Did you know that Darwin Harbour has more species of mangrove trees that anywhere else in Australia? Join Dr Richard Willan, Senior Curator, Natural Sciences on a walk through the coastal woodland, saltmarsh, mangrove hinterland and mangrove forest of East Point Reserve. Learn what mangroves are, how the trees cope with living permanently in seawater,…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Scrump Your Food for a Better Planet
Join Randwick City Council’s sustainability expert Julian Lee to find out more about Scrumper’s Delight* and how scrumping food can help save our planet! Learn how to scrump for food, ripen the food you have scrumped and more planet saving tips. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences throughout the…
Rescheduled: Climate Change Science: Where are we now, what do we know, and what don’t we know?
What is the state of knowledge of climate change science in 2021? Dr Robert Colman will look at the fundamentals of the greenhouse effect and its role in planetary heat balance, then briefly discuss aspects of past climate, such as large climate variations and ice ages. Then on to the last 150 years and what…
Pomona ex Machina
Named after the Roman Goddess of Orchards, our school grows fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers throughout our gardens. The Pomona ex Machina project involves working with Matt the Meteorologist and the Monty Compost Company, to optimise food production – using STEM to enhance Pomona’s Orchard. This project will be embedded into our STEM and HASS…
Stepping into Science
You can start your learning journey to a life of science at any age. Three courageous Novocastrians show the way: Kiara Harrison will take us into her Honours research into human infertility; Harry Callen will describe the journey from lectures into the fieldwork of environmental engineering; and Willow Forsythe will let us know what it…
Creating Zoo Homes – Do try this at home
Good, modern zoos have come a long way since the concrete and metal exhibits of the past. These days, we know a key component of an animal’s welfare is tied to its immediate surroundings, so creating the perfect homes for the animals in Zoos SA’s care takes a lot of planning, care, science and species-specific…
Wild Homes – Reintroducing and protecting species in the wild
It takes hard work, strong partnerships and some serious science to save species from extinction. Join Zoos SA’s Conservation Manager as she explains how we go about protecting, breeding and reintroducing species back into the wild. Some of the fascinating animals you’ll hear about include the adorable Brush-tailed Bettong, who is considered an ‘ecosystem engineer’…
Annesley Junior School – Celebrating Science Week
We will be celebrating National Science Week with hands on experiences for each student of the school, ranging from the Early Learning Centre to Year 7. As students visit the Science space they will be encouraged to explore food in a range of different ways. They will use their senses to examine food, bake bread,…
The Wholesome Show: The Ground Beneath Our Feet!
We’re used to the ground beneath our feet being pretty steady. Every morning we get up and – unless there’s an earthquake – it’s pretty much where we left it. But we know that everything under us is moving. Slowly, slowly moving. Australia for example is packing up and heading north at 5cm a year….
Royal Society Show Case Science
The Royal Society Show Case Science aims to celebrate and promote to the public the diverse research members undertake to advance knowledge in SA. The event will: Show examples of cutting-edge and impactful research, Make a Case for science in our society, and Have a dialogue on the future of Science in SA. The format…