This is your year to show off your favourite patterns. During National Science Week we’ll be holding an art competition on the theme of pattern. The patterns can repeat infinitely (like the atoms within a crystal) or repeat about a point/line/plane (like the shape of a crystal). There will be two age brackets (10 and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
STEM Stations @ Narromine Library
Celebrate National Science Week at Narromine Library. Drop in after school to explore the library’s Discovery Kits and experiment with fun science activities. 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday 15 and Wednesday 17 August. For more information contact Narromine Library on 02 6889 1088. .
In Conversation: What does climate change have to do with human rights?
Should climate change policies incorporate human rights principles? The effects of climate change potentially threaten a broad range of internationally accepted human rights, such as the right to food, shelter, and work. Some of the policies designed to address climate change will likely have a detrimental impact on human rights, particularly of those who are…
The Science of Coral Reef Recovery with Taronga Zoo
Meet Dr Jon Daly, Conservation Biologist, to find out about his critical work in reef recovery and explore the science behind safeguarding coral. From the tropics of the Great Barrier Reef to the sub-zero cryopreservation laboratory at Taronga Zoo, enjoy a deep dive into the technology behind understanding coral, including looking through the microscope at eggs and sperm…
Soil Fundamentals for Gardeners
What is soil? What makes good soil good? Would you like to learn how to build healthy soil for growing delicious and nutritious food? Join Angelo Eliades in this supercharged but simple hands-on workshop to answer these questions and many more to understand your garden soil and take the easy steps to improve it whatever…
What’s the Scoop with Poop at Taronga Zoo?
Join Dr Emma Thompson and Dr Lauren Cole from Taronga Zoo’s University Education team for a look down the microscope at poop and parasites. One important measure of wildlife health is often what is left behind – SCAT. There’s no need to block your nostrils for this virtual deep dive into the fascinating world of…
Looking for Land Snails on an Island with Taronga Zoo
This is more than your garden variety of snails. Dr Monique van Sluys, Wildlife Conservation Officer at Taronga Zoo, explains all things gastropod in this fascinating on demand webinar. Explore the diversity and importance of land snails, from glass snails to those mimicking a bundle of twigs, and learn about why we need snails around…
Shock-proof Staples: building system resilience for cereal crops
The Ukraine-Russia war has catalysed and highlighted significant instability in global wheat supply, raising prices and threatening food and nutrition security, particularly for vulnerable populations. In addition, real-time climate change effects are increasing in frequency and magnitude. These act as amplifiers of the current food security crisis, and also add to future risks for the…
Middle Park Primary School Science Fair & STEAM Expo
An evening of sharing what Middle Park Primary School has to offer in STEAM. The Green Team & students will be showcasing what we have been doing,as well as what we can offer and do in our STEAM lab.
Melrose Museum Guided Nukunu and Heritage Experience
This is not just another Museum. It’s an adventure into the past of Melrose and surrounding districts. The guided tour includes a history book of the Melrose area and town historical walk map. The tour includes: Nukunu people and their beginnings Their lands then, and now Impact of the first settlers, the conflict and injustice…