Have you ever noticed litter on our beaches or seen a beach closed because of pollution? Have you wondered what the pollution is and how it got there? Join us online with marine biologist Will Jones as he explores the hidden creeks, drains and waterways from Bondi to Rose Bay. We’ll learn how scientists measure…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The Biggest Science Experiement
The Biggest Science Experiment (BSE) is a community-based science project created to bring people together to think, talk and get involved in doing science and become a more science savvy community. The pandemic brought many challenges to the project one of them being unable to have a live Expo. But we have persevered and have decided…
Beyond Instagram – Engaging citizens in science
Have you wondered if you could share your beautiful wildlife photos to help understand the environment? You certainly can. You can share your great photos of biodiversity beyond Instagram and help lots of citizen science programs around the world. From conservation to public health, from local to global importance, you can make scientific contributions by…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.
From Sky to Sea: Bushfires, the atmosphere and the marine environment
An annual public lecture and panel discussion jointly presented by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the Australian Marine Science Association as part of National Science Week. Paul Fox-Hughes Paul Fox-Hughes is a researcher working in the Bureau of Meteorology mostly on the interactions of fire and weather, after spending two decades as a…
Cool Science at Home
Bridgewater Library is committed to inspiring our local young people to pursue an interest in science. Our Cool Science program introduces young people to science concepts through experiments using everyday items that can be found in the kitchen of peoples’ homes. We know that the simple science experiment that a child does today may spark…
Science Pub Trivia – At home
Science Pub Trivia is on again in 2020- but this time, you can play along at home. Get your team together and tune in on Facebook Live for this entertaining evening: questions will cover all areas of the scientific world, the latest tech and pop culture too! There’ll be questions for everyone.
South Australian Museum Podcast: Collection Stories
Collection Stories will be the South Australian Museum’s first ever podcast series featuring stories about our collections. Over the course of four episodes listeners will hear firsthand from museum professionals about why museums keep things, what types of things we collect, what do we learn from them, how do we care from them, and how…
Environment, Health or Wealth – Farm to Fork ECU Educational Game
Join us for a FREE online introduction to the Farm to Fork ECU – Educational Game. This event will start with a brief presentation by ECU staff on how computer games can be used in youth education and introduce viewers to the Farm to Fork ECU game. The facilitator will then work through the game…
Is Urban Farming the Future- Movie night
Join us for a community movie night – at home. Willoughby, Northern Beaches and Ku Ring Gai Library members have free access to the award-winning documentary “Brooklyn Farmer”. Then join our evening talk on urban planning with expert Donna Houston on Thursday 20 August, 7pm. 15 – 22 August, free screening with your library card…