Science Week online at Camden Libraries

Things are about to get bubbling, as National Science Week sees over 10 activities on the fun-filled, food themed, online program. This year, Camden Libraries, Camden Council Waste and Camden Council Sustainability have formulated a packed program, to run from Saturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August for national Science Week. Activities that will be…

MAGNT Guided Walk: Secrets of the Museum’s garden

Join Dr Richard Willan, Senior Curator, Natural Sciences on a guided walk through the Museum’s precinct as he explains and interprets the different habitats and environments encountered along the way and their significance for wildlife. Be introduced to some historically significant native trees, including some that are over 100 years old, and learn about the…

Foods of the Future Pamphlets and tastings

On Wednesday August 11, Millen Primary School is holding a whole school STEM Fair. Using the Food: Different by Design program of ideas and activities the Year 6 class have written their own menu’s showcasing foods of the future using sustainable produce.  These menu’s have been turned into pamphlets on what some foods of the…

MAGNT Guided Walk: Demystifying mangrove forests

Did you know that Darwin Harbour has more species of mangrove trees that anywhere else in Australia? Join Dr Richard Willan, Senior Curator, Natural Sciences on a walk through the coastal woodland, saltmarsh, mangrove hinterland and mangrove forest of East Point Reserve. Learn what mangroves are, how the trees cope with living permanently in seawater,…

Scrump Your Food for a Better Planet

Join Randwick City Council’s sustainability expert Julian Lee to find out more about Scrumper’s Delight* and how scrumping food can help save our planet! Learn how to scrump for food, ripen the food you have scrumped and more planet saving tips. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences throughout the…

Pomona ex Machina

Named after the Roman Goddess of Orchards, our school grows fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers throughout our gardens. The Pomona ex Machina project involves working with Matt the Meteorologist and the Monty Compost Company, to optimise food production – using STEM to enhance Pomona’s Orchard. This project will be embedded into our STEM and HASS…

Stepping into Science

You can start your learning journey to a life of science at any age. Three courageous Novocastrians show the way: Kiara Harrison will take us into her Honours research into human infertility; Harry Callen will describe the journey from lectures into the fieldwork of environmental engineering; and Willow Forsythe will let us know what it…

Creating Zoo Homes – Do try this at home

Good, modern zoos have come a long way since the concrete and metal exhibits of the past. These days, we know a key component of an animal’s welfare is tied to its immediate surroundings, so creating the perfect homes for the animals in Zoos SA’s care takes a lot of planning, care, science and species-specific…

Wild Homes – Reintroducing and protecting species in the wild

It takes hard work, strong partnerships and some serious science to save species from extinction. Join Zoos SA’s Conservation Manager as she explains how we go about protecting, breeding and reintroducing species back into the wild. Some of the fascinating animals you’ll hear about include the adorable Brush-tailed Bettong, who is considered an ‘ecosystem engineer’…