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…

National Science Week Storytime

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…

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…