Join us on our volunteer-led fun and engaging guided walk along one of the many tracks in Karawatha Forest. Parents, grandparents and carers can relax and learn with their little ones, while volunteer guides share their knowledge of local flora and fauna along the way during this family friendly adventure. Requirements: All children must be accompanied…
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Flying-Fox Citizen Science Walk
Help monitor the biodiversity of Raven Street Reserve on a guided walk observing flying-fox species and learn more about these precious protected animals. You’ll be led by a volunteer guide who will help you identify local species, learn new technology, and contribute towards an international biodiversity database. Flying-foxes are the largest flying mammals in the…
Meet Wildlife Neighbours
Join the fun and meet live native animals you may find in Brisbane’s bushlands, wetlands, or even your own backyard. Children will have an opportunity to get up close and personal while learning about snakes, frogs, birds, lizards and more with a wildlife expert. Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a wide-brimmed…
Planetarium Nights: Our Treasured Ocean
Journey through fluorescent coral reefs, marvel at the cosmos, dive into black holes and get ready for an alien invasion in the latest Melbourne Planetarium showcase of films on the dome. To celebrate National Science Week in August, Museums Victoria is exploring our treasured Earth. From forests to oceans, caring for country and the precious…
Our Treasured Earth
Join us to explore the complexity and beauty of Earth’s climate, the impacts of how it is changing, and hopeful messages as we move into an uncertain climate future. Earth’s climate is incredibly complex and essential to sustaining all life on our planet. First Peoples of Australia have looked after this land sustainably since time…
QuestaGame BioQuest
No bookings required. Grab your walking shoes and your mobile device and join the QuestaGame BioQuest on 15 August. A winner of the Australian Museum’s Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science, QuestaGame combines the fun of gaming with the joy of discovery of our natural world while collecting valuable biodiversity data. Your BioQuest experience…
Bee Friendly
Did you know that Australia is home to over 1700 bee species? Our buzzing buddies are an integral part of our biodiversity, playing a vital role in pollinating our plants. Join Katrina Forstner from Buzz & Dig in this Bee Friendly workshop where we’ll dive into their world by building biodiversity and sustainability in your…
Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Book Launch
We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest exhibition for National Science Week. This exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This exhibition is a collaboration between Monash Biomedicine…
Will Science Save Us?
Imagine a future where biodiversity loss is halted. Where science is championed and carbon isn’t emitted unchecked. Where we look to the best practices and centre the voice of Traditional Owners and scientists to lead a pathway forward. Imagine a sustainable future. But how do we get there? Join us on Facebook Live this National…
My Invention, My Story
Every invention has a story, and every child can be an inventor. In this hands-on workshop, kids turn a problem, need or desire from their own lives into something they can create. Run by Girls Invent, My invention, my story will connect kids with their powers of observation and innovation to create a prototype of…