Inspiring future scientists and building stronger community connections, the Clyde Creek STEAM Expo is the highlight of our school calendar. Our expo provides hands-on STEAM experiences for students and their families from Foundation to Year 6, including students in our dedicated specialist campus. Designed as a ‘tour of the STEAM disciplines’, each building on our…
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Preschool Storytime – Chatswood Library
Join us for a special storytime session all about science. Stories, songs and a craft celebrating National Science Week will be some of the amazing fun to have at this event. This event is for children aged 3-6 years, and their carers.
St Joseph’s Citizen Scientists – Spread our wings
Caterpillars and butterflies are critical to a healthy environment in supporting the food chain, controlling pests, and assisting in pollinating plants and are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Through our partnership with Paten Park Native Nursery and Brisbane’s Big Butterfly Count, we will research and purchase the best butterfly-attracting species of plants and soil types…
Croydon Primary School Science Activity Afternoon
Students are encouraged to join us after school for 2 hours of science fun and exploration.
Humpback Highway – Diving into the mysterious world of whales
Each winter, Australia’s coastal waters transform into a busy blue playground with the arrival of the humpback whales. This annual migration sees the west and east coasts blubber to blubber as humpback whales travel from their Antarctic feeding waters to warmer waters to breed. These migratory routes are known as the humpback highway. But while…
Illuminate – Endangered Species
It’s time to build awareness of the crucial role animals play in our ecosystem, in the spectacular Illuminate: Endangered Species night projection at WA Museum Boola Bardip. This year’s National Science Week schools themes explore global endangered species, this visually rich, multisensory and large-scale piece by VJzoo will mesmerise young and old as you witness vulnerable species…
In Conversation with NASA’s Sandra E Connelly
Discover the future of space exploration with NASA’s pioneers inside WA Museum Boola Bardip’s To the Moon exhibition. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sandra E. Connelly, Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, and host Dr Phil Bland as they explore the next generation of space exploration led by NASA. Sandra will provide fascinating…
Unlocking the potential of medicinal cannabis
Since its legalisation for medical purposes in Australia in 2016, the field of medicinal cannabis has exploded with scientific and community interest. Patients now have access to an array of over 400 different cannabis products, offering promising alternatives to conventional medicines. Yet questions persist: for which conditions should medicinal cannabis products be prescribed, and are…
Botanical Time Capsules
Join Alison Vaughan, Manager Collections, for a rare chance to deep dive into the history of the 1.5 million preserved specimens housed in the National Herbarium of Victoria. Documenting the presence of a plant, algae or fungus at a particular place and time, each specimen is a botanical time capsule that helps us understand past…
Raising Rarity Revealed
Explore the critical work of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria on this special Raising Rarity tour. Head behind the scenes to our RBGV nursery, where you’ll learn about the specialist production and propagation techniques used to save Victoria’s most threatened plant species. Then, join a guided tour of our research garden, delving into the vital conservation efforts and…