Summerdale Primary School – National Science Week

Summerdale Primary School Science Week activities for all year levels will include an expo for our youngest kindergarten students, species investigation and plaster casting, a species biodiversity hunt, improving biodiversity within our school, and managing future biodiversity.

Bungendore Park Biodiversity Blitz

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with our Biodiversity Blitz at Bungendore Park, where students will delve into the captivating world of insect ecology. This immersive event aims to engage students in capturing, mounting, and identifying various insect specimens, fostering a deeper appreciation for the park’s diverse ecosystem. Participants will hone their field observation and collection…

Stargazing – Shark Bay

Join us for a picnic under the stars.  Learn about deep space with Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian, with epic NASA images on the outdoor movie screen.  Delicious catering provided by Indigo Blues, with all donations to the amazing team at St John Ambulance Shark Bay BYO picnic and blanket/chairs BYO telescope or binoculars Warm…

Space Music – Shark Bay

AGES: 4+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) DOORS OPEN: 5:30 pm CONCERT: 6 pm – 7:15 pm Facebook registration is encouraged. A Journey through Space and Time: Stunning NASA imagery and film accompanied by a chamber ensemble. SPACE.MUSIC.FILM. In this special musical extravaganza, astrophysicist and Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian joins Australian…

Is there a Planet B?

We live on a beautiful planet, one capable of supporting human, animal and plant life. Is it the only one? Is there a planet B out there? FEATURE EVENT(16/8): 6.30pm-9.30pm Hear from Australian Astrophysicist, Rob Wittenmyer about how Minerva Australis is contributing to our knowledge of planets outside of solar system. Optional Extras include: Dinner,…

Switch on to Science

Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science Day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science…

Western Treatment Plant Community Open Day

Join us for this STEMtastic adventure at the Western Treatment Plant, to learn more about the science and innovation that takes place to ensure wildlife – including some of the world’s rarest bird and frog species – will thrive for generations to come. Take a bus tour of the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne….

Hanlon Park/Bu’ruda Project Tour

Team Work makes the Dream Work! The Hanlon/ Bu’ruda project team come together to showcase the collaboration required between different ‘STEM’ disciplines to achieve significant outcomes like this project and the role of Landscape Architects particularly as lead designers. Providing hands on activities to school students to get them excited about career options available. Hands-on…