Join the University of Newcastle for an exhilarating National Science Week event – An Evening of Science with Robyn Williams: From Atoms to Ecosystems. This unique in-person event will feature a series of rapid-fire, five-minute talks from our esteemed academics. Covering a diverse range of topics such from quantum engineering and the biodiversity crisis to…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Dungog District Community of School – Williams River collaborative art project
Students from each of the schools in the Dungog District Learning Community will collaborate to produce an artwork. It is intended that the artwork will become a travelling exhibition which will be located at each participating school and at strategic locations in the wider community. This vibrant artwork will focus on student learning experiences in…
MCK National Science Week Lego Masters
LEGO Competition: Species Survival – More than just sustainability Welcome to the LEGO Masters Competition on the National Science Week school theme of Species Survival – More than just sustainability. This exciting event aims to showcase the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in our ever-changing world….
Brushes with the Past – Unveiling the late miocene with Peter Schouten
Megafauna Central is commissioning renowned artist Peter Schouten AM FRSN to create a large mural showcasing iconic species from the Late Miocene Alcoota fossil assemblage in our main gallery. In combination with this, Peter will join Senior Curator of Earth Sciences (and fellow palaeo-artist) Dr Adam Yates to discuss palaeo-art. These two experts will share…
Minak Reserve – Nature walk and exploration
Join us for the Minak Reserve Nature Walk & Exploration, a super fun event where you’ll discover the wonders of nature and learn cool science stuff along the way. Meeting Point: Selby Community House (right next to Minak Reserve) What’s in Store? Awesome Nature Walk: We’ll start our journey at the Selby Community House, where…
Nature Play
Connecting to nature through unstructured play allows children to develop into resilient, healthy, happy and creative community members. In a private space of the Desert Park explore nuts, seed, sand and mud with guidance from an expert guide. Let their little minds run wild. Suited for early primary students. A minimum of seven days required…
Microscope Sessions – The mystery of life up close
You may not realise quite how important both seeds and poos are to species survival. Come and magnify these wonderful little specimens in our entry station and test your skills on which seeds or animals poo you are looking at to understand the species better. Small things are fascinating when you look a little closer.
Species Survival – Exclusive School Presentation
Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug 2024 Two sessions daily 10am -10:45am and 11am – 11:45am Join on of our experiences staff in the Nocturnal House for a presentation on some of Central Australia’s most threatened species. Learn about the Desert Park’s threaten species programs and some interesting facts on species survival. In our…
Bee School – Beechworth Honey
Join us at Bee School to explore the role that bees play in ecosystem health. How do bees support clean air? How many native bees to we have in Australia? Learn how to support honey bees and native bees in your gardens. Discover the incredible role bees play within our world, and learn about creating…
National Science Week at Duffy Primary
Science Week at Duffy Primary will explore the schools theme of ‘Species Survival’. We will have daily activities for junior, middle and senior school focussing on insects, birds and water.