Visit businesses, galleries, and more, open their doors for a backstage look at the science behind the everyday products, people, and places of Hobart. Pick up a map from our stall at Salamanca Market, from our Info Booth at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, or download from our website. Free, drop-in, family friendly.
Topic: Environment and Nature
WYANGALA
Join us for an extraordinary experience in Central West NSW. The CORRIDOR project + Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub proudly presents WYANGALA, a First Nation culturally led science program that will captivate and inspire you. Explore the effects of the recent Wyangala Dam water release and its profound environmental impact. This program is dedicated to…
Unconformity Geology Tours at Australian Parliament House
Journey deep underground Australian Parliament House this National Science Week with an expert geologist from Geoscience Australia to explore the phenomenon called an ‘Unconformity’ – an ancient rock formation and a fascinating piece of a puzzle which helps us understand the Earth in the Canberra region. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this geological…
Rescue to Release Workshop
At this workshop you will learn all about what’s involved in a rescue, the rehabilitation process, and the eventual release of a Tasmanian raptor. You’ll have an opportunity to check out the fascinating displays in our Education Centre and explore the grounds and our many aviaries where you’ll get to see our resident eagles, hawks,…
Barossa Science Extravaganza
Do you have a young person in your life curious about how things work? Interested in discovering how science and technology influence our everyday lives? The Barossa Council Public Library is bringing all things STEAM to the Barossa Valley in a family friendly extravaganza featuring science performances, displays, hands-on activities and opportunities to chat to…
Taronga Conservation Society: Design Thinking Skills in Conservation
The scientists, keepers and education team at Taronga are looking forward to welcoming students and teachers for Science Week events, all focused on engaging students in design thinking skills. Students will hear presentations from scientists and keepers about one of Taronga’s legacy species, the regent honeyeater. Students will learn how the science team attempt to…
UOW Science Space: mini museum and show
University of Wollongong Science Space is coming to the Eurobodalla. There will be science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities for all. Spend some time in the STEM activity zone for hands-on science fun and learning for the whole family. dress up as an astronaut meet the baby dinosaurs build the tallest tower crash test…
Citizen science: Investigating microplastics
Join this family-fun citizen science activity for National Science Week as we dig for and identify microplastics. Discover what plastics can be found in beach sand, alongside other typical beach materials such as shells, and other organic matter. This activity will have participants learning about the source of microplastics and their impact on our marine…
Du Cane Brewery Pub Trivia
Join the QVMAG team as we celebrate National Science Week at Du Cane Brewery with pub trivia. Get set to test your knowledge on everything from space and extreme science, through to molecular biology and chemicals. Register online, bring out your science flash cards, and let the fun begin. This event is proudly supported by…
larapuna Community Weekend
Join us for one or more day-long beach walks over four days along the larapuna /Bay of Fires coastline. You’ll get to walk and work with a mix of people while enjoying the amazing coastal and marine landscape beaches between wukalina / Mt William National Park and Ansons Bay. We will be hunting out, mapping…