Join the City of Clarence’s history officer Alan Townsend, geologist John Davidson, and an ecologist, to retrace Charles Darwin’s 1836 exploration of Hobart’s eastern shore, using the young naturalist’s own journal entries as our guide. Nearly two centuries ago, Darwin wandered these same hills and shorelines, collecting specimens, observing the island’s unusual geology and plants, and recording…
Discover the secret world of bats with chiropterologist Dr Lisa Cawthen. Lisa will introduce the world of chiropterology – the study of bats. She’ll take you through the incredible diversity of bats around the globe, introduce the species that call Tasmania home, and then share with you how scientists eavesdrop on their hidden lives using bat…
For our 10th anniversary, we’re bringing back some of our favourite experiences from over the years, including an expanded return of Sarah Lloyd’s much-loved 2018 exhibition. Unfortunately named but astonishingly beautiful, slime moulds (myxomycetes) are some of the strangest organisms on Earth. Neither plant nor fungus, these ancient amoebae appear like jewels, coral, lacework, or…
Celebrate, learn and get inspired at the Top End Native Eco Fair – a free, family-friendly day all about creating a greener, healthier future for the Top End! Whether you have a thriving backyard, a balcony full of pot plants or you’re just curious about sustainable living, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Discover practical…
This National Science Week, step into the world of seeds with Kings Park Science. Through a self-guided tour in the Western Australian Botanic Garden, you’ll discover how researchers turn curiosity into conservation, and uncover the science helping to safeguard Western Australia’s floral treasures. Grab an event passport at the entrance and follow the map to…
Join Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch for a guided platypus walk at Tidbinbilla Sanctuary. This special place in the hills near Canberra is home to wetlands, waterways, and a wide range of native wildlife, including the shy and unique platypus. At the start of the walk, our friendly Waterwatch guides will share simple information about the Sanctuary,…
Dive into the amazing world of sharks! Discover how different sharks have adapted to survive in different places around the world by learning about their body shapes, diets, and habitats. Join us at the Charles Darwin University Casuarina Open Day for this hands-on workshop that is perfect for curious young scientists, creative minds, and anyone…
Get ready to uncover one of Australia’s strangest and coolest secrets, the mystery of platypus venom! Brought to you by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science (CIPPS), this exciting event will take you on a journey into the world of the platypus, one of the most unusual animals on…
Plants are essential to life as we know it on Earth, and we’ll need them to survive as humans travel to the Moon and Mars. Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Plants for Space for an out-of-this-world workshop this National Science Week! In this workshop, you’ll put yourself in the shoes of plant scientists,…
Step into the Styx Valley, home to some of the tallest hardwood trees on Earth. Walk among giants and hear a firsthand account of how close they came to disappearing. This unforgettable journey into Lutruwita/Tasmania’s ancient giant forests is led by two of the people who helped save them. Wander beneath towering mountain ash trees…
