The ocean is full of things both human-made, and natural. Find out about how some of these things move. At the Maritime Museum, we have boats… lots of boats! But not all boats move in the same way; some use wind, others have an engine. Dive a little deeper and we’ll explore life under the…
Meet children’s author, climate communicator and science presenter, Lee Constable! Lee will share her informative, hilarious, activity-filled book, How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet, introducing us to her favourite superhero of her creation, Captain Garbology! We’ll dive head-first into the world of rubbish – what happens to our rubbish? Is recycling really that important?…
Buzzz into Belco Arts Centre this National Science Week with Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s inclusive dance company. Buzzz ACT is an award-winning dance and science experience celebrating the bees that keep our world humming. Through the magic of movement and music this fun and fabulous show explores the importance of bees for the ecology, biodiversity and…
Engineers, technologists and IT experts are not always the best report-writers. Or are they? Learn the tricks of the trade in a comprehensive three-hour course designed to improve the writing and communication skills of those needing to file important reports. Session 1 9.30am to 11am Rationale: Why it’s worth writing excellent and easy-to-read reports for…
Inspire your students to make a difference this National Science Week! Meet an amazing marine scientist from Seabin Foundation’s Ocean Health Lab and help them to complete a real science experiment from beginning to end. Students will examine the waste collected by a Seabin, scientifically categorise the samples and create a data display of their…
Join us for an evening of conversation, talks and art featuring fantastic scientists, researchers and artists exploring Antarctica! For the first time anywhere in the world, the public is invited to experience Postcards from Antarctica. Created aboard the final Homeward Bound voyage to Antarctica in 2025, Postcards from Antarctica is a collaborative artwork developed by…
Join us at Griffith University EcoCentre to learn more about green solutions for Brisbane urban environments. This event will feature a public talk by Professor Catherine Pickering on the value of Brisbane’s community gardens, the important role they play in supporting urban greening and the diverse plants they grow. The event will also celebrate the…
When was the last time you looked at the clouds and imagined shapes and stories? When was the last time you stood beneath the stars for a whole hour, wondering what it might feel like to travel through space? Cosmic Breath: Stories, Stars and Stillness invites you to slow down, look up and rediscover the…
Join the South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare to explore our local native plants – how they grow, special features and traditional uses; whether it is for medicine, tools or food. The session will include a short walk in the Regional Park so please wear closed shoes. For ages 5+ years, accompanied by a…
Join Little Green Steps to learn all about our native southwestern snake-neck turtles including where they live, what they eat and how we can help them survive in urban areas. Kids can create a turtle out of clay and make a model wetland. For ages 3+, accompanied by a parent/carer.
