Get caught at Herring Island with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (ALIA). Welcome to all our return and new working busy bees! AILA Fresh is excited to kick off another trip to Herring Island. We have some wonderful tube stock to plant on the day that has been expertly selected to fit with this unique…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Finding the STEM Among the Stems
In Finding the STEM Among the Stems, year 5 and 6 students at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School will be guided through an award-winning landscape architecture project on the grounds of their school. Good design by its nature, goes unnoticed. In an event led by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, students will be guided through…
Moon Base, The Next Step – Planetarium preview
Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. Moon Base, The Next Step tells the story of this…
Making a Measurement
Visit the Making a Measurement exhibition this National Science Week to meet Sid, The Scientist, who is undertaking an artist’s residency in the Yalagang room at the Bondi Pavillion. Having been a working scientist, Sid is curious about what it means to measure; why we measure and the things we measure with. The exhibition space…
Staying Alive Design Challenge
Animals in our local area face threats every day. From cane fires to cars and trucks travelling on roads, pollution in our waterways and humans destroying habitats, there are many things preventing animals from surviving and thriving in the Burdekin. Your challenge is to be an engineer or design a device or structure to help…
Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, night-time event so please rug up and wear…
Look Out From The Dark – Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, nighttime event so please rug-up and wear appropriate…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…