Animals in our local area face threats every day. From cane fires to cars and trucks travelling on roads, pollution in our waterways and humans destroying habitats, there are many things preventing animals from surviving and thriving in the Burdekin. Your challenge is to be an engineer or design a device or structure to help…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, night-time event so please rug up and wear…
Look Out From The Dark – Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, nighttime event so please rug-up and wear appropriate…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Local Soil equals Smart Soil
How do we create eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural, horticultural, and gardening communities? From the ground up! If you’re a gardener, a farmer, or a human who eats food, join David Lewis Mackay to learn fascinating ways that our local soil is teaching farmers and gardeners to work smarter, with results that are better for people…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Take Your Gardening to the Next Level
Whether recent or long ago, we’re almost all transplants to this beautiful region. What can local conditions teach us about how to grow gardens that flourish – with food as well as flowers? Bring your curiosity and your questions as renowned local nurseryman, gardener and Australia’s top gardening podcaster Steve Wood shares his knowledge. Steve…
Herding Caterpillars with Butterfly Conservation SA
Butterflies are not only beautiful but they are important for our environment! Join us for National Science Week 2024 for a virtual reality (VR) experience for all ages! You will be welcomed by Rosina, an independent, artist and Gerry from Butterfly Conservation South Australia. Learn about attracting butterflies to your garden, how important they, and all…
Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…