How do we create eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural, horticultural, and gardening communities? From the ground up! If you’re a gardener, a farmer, or a human who eats food, join David Lewis Mackay to learn fascinating ways that our local soil is teaching farmers and gardeners to work smarter, with results that are better for people…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Take Your Gardening to the Next Level
Whether recent or long ago, we’re almost all transplants to this beautiful region. What can local conditions teach us about how to grow gardens that flourish – with food as well as flowers? Bring your curiosity and your questions as renowned local nurseryman, gardener and Australia’s top gardening podcaster Steve Wood shares his knowledge. Steve…
Herding Caterpillars with Butterfly Conservation SA
Butterflies are not only beautiful but they are important for our environment! Join us for National Science Week 2024 for a virtual reality (VR) experience for all ages! You will be welcomed by Rosina, an independent, artist and Gerry from Butterfly Conservation South Australia. Learn about attracting butterflies to your garden, how important they, and all…
Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Energy is a Superpower Workshop
Harness the power of electrical energy and explore the science of lightning in this STEM workshop. Girls and non-binary people aged 10 to 12 are invited to learn about electricity and sustainability. You’ll explore circuits, view a Lightning Theatre show, and meet with a female STEM expert. Then, you’ll create your own light-up creating card with paper…
Awesome Adaptations
During National Science Week, all students will be participating in a range of activities to do with Amazing Adaptations. Students from PrePrimary to Year 6 will be creating a creature that possesses amazing physical adaptations that will help it to survive in its chosen habitat using air dried clay and recycled materials. During Art and…
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
National Science Week at CREEC
Join in the fun for National Science Week with free activities for kids at the Canning River Eco Education Centre throughout the week. Investigate the wild and wonderful world of waterbugs with SERCUL. Kanyana will introduce you to some of our amazing wildlife. Learn how a frog changes from eggs to adult through drama, song and…