There are native plants, and then there’s local native plants. Local natives have that little bit of one-upmanship about them. You know… “locals only” and all that jazz. They’ve been there, done that, they know what to do. Hot summers – no problem. Cold winters – too easy. Clay soils, sandy soils, wet soils… no dramas….
Topic: Environment and Nature
Postponed: Brave Bot Workshop: Science, Art & Purpose
Postponed due to the ACT COVID lockdown. Stay tuned for new dates. If you have already registered, you will also receive email updates. Come along to these free workshops to make your very own Brave Bot. What’s a Brave Bot? A small piece of art, made on a bio-plastic tile, with loads of power to…
Nature Play & Scavenger Hunt
A fun outdoors adventure awaits you about Greenhills Neighbourhood House where you can explore the local flora and fauna. Get in touch or wander by on your daily walk and pick up a scavenger hunt guide from our Sustainability Stall. This activity would be great for families, your daily exercise, or getting to know and…
Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker burger
Event update: This event has been changed to an online event via Zoom. Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker Burger is an educational and interactive workshop for primary school aged children on the sustainability credentials of the ingredients that make up a burger. The workshop will focus on how the choices of what we eat impact…
Sustainability Stall
Visit or walk-by Greenhills Neighbourhood House to collect a new sustainable item and take home activity each day. There will be different activities from Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 August: Tuesday: Plant, peat pots, seeds and plant propagation kits – keep an eye on our socials for a video tutorial in plant propagation. Wednesday: Pick up…
Grow Your Own Food in Canberra
Event update: This event has been changed to an online event via Zoom. This National Science Week, the Canberra Environment Centre is running a special event for our elderly community on growing food sustainably. What sort of food should I focus on growing myself, and how can I do that sustainably? Growing some of your…
From Swamp to Scrub – Virtual event
Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….
Meet the Scientist – the magical world of seahorses
We’re getting into National Science Week with one of our favourite marine scientists, Dr Dave Harasti to talk all things seahorse. If you want to ask Dave a question about seahorses, the challenges he’s trying to solve, or why he got into marine science then join the chat. Registrations are essential so we can send…
Dream Big: Engineering our World
Please join the fun as we watch this inspirational short film Dream Big: Engineering our World and let it transform how you and your family think about engineering. With a stereotype-busting engineer cast, the film reveals that engineering is an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the lifesaving, world-altering marvels…
Human Change Not Climate Change – How are the seals, penguins and people on Phillip Island adapting in a climate crisis?
Phillip Island Nature Parks present a discussion between marine biologist Dr Rebecca McIntosh, marine scientist Associate Professor Andre Chiaradia and PhD student Lauren Tworkowski. The conversation will focus on the impact of a changing climate on iconic native species: little penguins and Australian fur seals and explore the science and conservation actions at Nature Parks aimed…