beautiful gardens. Learn how to start small with easy-to-find items, focusing on simple solutions like composting and growing herbs. We’ll cover important considerations for using natural resources, from…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Erindale Escape Room
Welcome, brilliant minds, to the Erindale College Ultimate Science Escape Room! Time is ticking, and the only way out is through your knowledge and teamwork. The lab is locked down, and experiments are underway. Can you decipher the puzzles hidden in the world of Physics, Chemistry, Health Science, Earth Science, Food Science and Psychology? Solve the…
Toddler Time (14 months-3 years)
Enjoy fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers in this STEM-themed Toddler Time event to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 14 months to 3 years and their parent or carer. On every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one…
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)
Join us for special storytime sessions all about science to celebrate National Science Week! Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer. On every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one week in advance….
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, at the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Drive with Lindsay McDougall. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From biomechanics to biodiversity, caves and…
Future Science Talks Comedy Show
Future Science Talks is joining forces with West Torrens Library for an evening of science and humour. Enjoy thought‑provoking presentations from leading researchers across Australia, all delivered with a comedic twist. Guest speakers include: Carrie Taylor (Physiotherapist) Stuart Baulk (Digital, Web and E-learning Design Specialist) Sylvia Clarke (Senior Project Office Citizen Science) This event is…
Biomimicry Mini Expo
Where did the Shinkansen train design originate? The design of the train’s nose was inspired by the beak of the kingfisher bird, which allows it to move through the water (or air) with minimal resistance. Biomimicry means learning from nature to make new technology. For example, suits that let people glide like sugar gliders help…
Springton Primary School Science Week
Daily science activities with the whole school.
Backyard Science Challenge (primary-aged)
Kickstart your journey in science. Do you have burning questions about the natural world around you? Ever wondered what creatures live in your backyard, school garden, or local park — and why? This hands-on science challenge invites curious kids to think like scientists, get outdoors, and explore the answers for themselves. Suitable for primary-aged children…
Plants and Pollinators
Learn about the animals that help pollinate our plants, from the bird and the bee to the butterflies and trees. Hear from the experts or go on a guided talk with our keepers and Horticulturalists. Visitors can build their own native bee hotel that they get to take home with them or listen at storytelling time for…