The National Malleefowl Recovery Team’s Joe Benshemesh joins team illuminart’s Cindi Drennan in a discussion that explores these special megapodes alongside connected themes that arise in the Constellation trail feature stories. What are the origins and ancestry of the mysterious malleefowl, here and around the world? These vulnerable birds compost vegetation in mounds to generate…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Week at Rainforestation Nature Park
Are you ready for National Science Week? Science Week brings together scientists, educators and citizens to celebrate all things science. Science Week activities at Rainforestation Nature Park will focus on the science of Rainforest plants. Activities will be held on 13, 14, 20 and 21 August. The world heritage protected Wet Tropics Rainforests of Far North…
Malleefowl: Mysteries and Future-Mending – Joe Benshemesh and team illuminart in a Constellation Conversation
Dear Geoff, The URL of the approved Malleefowl interview is misleading so I’ve duplicated it here and the other one should be deleted. Thank you! Have changed the old event URL to this one – that way the system automatically forwards anyone using an old link 🙂 — The National Malleefowl Recovery Team’s Joe…
GeoTrails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James, Colin Conor and team illuminart
Join geology experts Patrick James and Colin Conor in a fascinating look at Geotrails of South Australia and the world with team illuminart. There are examples of Geotrails globally that are well travelled by tourists. In Ireland, they vigorously promote their own Copper Coast and its geology to tourists. South Australia’s Hallet Cove reveals remarkable…
Sydney Science Trail at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Celebrate National Science Week with a free, interactive program of science talks, outdoor activities and hands-on science fair stalls all in the science-heart of our Garden, amongst the award-winning Australian PlantBank and the newly-opened National Herbarium of NSW. There’s something for every curious mind – from wildlife encounters, First Nations bush food walks, DIY kaleidoscopes,…
Celebrating Science @ ESP Display
Visit a display showing the history of the Ecosciences Precinct from construction through to achievements, advancements, and importantly the people who work here. Also what the future holds for the expanding precinct. Location – ground floor foyer.
Ecosciences Show and Tell
This is an excellent opportunity to find out about current projects, new technologies used in the field, and what’s growing in the building. Good for networking. Located in the foyer. No bookings needed.
Celebrating Science Seminar
Our speakers, all senior leaders in science agencies, will reflect on the science that has been undertaken at the Ecoscience Precinct over the past 10+ years – the challenges, changes and achievements. This is an in-person and online event.
Young Tassie Scientists at Cosgrove High School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Cinti Iha – Algae Explorer! (Marine Biology) Marlvin Anemey Tewara – Microscopic Mischief (Medical Studies and Environmental Health) Thomas…
Young Tassie Scientists at Sacred Heart College
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Cinti Iha – Algae Explorer! (Marine Biology) Marlvin Anemey Tewara – Microscopic Mischief (Medical Studies and Environmental Health) Thomas…