Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains): Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called Priscilla! The Chamaeleon…
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Future Reefs Team – Opportunities for Impact Breakfast
In April 2024 the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the world is experiencing its 4th Mass Coral Bleaching Event, with the devastating effects felt in our very own backyard along the Australian Great Barrier Reef. This marks the 5th coral bleaching event reported for the Great Barrier Reef in the last 8 years. …
The Man Who Invented Vegemite – Cyril’s Lab Pass
Cyril’s Lab is a new science space at the Cyril Callister Museum, which celebrates Australian scientist Dr Cyril Callister and his invention Vegemite. Visit Cyril’s Lab during National Science Week to get hands-on with fun science experiments and demonstrations using Australia’s iconic spread, and even make your very own Vegemite caviar. During your visit you…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
Cobden Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Derrinallum Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Koroit Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Mortlake Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…
Port Fairy Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…