Science in the Scrub returns to Western Sydney Parklands this National Science Week — bringing a full day of fun, discovery and hands-on science to Lizard Log on 23 August 2026. Join us for a FREE day out where open grasslands and bushland become Western Sydney’s biggest outdoor lab. For the first time, the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science in the Swamp 2026
Science in the Swamp is back in Centennial Park this National Science Week — and bigger than ever. Join us on 16 August 2026 for a FREE day out where Centennial Park transforms into a large-scale, hands-on science experience filled with things to try, test and explore. With more than 50 stalls, workshops and activity…
Pedal Powered Cinema with Australian Association for Environmental Education
Join us at the Australian Association for Environmental Education for a fabulous cinema screening, powered by pedalling two bikes. There will be two sittings, and early sitting for primary school aged kids, then the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, for an older audience, after intermission. You can also enjoy pedal powered smoothies during…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
How do native bees connect to healthy ecosystems and caring for Country? Which seaweeds have long been used for environmental sustainability? How is native flora used in bush medicines? What can we learn from the ingenuity of Aboriginal tools and technologies developed over thousands of years? And how can Torres Strait Islander virtual reality bring cultural experiences…
Brain Break – Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre
Join us at the Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre for morning tea and science trivia to celebrate National Science Week. Community members of all ages are welcome; morning tea will be provided.
Writing Science Media Releases | SARAH EDITING
This practical course teaches you the key skills and strategies to write and distribute a cracking media release for different audiences. It will help budding science communicators build confidence and learn how the media works, so you can communicate your messages clearly and simply. You’ll get training and hands-on practice writing winning media releases for…
Plant some Bush Tucker with Port Hedland Primary School
A Bush Tucker garden will be established as a long-term, sustainable resource to support STEM learning across PP-Year 6. Plants grown in the garden will be incorporated into lessons to provide hands-on learning opportunities. Students will investigate the structure and function of plant components, including leaf shape, texture, and adaptations to the local environment. The…
Nannup Flower and Garden Festival – Grow gather feast
The Experience Nannup, Nannup Flower and Garden Festival will be back for its 29th year, running over 10 days, from August 7th to 16th. Your favourite Gardening Australia presenters will be joining us in 2026. On the first weekend we are excited to welcome back Sophie Thomson, as well as Faye Arcaro and Guy Jeffreys…
Science at Orange Regional Museum
Orange Regional Museum’s annual Science at the Museum program is back in 2026! We’re offering free 90-minute visits to schools and home school families during National Science Week (17-21 August 2026) connected to this year’s school theme ‘Seeds of Science’. The program includes: a facilitated tour of our upcoming exhibition Untamed, exploring wild weeds, created in partnership…
Starshine Unfolds
Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars in the Jump-Up Dark Sky Sanctuary. Inspired by the poetry of Banjo Paterson, Starshine Unfolds will have you discovering how poetry link to dark skies, life on Earth, and dinosaurs. Beginning from 5pm, be treated to a free sausage sizzle, chat with scientists and our guest…