Our Club will have exclusive access to a private camp site near Buley Rockhole. The site has a large grassed area for camping and is bordered by a creek on one side that adds to the diversity of fauna and flora species in the area. Amenities include a large open shed with a kitchen that includes a gas stove and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Northern Territory Field Naturalists’ Club special Science Week talk
Talk: Laser-based ecology: Reconstructing ecosystems in threedimensions for improved monitoring and management. Presented by Shaun Levick Shaun Levick is a Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO. He is a geospatial ecologist who integrates Earth Observation science and GIS modelling with field experiments to better understand the structure and dynamics of ecosystems. Shaun’s research merges cutting-edge advances in…
Science Café
Science Café is a National Science Week event where Year 10 students are invited to network with STEM professionals and tertiary students over morning and afternoon tea to gain practical knowledge about STEM careers and pathways. Previous years saw over 60 STEM professionals attend, representing various disciplines from universities, government, and industry. Students will have…
How to regenerate our landscape to achieve maximum soil, produce, social and environmental health
All our panel experts are supported by a significant history of proven outcomes and measurable results emanating from their own early adoption of leading principles and systems. Join us on a journey into the exciting possibilities that regeneration offers. The approach offers a world where our children and grandchildren can feel confidence that the damage…
Special Storytime
Come along and enjoy a Science Week Storytime. Using George the Farmer’s video ‘Apples’ and book ‘Hailstorm Heroes’, we will learn about growing, processing and storing apples to enjoy all year-round. Tuesday 17 August 10:30am to 11:00am Suited to under 5 year olds.
Where in the World is My Lunch From?
What food is in your lunchbox? Where does the food come from? Why is it important to eat locally? Children will play a game and participate in an activity exploring local, international and Australian foods. Tuesday 17 August 1:00pm to 2:00pm Suited to Reception to Year 3.
Bee Hotels: Why Bees Deserve 5-starAccommodation
An introduction to the importance of bees, the challenges facing bees and how we can assist in future sustainability of bees. BYO ceramic mug per student to make and take home their own ‘Bee Hotel’. Thursday 19 August Session 1: 10:00am – 10:45am Session 2: 1:00pm – 1:45pm Special guest is a local beekeeper. Suited…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Virtual Friday Night Drinks and some 70s fun!
The Australian Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to bring you Virtual Friday Nights Drinks and some 70s Fun! as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week. Pull on your best…
The Fuzzy Logic Science Show National Science Week Special- From tectonic plates to dinner plates
Canberra’s beloved Fuzzy Logic Science Show is celebrating National Science Week with some geoscience greats on Sunday 15 August at 11am as they explore links between geoscience and food production. As you enjoy a late breakfast, tune in to 2XX 98.3fm to hear from not one, not two, but three special guests from Geoscience Australia….
7 Decades in 7 Days – Science in the House
2021 is the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW and we will be celebrating the scientific and educational advancements that have taken place across the last 70 years during 7 Decades in 7 Days in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. 70 years is…