The Mobile Antarctic Classroom – Antarctic Festival Tour

The Mobile Antarctic Classroom is touring Tasmania this National Science Week.  Play with magnets, pretend penguin eggs, and polarising filters; look at replica and genuine Antarctic artefacts; take a photo in our snow tent; chat to our staff about your Antarctic history and science questions.  Whether you’re in kindergarten or retired, we’ve got something for you.  The…

Pollinator’s Paradise at Renmark

We’re creating an insect-friendly environment, to make our school gardens a pollinators paradise!  Older students will support younger students to re-establish neglected areas in our school. Students will tidy garden beds, and plant new native and non-native flowering plants. Students will build insect hotels, using recycled materials and natural resources. Insect hotels will be placed…

After-school Science at Sunbury Library

Calling all junior scientists! This National Science Week, join us at Sunbury Scientists! Come along to explore and learn science concepts, through fun experiments and activities. Sunbury Scientists is our free, after-school Science Club for ages 6 to 12 years old.

The Love Lab

Finding love is hard, The Love Lab is here to help. This flirty speed dating event is a scientifically backed way to help you find love. Dr Naomi Koh Belic (she/her) and Shu Ezackial (they/them) will guide you through this matchmaking experiment.  Sick of swiping? Come to The Library Bar, where you’ll find smooth jazz…

STEAM Engagement 101

Is it important to you to share your passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)? How can you make a difference and lead young people and communities towards loving and trusting your work? This hands-on course is an overview of strategies used by the best STEAM communicators to effectively connect with school students…

Keeping an eye on water

How can taking a picture on your phone help us predict a slimy green algal bloom or a mass fish kill or even when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join us for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia, a national service we’re developing to give water quality updates and forecasts. AquaWatch…

Keeping an eye on water

How can taking a picture on your phone help us predict a slimy green algal bloom or a mass fish kill or even when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join us for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia, a national service we’re developing to give water quality updates and forecasts. AquaWatch…

Keeping an eye on water

How can taking a picture on your phone help us predict a slimy green algal bloom or a mass fish kill or even when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join us for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia, a national service we’re developing to give water quality updates and forecasts. AquaWatch…

Keeping an eye on water

How can taking a picture on your phone help us predict a slimy green algal bloom or a mass fish kill or even when it’s safe to go for a swim? Join us for a webinar to learn about CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia, a national service we’re developing to give water quality updates and forecasts. AquaWatch…

Story Time – No Stings Attached

Join us for an un-bee-lievable story time. Featuring local author Sarah Ruth Sutcliffe, and her picture book No Stings Attached: The Story of a Very Special Darwin Bee. An educational and delightful tale about these amazing pollinators. After the story, stay for a buzz-tastic Beebot activity inspired by the book.