As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
Topic: Agriculture
Native Plants on Earth and Beyond
As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
Broke Public Science Week
During National Science Week, we are planting some Indigenous plants into our hydroponics systems. During the week we will observe any changes. We will then also investigate if this is an alternative way to grow plants in our area. In addition to Indigenous plants, we will also conduct the experiment with other seedlings as we…
Awards Day & Ag Science Expo
Help us celebrate National Science Week this year at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Hermitage Research Facility’s Schools Plant Science Competition Awards Day & Ag Science Expo. This event formally recognises prize winners and participants of the The Buzz About Bees competition and celebrates all things agricultural science. You’ll have the opportunity to…
Kids in the Garden
Join us as we run age appropriate sessions for children to learn how food grows in the garden and comes to their plate. There will be opportunities for hands-on experiential learning for all ages, including discovering our community garden, learning about different cultures food and regular used herbs for cooking. Primary school aged children will also make…
Durack School Power-Up Science Fair
Our whole-school Pre School – Year 6 Power-Up Science Fair will be held over 2 days. Teachers & students will rotate through engaging, experimentational, informational and hands-on stations exploring various science areas. Stations will include: animal husbandry agriculture in our school farm produce sweetness testing & tasting solar energy solar powered devices rubber band energy…
World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich Open Day
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy. Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech’s virtual…
Science of Nature Community Open Day
Discover how organic farms work with nature to grow good food. Explore the web of life at Sydney City Farm. Learn about urban ecology with free activities for all ages. Biodiversity experts will introduce you to local wildlife and demonstrate how to support biodiversity in the city. Aboriginal educators will share cultural knowledge of native…
Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp
Join a seasonal walk through the National Museum’s Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, a living museum of First Nations food and medicine plants from across Australia. Enjoy the sights and scents of the season as Adam Shipp (Wiradjuri) of Yurbay Consultancies shares his passion for native plants. Each tour finishes with the opportunity to sample…
Social Animals Party for National Science Week
There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again. If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…