Join us as we celebrate National Science Week 2026 with a creative exhibition that blends art, science, and sustainability! We’re inviting artists of all ages to showcase their talent and passion for the environment through a range of exciting competition categories: Competition Categories: Marine Debris – Adult Award Create an artwork using marine debris materials….
Wings of Wonder: A Flight into the World of Raptors, proudly supported by the Queensland Government—Engaging Science Grants Bringing the Majesty of Birds of Prey to Life at Tamborine Mountain College There are few moments more powerful in education than standing face to face with nature. On Friday 14 August, Tamborine Mountain College, working in…
Uncovering the Secrets of the Powerful Owl, proudly supported by the Queensland Government—Engaging Science Grants Science Comes Alive at Tamborine Mountain College What can a handful of owl pellets tell us about one of Australia’s most elusive and threatened predators? Quite a lot, as our Year 5 students are about to discover. On Thursday 13…
Join us as Artist Caroline Rothwell and host Clarence Slockee come together for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the intersections of art and science. Presented as part of National Science Week, this discussion examines how creative and scientific approaches can help us understand ecology, environmental change and our relationship with the natural world. Caroline Rothwell Caroline…
This community-focused initiative connects up to 30 participants directly with the local environment through an interactive marine debris activity across two coastal sites in the Yarrabah community. Led by the Junior Ranger program, the event moves beyond a standard beach clean-up by introducing you to the critical intersection of science, technology, and environmental conservation. Participants…
Join us during National Science Week as ecologist Carl Glaister explores the Treelines Track, highlighting the hidden ecological relationships shaping the landscape. Learn how native species use toxins, scents and other biochemical strategies to defend themselves, communicate, compete and regenerate. As you explore the landscape, Carl will reveal the intricate ecological relationships at work beneath…
Join us this National Science Week as ethnobotanist, chemist and author Dr Liam Engel takes you on a journey into the world of psychoactive plant chemicals. Much of what we think we know about psychoactive plants comes from decades-old studies, anecdote and tradition. Drawing on research spanning cacti, wattles, fungi, grasses and drug checking, Liam…
Join us for Wings, an immersive installation exploring the birdlife of North Sydney! Co-produced by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Wherenext Theatre Company, Wings gives you the opportunity to experience a multi-sensory event that brings science and creativity together. Wings invites you to enjoy a multidisciplinary suite of works from across mediums, including sculpture,…
Celebrate National Science Week and Australian Children’s Book Week with special story time sessions in the South Australian Museum. Each day from Monday 24th – Friday 28th, a Museum scientist will read one of their favourite science-themed picture books and talk about the important work they do behind the scenes at the Museum.
As part of the Peaks to Points Festival, the Save Woogaroo Forest Group is proud to host the inaugural Woogaroo Catchment Fair, a community celebration of local wildlife, environmental conservation and community action. Meet local environmental and community groups, learn about the issues that matter to them, and discover ways to get involved in protecting…
