Get caught at Herring Island with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (ALIA). Welcome to all our return and new working busy bees! AILA Fresh is excited to kick off another trip to Herring Island. We have some wonderful tube stock to plant on the day that has been expertly selected to fit with this unique…
Topic: Agriculture
Collinsville State High School Science Fair
The Collinsville State High School Science Fair will bring together all schools within the town for an afternoon of interactive activities that explore the theme of species survival. Exploring themes of reaction rate, density, technology in agriculture and diffusion, students in years 4-9 will complete informative activities that will enhance their understanding of the world…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Local Soil equals Smart Soil
How do we create eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural, horticultural, and gardening communities? From the ground up! If you’re a gardener, a farmer, or a human who eats food, join David Lewis Mackay to learn fascinating ways that our local soil is teaching farmers and gardeners to work smarter, with results that are better for people…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Take Your Gardening to the Next Level
Whether recent or long ago, we’re almost all transplants to this beautiful region. What can local conditions teach us about how to grow gardens that flourish – with food as well as flowers? Bring your curiosity and your questions as renowned local nurseryman, gardener and Australia’s top gardening podcaster Steve Wood shares his knowledge. Steve…
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Science Week Activities: Seeds for the Future
Seeds for The Future – Growing a Sustainable Future Students will transplant seedlings from trays, discuss seed diversity, germination, and the importance of regular care for healthy plants. They’ll set up a Community Seed Swap and Donation Station to encourage future seed exchanges, and explore water needs and sustainable gardening practices. We are focusing on…
Royal Queensland Show, Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail Join Ekka’s agronomist Rhondda and her Farmyard Friends on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. This is a self-guided tour showcasing agricultural education learning experiences with a specific focus on AgTech and the science behind food and fibres. The Learning Trail Passport and Teacher’s Guide make the connection…
Science Week at Grovedale Toy Library
Local families are invited to our National Science Week Event at the Grovedale Community Hub exploring the native flora and fauna in the Geelong Region. You can learn about our local Geelong environment and endangered species, explore sensory play, and pot a native plant to take home to add to your garden and encourage native…
Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition
The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition. Winning entries will…
Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition
The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition. Winning entries will…