Connecting to nature through unstructured play allows children to develop into resilient, healthy, happy and creative community members. In a private space of the Desert Park explore nuts, seed, sand and mud with guidance from an expert guide. Let their little minds run wild. Suited for early primary students. A minimum of seven days required…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Microscope Sessions – The mystery of life up close
You may not realise quite how important both seeds and poos are to species survival. Come and magnify these wonderful little specimens in our entry station and test your skills on which seeds or animals poo you are looking at to understand the species better. Small things are fascinating when you look a little closer.
Species Survival – Exclusive School Presentation
Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug 2024 Two sessions daily 10am -10:45am and 11am – 11:45am Join on of our experiences staff in the Nocturnal House for a presentation on some of Central Australia’s most threatened species. Learn about the Desert Park’s threaten species programs and some interesting facts on species survival. In our…
Bee School – Beechworth Honey
Join us at Bee School to explore the role that bees play in ecosystem health. How do bees support clean air? How many native bees to we have in Australia? Learn how to support honey bees and native bees in your gardens. Discover the incredible role bees play within our world, and learn about creating…
National Science Week at Duffy Primary
Science Week at Duffy Primary will explore the schools theme of ‘Species Survival’. We will have daily activities for junior, middle and senior school focussing on insects, birds and water.
Mulga Street Science Bonanza
Come and join Mulga Street Primary for a jam-packed afternoon of science fun. Our classes will be rotated through different science activities throughout the afternoon and experimenting with how our world works. The junior primary students will be experimenting with chemical reactions by making interesting potions, observing how paint mixes, testing out the vibration of…
Beachcombing for Teens – A homeschool event
Let’s see what the tide and winter storms have brought in! Explore the tide line to look at a snapshot of local marine biodiversity and human impacts. You will handle real marine specimens and identify examples of marine pollution that can be found on Perth metropolitan beaches. They will also be given an opportunity to…
Exploring for the Future Showcase
Geoscience Australia will hold the online Exploring for the Future Showcase. The Showcase is a free public event, where scientists will share the latest geoscience and highlight why it’s important for Australia. On day 1 government and industry leaders will participate in a panel discussion on the value and pivotal role of openly available public…
Science in the Sanctuary
Science in the Sanctuary is BACK this National Science Week. Join us at Wildbark Learning Centre for an afternoon of exciting insights into the fascinating world of Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary. Hosted by the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust, this event showcases ground-breaking research from the Mulligans Flat–Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment partnership, featuring representatives from the Ngunnawal…
Phenomenal Flight
Objective: To design or adapt an animal species where flight might help the extinct or endangered animal to thrive and survive in our ever-changing world. Students will study various animals, focusing on their anatomy, flight mechanics, and environmental status (endangered/extinct). Students will observe and sketch animals in our local environment, noting habitat, flight patterns and…