Come along to your local library to celebrate National Science Week! This National Science Week learn the science behind how plants grow! Come along, sing some songs and plant your own Cress Head! Storytime sessions are for children 2-5 years of age and include songs, rhymes, stories and activities. The session will run for approximately…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Virtually Inspired – A Journey Through Art and Science with the Masters
Join our Virtually Inspired workshop at Charles Darwin University this National Science Week for a journey through art and science. Starting with a virtual journey, you’ll visit galleries filled with detailed botanical artworks, and explore the synergy of art and scientific exploration. Next, you will dive into an interactive experience and create your own botanical…
Greenhouse Gardening at East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Join in the fun at your local library this National Science Week! Come along to our gardening and sustainability workshop and build your very own greenhouse, complete some science experiments and take part in our quiz. Learn more about why gardening plays an important role in science and gain a better understanding of how plants…
What is the Circular Economy – with ACT NoWaste and Libraries ACT
Would you like to learn more about getting your Waste Sorted and How to DeClutter around the home? Join us in this special Chatterbox session for a visit from ACT’s NoWaste team. The NoWaste team will discuss the ACT’s Waste Audit data and what’s currently going in your red (rubbish), yellow (recycling) and green (garden…
Respect the Reef with The Chamaeleon Collective dancers at Libraries ACT
Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains): Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called Priscilla! The Chamaeleon…
Future Reefs Team – Opportunities for Impact Breakfast
In April 2024 the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the world is experiencing its 4th Mass Coral Bleaching Event, with the devastating effects felt in our very own backyard along the Australian Great Barrier Reef. This marks the 5th coral bleaching event reported for the Great Barrier Reef in the last 8 years. …
Cobden Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Derrinallum Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Koroit Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Mortlake Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…