Uncover a hidden aquatic world with Wise Waterbugs, a captivating two-part adventure that invites people of all ages to embark on an exploration of the realm of macroinvertebrates. Through hands-on workshops and activities, participants gain a deeper understanding of these small waterbugs and their big role in understanding the health of river ecosystems.The 1st workshop…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Recycled Art Class – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to take waste material and turn it into art. Best suited for kids aged 8+. Saturday 12 August 2023 10.30am – 12.30pm The View Room, Wollondilly Library Booking information TBC. You can use your creations as an entry into the Threatened Species Art and Writing Competition (TSAC), a regional environmental education program, involving…
Recycled Art Class – Sustainability in the Dilly
Learn how to take waste material and turn it into art. Best suited for kids aged 8+. Saturday 12 August 2023 10.30am – 12.30pm The View Room, Wollondilly Library Booking information TBC. You can use your creations as an entry into the Threatened Species Art and Writing Competition (TSAC), a regional environmental education program, involving…
Prehistoric World Livestream
Join us at the City Library to learn all about what the world was like in prehistoric times, through this amazing performance live-streamed directly from the Sydney Opera House. Prehistoric World is the perfect combination of theatrical magic and charm that takes the audience to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures…
Science After Dark
Science After Dark is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage children to be…
The Planets – Concert and Stargazing
Where music and science meet. Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra performing Gustav Holst’s The Planets and more starry music before you embark on a evening of star and planet gazing. Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University will give you an introduction in the stargazing and our Aboriginal educators will share his knowledge and his stories…
Climate Change: Make your Home More Energy Efficient
Join Professor John Boland and learn how to integrate your home and garden to create an energy efficient house. This talk will look at easy to implement solutions so you can turn your own home (no matter its age) into a comfortable, energy efficient house under both present and future climate conditions. Go beyond the…
Heathfield Primary School Science Expo
The grand event will start at 10am with a dynamic science show from SciWorld called Fire and Ice. Our younger scientists from local kindergartens and playgroup will follow a trail around the school and participate in a range of hands-on activities from bubble blowing to animal holding. The afternoon will be open for the parent…
Intergalactic Brews & Cosmic Views
Embark on a cosmic journey with Intergalactic Brews & Cosmic Views. Join us for an extraordinary evening as part of National Science Week at the iconic Newcastle Museum. Presented by Sleap Business Consultants, Fizzics Education, and the Hunter Science and Innovation Hub, this event promises to ignite your imagination and expand your understanding of the…
Dark Science: New Moon
Dark Science returns to the Quad as part of National Science Week. Dark Science: New Moon at the Quad will be a full day exploration of local science practices through workshops, performance, art, and activities on 17 August. This all-ages event includes a school outreach and engagement program presenting a series of workshops with local…