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…

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…

What Will You Be Eating in 2050? Webinar with tastings delivered

Do you love food? Will your favourite food be around in 30 years? What new foods might you find in the supermarket in 2050? Join us for a fun, interactive and delicious online event exploring the future of food for everyday Australians. You will learn about new food technology, ocean farming, sustainable cattle farming, edible…

Storytime: Science Week

Join us for storytime at the Playford Library to celebrate National Science Week. Read some scientific stories, sing some songs, and explore stations with experiments and investigations for children aged 2-5 years.