For many of us, learning comes through storytelling, and we want to hear your stories. We embrace the diversity of our community and want to come together to share knowledge and understanding from all cultures. If you have a passion for storytelling, this project will help you build skills to present your ideas and knowledge….
Topic: Environment and Nature
Webinar Series – How we use science to manage the reef
Join experts from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in a range of virtual events with presentations, discussion panel and audience Q&A as part of National Science Week. The panel features our experienced Marine Park Authority staff who will discuss their role and career, how their work helps manage and protect the Great Barrier Reef…
Zoom into the Atlas of Life – Silent Invaders – Sea Urchin Barrens
You are invited to join us for these Zoom sessions every afternoon where you will hear from an expert and see videos and information about each topic. We will show you gems from our NatureMapr database and you will have the chance to ask questions. Topics include the mighty whale migrations, post bushfire regeneration in…
Gumnut Explorer session (ages 2-5) ‘The Leaves are Falling’
National Science Week Gumnut Explorer session ‘The Leaves are Falling’, with Bush to Beach Nature-Based Programs. Experience play the natural way with your child (2-5 years) at a Gumnut Explorer session during Science Week! The session will be held in the beautiful bushland at Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve, Darwin, NT! Gumnut Explorer sessions are for…
Junior Keeper Experience
Get involved in National Science Week by discovering the science behind animal care right in the heart of where it all takes place. Join us on Saturday 29 or Sunday 30 August for a taste of what is involved in working behind the scenes at Wing’s Wildlife Park – home to the largest collection of…
Discovering the Frogs of Whittlesea in Nearby Nature
Celebrate National Science Week by joining this froggy adventure from the safety of your home or classroom. There are around eight different species of frogs found in the City of Whittlesea, including Eastern Froglets, Marsh Frogs and Banjo Frogs. Learn to recognise their frog calls using the Melbourne Water frog census app. We will show…
Canberra Women of Science and Art (Teen focused webinar)
Meet a diverse group of amazing Canberran women working in or inspired by science, tech, engineering, art and maths (STEAM). These interesting people are anything but ‘boring scientists’ or ‘wacky artists’. Their career paths have not been straight lines. Some of them didn’t do well in subjects at school (and that’s been fine). They have…
Canberra Women of Science and Art (Family focused webinar)
Meet a diverse group of amazing Canberran women working in or inspired by science, tech, engineering, art and maths (STEAM). These interesting people are anything but ‘boring scientists’ or ‘wacky artists’. They have written books; invented a robot; created new technology to tell ancient, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories; taught children how to investigate and…
Port River: Premier Views
Catch the premier viewings: Port River Encounter – a short film by Darryl Poole, travelling from the River’s mouth Port River Seawall – an animated video seeking environmentally friendly seawalls Find out about ways to connect with the River through new Estuary Care Foundation initiatives. This is an online event and a Zoom link will…
Interactive Deep Blue Walk
Come and take part in an interactive educational walk along the accessible spectacular waterfront from Rotary Park in the Narooma, across the bridge and along the Mill Bay boardwalk to Apex Park at Bar Beach. Along the way you will be able to learn about the many and varied ways that technology is helping to…