All families are welcome to come and explore the many hands on experiments for More than meets the eye.
Topic: Environment and Nature
Composting and Worm Farms
Join Teresa from Sustainable Gardening Australia for a family friendly workshop which will cover the why and how of composting & worm farms with a wriggly paper worm craft activity for the kids. This is a family event so please book one ticket per family member aged 12 and over.
Everything Feels Like the End of the World
How do we save the world? Is the concept of hope in the face of crisis radical or naïve? Are billionaires like Mike Cannon Brookes changing the world for the better or is it just the echo of the ‘technology not taxes’ war cry? Humans organise and process information in terms of story, which makes…
Everything Feels Like the End of the World
How do we save the world? Is the concept of hope in the face of crisis radical or naïve? Are billionaires like Mike Cannon Brookes changing the world for the better or is it just the echo of the ‘technology not taxes’ war cry? Humans organise and process information in terms of story, which makes…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: What Makes a Gum Tree?
Eucalypts are Australia’s most iconic trees, but many people cannot tell different species apart. And what’s the difference between Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Angophora? Come along to this workshop with botanist Ian Clarke (Name that Flower: The Identification of Flowering Plants, Name Those Grasses) for a botanical exploration of eucalypts. Ian will share his knowledge of floral structure, features of the plant to…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: Geology of the Otways Coastline
The Otway Ranges and coast has an incredible geological history. Fossilised remains of marine and terrestrial life found along the coastline reveal how our continent and landscape has changed over time. Join geologist & palaeontologist, Mike Cleeland, as he explores some of this history with an indoor presentation on Friday night (light supper provided) and a beach…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: Freshwater Crayfish… what are they, where are they, & how do we protect them?
Australia is home to over 20% of the world’s freshwater crayfish, including the largest and smallest species in the world, and the Southern Otways are fortunate to have several unique species. If you’re not sure how Apollo Bay’s famous Southern Rock Lobster differs from crayfish found in the region, this workshop is for you. Aquatic…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: What Cloud is That?
Are you a keen cloud-spotter? Do you commonly photograph clouds or wonder at their shape and breathtaking beauty? If yes, this workshop is for you. Join us as we look at different cloud types & the conditions that cause them with Phoebe de Wilt from the Bureau of Meteorology. Part lecture, part sharing of favourite…
Celebrating National Science with SOLN: Invertebrates in Your Backyard
The rich soils and wet forests of the Otways are crawling, creeping and flying with invertebrate life. Come & learn about land snails, butterflies and other native invertebrates of the region with threatened species ecologist Georgie Custance. This workshop consists of an indoor presentation, followed by a visit to the Apollo Bay Community Garden to identify…
Celebrating National Science Week with SOLN: Growing & Propagating Native Plants
Which plants are right for my home? What are ecological vegetation classes & which one(s) best describes my property? Join Southern Otway Landcare Network’s plant specialist Oliver Kerr for a hands-on workshop learning about plant species native to the Southern Otways, how to grow them from seed and cutting, and why diversity of vegetation is…