Virtual Excursions Australia will present Science Storytime. Authors will join us to read their books and answer questions. This 30 minute live virtual excursion is suitable for libraries, schools, home school groups and individual families. Monday 17 August: Ella and the Call of the Wild Join Cassy Polimeni as she reads the final instalment…
Topic: Environment and Nature
SciFest 2026 – Lunchtime Trivia
SciFest Lunchtime Trivia returns with Virtual Excursions Australia. Each day will have a different theme, so you can join in one day or all week. During the 30-minute sessions you can test your knowledge between classes, colleagues or family member, everyone is welcome. Monday 17 August: test your knowledge of Frogs and other Amphibians. Tuesday…
Focus on Seeds and Pods – Botanical illustration with Rachel Klyve
Join scientific illustrator Rachel Klyve for a creative day of botanical illustration at Inala Jurassic Garden, Bruny Island. Rachel will introduce you to the basics of botanical art and show you some more advanced techniques, including colour theory, observational skills and how to capture rounded forms through an exploration of seeds and pods. Continue your botanical…
Waterbugs -Storytellers of the river
Join Richmond Riverkeeper for a hands-on exploration of the hidden world beneath the water’s surface.
Nature Play
Come along to Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve for Nature Play, an outdoor, child-led playgroup session facilitated by a qualified ranger. Nature Play aims to encourage children and their families to get outdoors and explore nature. The sessions begin with a nature walk and participants will encounter a variety of birds, animals and insects. Families will…
Exploring Nature through Citizen Science
Celebrate National Science Week at Waverley Library by delving into the world of Citizen Science, with the authors of the recently published book, Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science, as our guide! Citizen science is the collaboration between everyday people and professional scientists to conduct real research – anyone can do it! We’re excited to bring…
National Science Week – Goomeri State School
This National Science Week, students at Goomeri State School will have the opportunity to explore, investigate and discover the wonders of science through a range of engaging, hands-on activities. Across the week, students will participate in experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking while making connections between science and the world around them. Activities…
National Science Week 2026: 3D print a carnivorous plant planter
In this hands-on session, children aged 8 to 14 years will learn about carnivorous plants and design a custom planter to bring one home. Participants will learn about carnivorous plants and their role in Australian ecosystems, use Tinkercad to design their very own planter, design a personalised planter using simple 3D modelling tools, add creative…
NatureTracking Across the Furneaux Islands
Work together to track local bats, bitterns, burrowing crayfish and more! NatureTrackers’ three citizen science projects – CallTrackers, Claws on the Line and Where? Where? Wedgie! – are annual surveys held across Tasmania and supported by rigorously designed science. Anyone can take part to help keep track of the changing conservation status of the surveyed…
Plant Power – The think tank
Discover how plants grow, thrive and survive. Follow their life cycle from seed to plant, explore how they get energy and learn why plants are essential to life on Earth. Activities include recording plant anatomy, creating seed models and testing soil pH using litmus paper. Presented by Mad About Science. This program is best suited…