Do you keep a diary? Maybe you document what you did, how you felt, or even what the weather was like. Imagine if, in 200 years, someone used your diary to recreate the weather you experienced! In this masterclass we will explore the good, bad and ugly of Australia’s weather history, and explain how dusty old…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science on Show
Join Melbourne Museum scientists who specialise in ancient fossils and underwater marvels. Discover rare collections, learn about endangered species and create something special to take home. As part of National Science Week, Science on Show showcases some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Museums Victoria Research Institute scientists – including…
Illuminating Species Survival: Led lights and Ladybug Pebbles
“Illuminating Species Survival” is an innovative project at Noble Park Community Centre featuring a series of intergenerational workshops during National Science Week 2024. Create LED throwies and attach them to painted ladybug pebbles as you learn about the ecological importance of ladybugs. Create a ladybug for your garden, gather seeds for planting and learn about…
Sustainable Fishing Practices Using Aboriginal Eel and Fish Traps Systems
We now know that the First Nations peoples of Australia were great environmentalists, whose deep spiritual connection to the land required them to look after all creatures on Country in a sustainable and ethical manner to ensure species survival for the next generations to enjoy. Let’s explore how this was achieved when fish and eel…
Alan Broughton on Organic Methods of Pest and Disease Control
Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be discussing microbial and botanical pest and disease products, recipes for home-made pesticides, natural fungicides and well as other options for controlling pest and disease outbreaks. Alan is an agroecology educator based here in…
Alan Broughton on Pest and Disease Prevention
Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be going over the reasons pests and diseases attack crops, the principles of pest and disease prevention, using a refractometer to gauge plant health and many other topics to help protect your crops and…
Bee for Biodiversity
Join Friends With Honey for an engaging workshop where we delve into the captivating world of bees and explore ways to support these vital pollinators. This session will include a delectable honey tasting experience. This event is part of Libraries At Dusk, which is designed for ages 16+.
Moorooduc Possum Dreys
Let’s get crafty for a cause! At Moorooduc PS our 5/6 students will work with ‘Living with Wildlife’ to create possum dreys from hanging baskets repurposed for special local possum rehabilitation efforts. We can’t wait to help local possums!
Macrofauna – the base of biodiversity at Calgardup Cave
Come along and help Calgardup Cave staff survey invertebrates in the bushland above Calgardup Cave. Learn about the fundamental roles that macrofauna play in the forest ecosystem, and about the threatened community of cave fauna that depends on the forest above. Invertebrates make up around 95% of animal biodiversity in Australia, yet most species remain undescribed and are…
Sydney Science Trail Community Day at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Celebrate National Science Week with a free family-friendly science bonanza at the Australian Botanic Garden. Inspired by the Science Week Schools theme Species Survival – More than just sustainability, join us for a full day in recognition and celebration of diverse conservation efforts across South West Sydney. Go behind-the-scenes and discover the world-leading conservation efforts…