Join like-minded bird-lovers to learn how to locate and identify Glossy Black-Cockatoos and their feed trees in the wild. This workshop is presented by Dr Daniella Teixeira – a Glossy Black Conservancy partner, who specialises in threatened species monitoring and recovery and community-driven conservation. This one hour workshop will teach you everything you need to…
Topic: Environment and Nature
ID workshop: Glossy Black-Cockatoos + their feed trees
Join like-minded bird-lovers to learn how to locate and identify Glossy Black-Cockatoos and their feed trees in the wild. This workshop will introduce you to bird ID skills that you can put into action at our Birding Day on 11 – 12 September. Registration for the workshop via email is essential. Feature image: George Gornacz.
Identify Glossy Black-Cockatoos and Their Feed Trees – Dayboro
As Glossy Black-Cockatoo Birding Day approaches, we’re keen to ensure your Glossy ID skills are up to scratch. Our ID workshops will help you refresh your skills, but will also be an opportunity to meet other bird-lovers, your local coordinator and to find out more about Glossy Black-Cockatoos in general. At this one hour workshop,…
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Children will be going into the Bugtopia Tent, where they handle and feed a selection of minibeasts including stick insects, butterflies, giant litter bugs, yabbies and more. When not in the bug tent, students continue their minibeast discovery at different stations. These events will introduce the children to a diverse range of minibeasts; from butterflies…
STEM Eggstravaganza
Our Eggsrtavaganza will begin in National Science Week and involve our birth – 5 group (Little Wallabies) up to Year 11. We will explore books about chick hatching, make our own simple information books and monitor the journey from egg to chick. We will put on a show of The Little Red Hen and build…
Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health
Dr Brad McKay, GP and experienced science communicator, investigates the myths, scams and fads of modern health and wellbeing. We all want to live healthier, happier, and longer lives, but too many of us are charmed by charlatans, misled by marketing, or scammed by sciencey-sounding salespeople. Dr Brad McKay, Australian GP, and science communicator has…
Yolngu Healthy Eating Guide Sculpture
Create a sculpture which highlights the importance of Yolŋu traditional food and linking it with a Yolŋu healthy eating guide. This will be achieved through using a range of art, recycled and natural materials. Different classes will be tasked with different activities to complete the whole school project. The project will be lead by our…
Marmion Primary School Science Fair
Marmion is holding it’s first Science Fair, showcasing student’s work and highlighting the STEM tasks and science learning from their science specialist teacher completed in class. On show will be biology projects such as biome dioramas, food chain cups, Daintree Rainforest layers, adaptations investigations and space mini projects. Also on show will be students STEM…
Upstart Express – An explosive national science, innovation and technology challenge for Australia’s young people!
Ignite students’ passion for STEAM, design thinking and building a better world through this fun, fast-paced entrepreneurial journey. The Upstart Express is an explosive science, innovation and technology challenge for students throughout Australia. Students will: Gain skills in creative & critical thinking, teamwork, collaboration, communication. Discover inspiring STEAM careers and journeys. Investigate global/local challenges Explore…
Something From Nothing
Learn how to grow produce from food scraps. This two hour free workshop includes all you need to start growing something from nothing. Presented by horticulturalist and environmentalist, Donna Higgins & expert gardener, Janet Lee. Wednesday 18th August 10am-12pm, at the Hopetoun Community Centre. Bookings essential.