Come on a fascinating walk and talk, followed by morning tea in the field. Friendly snakes may make an appearance. In celebration of National Science Week, join local experts Professor Jonathon Webb (School of Life Sciences, The University of Technology Sydney) and Jack Hind (Herpetologist, Shoalhaven Landcare) for a forest walk. Explore the Shoalhaven Landcare…
Topic: Environment and Nature
WA Bug Barcode Blitz 2024
WA Bug Barcode Blitz: A Two-Way Citizen Science Adventure in Regional WA. Join us in the WA Bug Barcode Blitz 2024, dedicated to uncovering the rich invertebrate biodiversity of regional Western Australia. This project invites the community to collect and identify bugs and spiders using DNA technology, sharing stories of Indigenous and Western science. Project…
Climate Change Impacts – Mornington Peninsula coastal fieldtrip
Join our expert presenters to explore the dynamic nature of the Mornington Peninsula coastal and marine environment, focusing on climate change impacts and mitigation solutions. This is a day trip from Melbourne by bus, unless you live on the Mornington Peninsula and wish to join the bus at McCrae. Dr James Driscoll (Director of STEM Outreach at…
Culburra Wind-Powered Car Showcase
Students at Culburra Public School have been investigating renewable energy and the design thinking process by designing a wind-powered car using recycled materials and LEGO. Their original brief was to build a lightweight car that travels on wheels at least three metres using only the power of wind. Class groups have recorded the results of…
Wild Art with Trace Balla
Join us to explore locally threatened animals and create a group artwork with the guidance of artist and author Trace Balla. The artwork will be displayed at the library during National Science Week. Ages 5-12. Bookings required.
Wild Art with Trace Balla
Join us to explore locally threatened animals and create a group artwork with the guidance of artist and author Trace Balla. The artwork will be displayed at the library during National Science Week.
Young Tassie Scientists at Taroona Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …
Little Learners – Storytime science
Aimed at 3-6-year-olds, Little Learners: Storytime Science is a new hands-on science and literacy program that combines book readings with hands-on STEM activities. Exploring big concepts, our museum facilitators will guide children on an interactive journey. Allowing them to take part in experiments and crafts that relate to the characters or themes in the book. For example,…
Cann Go Green
Demonstrations on how to make compost, as well as set up a worm farm to improve the soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties. Landcare will also assist in the hands-on activity on how to propagate seedlings for participants to take home into pots or garden beds for premium growth.
Reef Up – Kippax Library
Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains). Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called…