OneSchool Global ( OSG ) Albury campus were granted funds to build 3 giant compost bins based on the Lahore composting system. The feature of this Lahore composting system is that it has vertical air vents, that run deep into the composting material, that allow air to contact the composting material deep within the pile. …
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Giant compost bins and Municipal waste management
OneSchool Global ( OSG ) Albury campus were granted funds to build 3 giant compost bins based on the Lahore composting system. The feature of this Lahore composting system is that it has vertical air vents, that run deep into the composting material, that allow air to contact the composting material deep within the pile. …
Yagoona PS Creating Bird Nesting Boxes
As part of Science Week 2024, Yagoona Public School decided to paint and fit bird nesting boxes around the school to encourage the growth of native bird populations in the area.
Interactive Wildlife Garden
Welcome to our INTERACTIVE WILDLIFE GARDEN! At Orford Primary School we have been designing, building and creating life-size endangered Tasmanian wildlife, along with their habitats, in an effort to raise awareness for these endangered animals. Our ‘Interactive Wildlife Garden’ will include eight different animal exhibits; Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Tasmanian Devil, Spotted-Tail Quoll, Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Spotted…
Defashion Dungog
Defashion Dungog celebrates sustainable wearable artworks and outfits: a Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub event for National Science Week. Fashion parade showcases eco-friendly, sustainable & innovative fashion & wearables. Think upcycled couture, organic textiles, trashion, and biomaterials. local landscape inspired by our environment colour bright or dark, subtle or extreme materiality explores the…
Dark Matter in the Pub 2024
Would you like to learn about the invisible mystery of the dark matter? If your answer is “Yes!” join us for the “Dark Matter in the Pub” where scientists will share their research on and experience with the mysterious dark matter, the substance that is purported to make up the majority of our universe. Dark…
Science Week Activities
Our event includes the following: Chemistry fun (coloured water and flame testing) Identifying river invertebrates, Science escape room challenge VR experience Psychology activities STEM bridge building
Discover the Magic of Photosynthesis!
Do you want to learn more about how plants power life on Earth? Dive into the fascinating world of photosynthesis with the ARC Future Crops Training Centre and meriSTEM education teams! Join us for an exciting self-guided online event where you’ll get hands-on experience with real datasets and uncover the secrets of photosynthesis. This opportunity is perfect…
Miyawaki Forests – Magic in our cities public lecture
Rapid urban greening, thriving biodiversity and engaging citizen scientists: can Miyawaki forests bring a touch of magic to our cities? Dr Grey Coupland is an ecologist and restoration scientist at Murdoch University. Grey feels the importance of bringing the ideas of environmental awareness and stewardship to the next generation. Miyawaki forests are a great way of…
Megafauna – What killed Australia’s giants?
Special Screening, Associate Professor Natalie Warburton is a zoologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who works at Murdoch University. Her research was featured in this recent documentary produced by the ABC Catalyst team, in which she will introduce and then screen the two parts of the documentary in their entirety on the big screen.