This August Cross River Rail celebrates National Science Week on 18 August by covering the topic of science in their latest After Dark Online episode. In this education series, you will be hearing from two guest speakers, with the first guest speaker being Cross River Rail Environment and Approvals Advisor, Daniel Day discussing environmental science…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Cross River Rail’s Make Your Own Artefact Activity
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of Cross River Rail. For this activity held at the Cross River Rail Experience Centre, we are after your observations and artistic genius in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at the Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as…
Cross River Rail’s Stages of Construction Activity
There is nothing simple about the construction of an underground train line that travels below and city and under a river. It’s a process of problem solving, and discovery, and is considered to be one of the most complex civil engineering challenges to solve. In this Cross River Rail activity held at the Cross River…
Smashing Science at Mater Dei
On Monday 15 August students from Mater Dei Ashgrove are having a day of investigating science. Dress up as your favourite scientist and participate in hands on investigations.
Malleefowl: Mysteries and Future-Mending – Joe Benshemesh and team illuminart in a Constellation Conversation
The National Malleefowl Recovery Team’s Joe Benshemesh joins team illuminart’s Cindi Drennan in a discussion that explores these special megapodes alongside connected themes that arise in the Constellation trail feature stories. What are the origins and ancestry of the mysterious malleefowl, here and around the world? These vulnerable birds compost vegetation in mounds to generate…
Science Week at Rainforestation Nature Park
Are you ready for National Science Week? Science Week brings together scientists, educators and citizens to celebrate all things science. Science Week activities at Rainforestation Nature Park will focus on the science of Rainforest plants. Activities will be held on 13, 14, 20 and 21 August. The world heritage protected Wet Tropics Rainforests of Far North…
Malleefowl: Mysteries and Future-Mending – Joe Benshemesh and team illuminart in a Constellation Conversation
Dear Geoff, The URL of the approved Malleefowl interview is misleading so I’ve duplicated it here and the other one should be deleted. Thank you! Have changed the old event URL to this one – that way the system automatically forwards anyone using an old link 🙂 — The National Malleefowl Recovery Team’s Joe…
GeoTrails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James, Colin Conor and team illuminart
Join geology experts Patrick James and Colin Conor in a fascinating look at Geotrails of South Australia and the world with team illuminart. There are examples of Geotrails globally that are well travelled by tourists. In Ireland, they vigorously promote their own Copper Coast and its geology to tourists. South Australia’s Hallet Cove reveals remarkable…
Sydney Science Trail at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Celebrate National Science Week with a free, interactive program of science talks, outdoor activities and hands-on science fair stalls all in the science-heart of our Garden, amongst the award-winning Australian PlantBank and the newly-opened National Herbarium of NSW. There’s something for every curious mind – from wildlife encounters, First Nations bush food walks, DIY kaleidoscopes,…
Celebrating Science @ ESP Display
Visit a display showing the history of the Ecosciences Precinct from construction through to achievements, advancements, and importantly the people who work here. Also what the future holds for the expanding precinct. Location – ground floor foyer.