Virtual Science Snipets – Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano

To Celebrate National Science Week East Gippsland Shire Library will be posting a short science demonstration that can be easily replicated at home. In today’s demonstration, Jane is going to show you how to use baking soda and vinegar to create an awesome chemical reaction. Videos will be posted at 4.00pm daily during the week…

Shirty Science Season Home

Dust off those art supplies because Shirty Science Season Home is streaming scientists straight into your lounge room so you can try your hand at science shirt making and learn a few things in the process. Each weeknight of National Science Week, Shirty Science will go live on Instagram with a Canberra scientist, armed with…

Climate Change in Central Australia

Join a robust discussion about the uncertain future that climate change poses for Central Australia and the community leaders that are stepping up in the face of what climate science shows is ahead. Speakers include Donna Ah Chee (Central Australian Aboriginal Congress)  Norman Frank, and Geoff Evans (Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation). Facilitated by Roxanne Highford….

Milk Carton Confessions

The Milk Carton Confessions is coming to Bendigo Tech School in National Science Week. The Milk Carton Confessions is a project by composer Michael Sollis and percussionist Thea Rossen that explores our disposable culture, motives for recycling and how we live in a world where we consume more than we need. This educational program and…

Planting Methods for Central Australian Native Plants

The Olive Pink Botanic Garden has planted 600 native plants this autumn. Come and learn about the McEllister Planting Method used, see the results, share your experiences planting and growing central Australian natives, and hear what worked for others. The McEllister Method involves using termites rather than worms to work the soil. The Garden will…

Olive Pink Landcare Buffel Bust

Come along, meet a great bunch of people, get fit, and help protect River Red Gums in the Todd River. Remove buffel grass and help stop these majestic beauties being burnt to the ground. 8am to 10am Saturday 8 August as part of the EcoFair and every second Saturday of the month. Meet at the…

Imagination Packs

Calling all young inventors, makers and tinkerers. Grab your FREE Imagination Pack to create, make and invent with for National Science Week. Each Imagination Pack contains a mystery challenge and assortment of fun craft materials to create, make and invent with. Available at Atherton Library, Herberton Library, Malanda Library and Ravenshoe Library. We’d love to…

Community Garden Gurus Tour

Join gardener gurus Geoff Miers, Bruce Simmons and bearded friends in sharing food tips for growing food in Alice Springs as part of a guided tour of the thriving Community Gardens.  One tour is from 11-12 pm and the second is from 12-1 pm.

Food for Alice

Come along to the Saturday market selling fresh quality produce from local and ethical suppliers including farmers, community garden growers, bakeries, honey producers, coffee roasters and back yard growers.  Please note, this market has been moved from the usual Saturday morning 9-11 am time slot, to Sunday 9-11 am time slot as part of the…