Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week. Join Townsville Citylibraries and the Townsville STEM Hub at Citylibraries Riverway and the Riverway Precinct for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Lepidoptera and Technology
At the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary we are passionate about sharing the fascinating world of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). During National Science Week we will be exploring how Lepidoptera and insects have helped inspire innovation in technology. Lepidoptera has played a significant role in the development in technology. The unique characteristics of these insects has inspired…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…
Great Glossy Count Training Webinar
At this virtual workshop, citizen scientists will brush up on their Glossy ID skills ahead of Australia’s second annual Great Glossy Count, being presented by Birdlife Australia in collaboration with the Glossy Black Conservancy. The count takes place on Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 September. Get more details about volunteering. This Zoom webinar will cover:…
iNaturalist for Advanced Users
Thomas Mesaglio is leading an online workshop dealing with a list of topics for the advanced users of iNaturalist, to be better able to search for favourite species and to work with the many great functions of this global platform for biodiversity. Thomas Mesaglio is extremely passionate about citizen science, especially the biodiversity citizen science…
Great Glossy Count Training Walk n Talk
Join like-minded bird-lovers to learn how to locate and identify glossy black-cockatoos and their feed trees in the wild. Catherine Madden from the Scenic Rim Regional Council will present information about glossy black-cockatoo identification and ecology. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign on to the second annual Great Glossy Count which will be…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…
Water, wetlands and wildlife
National Science Week provides us with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is offering a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: * The community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…