INVISIBILITY is everywhere. It’s the people we don’t notice, the environmental changes we can’t see, and the algorithms working hard behind the scenes. What becomes visible when we start paying attention? In MOD.’s 2022 exhibition, we’re shining a spotlight on the unseen to help us better understand the world around us and our place in…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Dreamtime Connections Guided Walk
Join Aaron Chatfield from Dreamtime Connections on a guided walk through Mulligans Flat. The walk will look at Native plants and their uses in foods and medicines, have a go at throwing a boomerang, try some bushtucker and learn about Aboriginal culture on a fun day out on Country. Bring: Suitable shoes, warm jacket and…
Behind the Scenes: What Makes Pipis Sustainable?
Ever wondered where pipis come from or how they’re caught? This National Science Week, discover, experience and taste local Goolwa pipis like never before. You’ll learn the science behind what makes this fishery sustainable to a world-leading standard and how indigenous fishing practices continue today and are being safeguarded for the future. Learn from elders…
The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders read the stars with Duane Hamacher
Our eyes have been drawn away from the skies to our screens. We no longer look to the stars to forecast the weather, predict the seasons or plant our gardens. First Nations Elders around the world still maintain this knowledge and there is much we can learn from them. The First Astronomers reveals the rich knowledge…
Girl Guide Science Camp and Greenlight for Girls 2022
Camp + Science + University + Scientists + Friends. What more could you ask for? This event is 2 in one – an indoor overnight camp at Mt Stromlo Observatory followed by an educational day at Australian National University in Canberra for Guides and Senior Guides. The week will be a fun and exciting opportunity to exclusively…
g4g DAY @ Canberra
It’s on again @ Canberra, Australia. Our signature one day event demonstrates the link between science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) to everything around us in a fun & interactive way. We invite 100-150 girls aged 10-17 to come and join the fun and be inspired by hands-on workshops led by role-model professionals in STEM. The day consists…
Murray River Trails Off Grid Ecotourism : Emulating Nature’s Flows and Closing the Gap copy coming 7/7
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE CONSTELLATION STORIES IN LIGHT TRAIL Tony Sharley is a locally raised ectourism expert and guide in renmark dedicated to returning the flow to nature with benefits for everyone. recommended by Kym Manning he’s his boss Giving copy by Thursday NOTES : Started the business at the height of the…
Dolphin Spotting Survey Opportunity and DIY Activations – Become a Citizen Scientist! SAM TO COMPOSITE 4/7
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE CONSTELLATION STORIES IN LIGHT TRAIL Are you ready to spot the dolphin? LINK TO ->SEE MY NOTES ABOUT DOLPHIN CREW UNDER VH NISA NOTES ALL CONNECT THROUGH DOLPHIN RESEARCH AUSTRALIA LINK and Start your own Citizen Science Project here recommendations: Patawalonga Gates Glenelg (show DEW page) and VH /KI Dolphin…
Drought Resilience and Living Flinders – an online discussion with Stakeholders. TBC
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE CONSTELLATION STORIES IN LIGHT TRAIL Learn about, recognise and understand landscape processes, conditions and trends. Understand water capture within the landscape as well as the ecological and edaphic processes that underpin productivity. Learn about landscape mapping exercises that chart elements such as landscape formations and existing vegetation and soil…
Cockburn Central Education Network – Science Week Showcase
Local students and community members from 14 primary schools and 3 high schools join together at Atwell Primary School on Thursday 18 August to showcase their National Science Week projects and best entries.