Kit Prendergast will be talking about an exciting project for people in and around areas that have been impacted by fires to install bee hotels. These are artificial nesting substrates which provide much needed substrates for cavity-nesting bees to rear their offspring in when their natural substrates have been destroyed by fires. Learn more about…
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Symposium – Our East Australian Ocean hotspot
What is it and how will it change our coastal ecology? A diverse group of expert scientists will deep dive into what’s happening in the ocean off the East Coast and how it is affecting our coastal ecology and biodiversity. From the great ocean systems to the waters off our coasts, we will hear about…
Bega Cheese – Sustainability Programs
Bega Cheese is a leading Australian owned and operated dairy and food company located in the beautiful Bega Valley, on the south coast of New South Wales. The company was founded as a dairy co-operative in 1899, and many of the current owners of Bega Cheese are the 100 plus dairy farmers. This presentation will…
Northern Territory Field Naturalists’ Club weekend Camping at Litchfield National Park
Our Club will have exclusive access to a private camp site near Buley Rockhole. The site has a large grassed area for camping and is bordered by a creek on one side that adds to the diversity of fauna and flora species in the area. Amenities include a large open shed with a kitchen that includes a gas stove and…
Northern Territory Field Naturalists’ Club special Science Week talk
Talk: Laser-based ecology: Reconstructing ecosystems in threedimensions for improved monitoring and management. Presented by Shaun Levick Shaun Levick is a Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO. He is a geospatial ecologist who integrates Earth Observation science and GIS modelling with field experiments to better understand the structure and dynamics of ecosystems. Shaun’s research merges cutting-edge advances in…
Science Café
Science Café is a National Science Week event where Year 10 students are invited to network with STEM professionals and tertiary students over morning and afternoon tea to gain practical knowledge about STEM careers and pathways. Previous years saw over 60 STEM professionals attend, representing various disciplines from universities, government, and industry. Students will have…
How to regenerate our landscape to achieve maximum soil, produce, social and environmental health
All our panel experts are supported by a significant history of proven outcomes and measurable results emanating from their own early adoption of leading principles and systems. Join us on a journey into the exciting possibilities that regeneration offers. The approach offers a world where our children and grandchildren can feel confidence that the damage…
DIY Science Workshop with SMART
Join presenters from the University of Newcastle’s SMART Program as they demonstrate the steps for their favourite kitchen chemistry experiments to celebrate National Science Week. Tune in (online via Zoom webinar) from the classroom or at home. Materials used are simple, low-cost, and available from the supermarket (or in the kitchen cupboard). A material’s list…
Special Storytime
Come along and enjoy a Science Week Storytime. Using George the Farmer’s video ‘Apples’ and book ‘Hailstorm Heroes’, we will learn about growing, processing and storing apples to enjoy all year-round. Tuesday 17 August 10:30am to 11:00am Suited to under 5 year olds.
Where in the World is My Lunch From?
What food is in your lunchbox? Where does the food come from? Why is it important to eat locally? Children will play a game and participate in an activity exploring local, international and Australian foods. Tuesday 17 August 1:00pm to 2:00pm Suited to Reception to Year 3.