In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
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The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
Native Bee Habitat
We want to encourage more bees in our garden with a solitary bee hive building activity that incorporates design, construction and a range of materials. We also want to approach Ku ring Gai council to purchase a Tetragonula carbonaria bee hive. Introducing more flowers that are preferred by the Australian Native bees will be planted…
Science Explorers with Aussie Wildlife
Vince from Aussie Wildlife Explorers will be coming to Aspendale Gardens Community Service to educate children aged 3 to 5 of the importance of conserving the natural environment. The demonstration is a great introduction to native wildlife and is based around education and conservation but also interactive with the children to give them a…
Discover and Sketch Botanical Adventures
The workshop is an exciting journey into the world of plants, art, and science. Immerse yourself in a virtual walkthrough of Top End Nature, research native plants, accurate plant sketching, mastering instant flower pressing, and creating naturalist journals. This unique experience is designed to ignite curiosity, foster respect for nature, and nurture a love of…
National Science Week – St Joseph’s Moorebank
Integrating the study of koalas and habitat conservation with Beebots coding and 3D printing can create a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students. Beebots, programmable robots designed for young learners, can be utilised to simulate the movement and behavior of koalas within their natural habitats. Students can program Beebots to navigate through a maze…
From Atoms to Ecosystems with Robyn Williams
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…
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…