An opening night will be held for our ‘The Sea and Me’ competition. Winning entries will be announced and prizes awarded. 5:30pm Friday 21 August. Nibbles and a glass of sparkling wine provided. Limited tickets available. Book now through the Hopetoun CRC by phone 08 9838 3062 or via email.
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Baking Art Workshop with Morgan Clemenston
Join us for a Workshop on Baking art and learn how to turn your sourdough into a canvas with expert baker Morgan Clemenston Please make sure you register and get your FREE tickets at our eventbrite page using the link below. About the speaker: Morgan is a passionate Australian born Baker who has spent the…
Start it Off- a public science experiment
Ever wanted to make a sourdough starter? And contribute to a public science experiment? This National Science Week, we have teamed up with the awesome scientists at The Public Science Lab in North Carolina State University to bring you the ‘Start it Off’ event. The aim is to make a sourdough starter and contribute data…
Immersive Science IV (SciVR): Science Champions (Kondinin families)
SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom. We’ll explore the universe and origins of explosions in space, tracking events as they happen with Alan Duffy and Rebecca Allen with live Q&A. You get stickers and a mini VR headset to clip onto your phone, and take away with you after the…
BLUE Screening
Full screening of the movie Blue on behalf of the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Blue is a marine conservation film about the hidden crisis lapping on our shores. Supper provided.
Coastal Walk
A one hour coastal walk and presentation by local Environmental Scientist’s, Sarah Cosgrove and Jack Guthrie. This is for all ages who have an interest in learning about coastal habitats, their values, current threats and ways to ensure their protection. AIM: Learn about coastal habitats, their values, current threats and ways to ensure their protection….
Zero Waste Workshop
Joelie Russell, Sea Shepherd’s Volunteer Marine Debris Coordinator, will hold a workshop on reducing our plastic footprint and share her experiences working to reduce plastic pollution in the Cocos Islands, Western Australia and Arnhem Land. Joelie will also give an overview of the beach clean-up planned for the following morning. This workshop will cater for…
The ‘Fitz’ Formation Workshop
Local ecologist, Kim Bennett will teach us how the stunning landscape of the Fitzgerald Coast has been shaped by the ocean over millions of years. We will be doing some hands-on experiments throughout the workshop. Participants will get hands-on learning in how different local rock types have been formed.
Immersive Science IV (SciVR): Science Champions (Bundaberg families)
SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom. We’ll explore the universe and origins of explosions in space, tracking events as they happen with Alan Duffy and Rebecca Allen with live Q&A. You get stickers and a mini VR headset to clip onto your phone, and take away with you after the…
ACEMS National Science Week Virtual Quiz
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT QUESTIONS LIKE… Does grass grow at night? Is an empty rollercoaster faster than a full one? Then join our panel as they ponder these type of intriguing scientific questions – and you can also play along and test your knowledge and win some great prize packs while you’re at it! So…