Play Matters Australia is hosting free Science Play Matters Playgroups during National Science Week at the Sunshine Coast Hub. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…
Topic: Environment and Nature
SA’s Rare and Threatened Plants
South Australia has around 3000 native plant species and a staggering 800 of these are threatened. The Threatened Plant Action Group (TPAG) has been conserving some of the rarest and most threatened of these species for the last 30 years. TPAG believes in direct on-ground action to save species at risk of extinction. Join TPAG…
The Salty Forest Online Expert Panel Discussion
Join an online Mangrove Discovery Forum with a panel of experts and become a part of the People’s Mangrove Forest in the lead up to the Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival 2023. Your experts include Matt Waller from Cutty’s Boat Tours, Kristen Messenger from Bugs and Slugs, Anthony North from local retreat Still Earth and…
Science Time with Dr Peter Eastwell
Dr Eastwell will present a series of interactive shows, workshops and demonstrations over two days at Innisfail State School campus for students from Prep to Year 6. Air: Invisible yet so Effective Believe it or Not? Combustion: Some Burning Questions Electricity: A Shocking Experience Lightning: So Frightening Science: The Thrill of Discovery, Day With a…
Native Plants on Earth and Beyond – online
As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
Native Plants on Earth and Beyond
As humans continue to explore further from our home planet, Australia’s hardy native plants could be the answer to a nourishing diet. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they also play an important role in astronauts’ well-being and fostering a connection to Earth. As some of the world’s first astronomers, First…
AUSMAP: Science by the Sea, Scientist for a Day – Henley
Interested in learning more about microplastics in South Australia & the impact on humans & the environment? Come and participate in our AUSMAP Scientist for a Day program at the Marine Discovery Centre as part of National Science Week. This event is ideal for upper primary & secondary school students. AUSMAP is supported by a series…
Dr Karl and Friends: Innovation and Beyond
There’s a buzz this National Science Week as Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and friends join forces, live on stage at Sydney Town Hall. Take a ride with Dr Karl through the past 100 years of the greatest scientific discoveries and innovations that changed our lives forever. Today’s thinkers will do the same, but how? Dr Karl…
Make Your Birding Count
This National Science Week, make your birding count by doing a Standardised Bird Survey for BirdLife Australia. Standardised surveys allow the science community to more easily compare surveys, and draw evidence-based conclusions about bird distribution and behaviour. All you need to do is: Get outdoors. Pick a spot to survey. This could be anywhere: a…
Science Play Matters at Paradise PALS Playgroup
Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at Trinity Beach State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old and will have low-sensory activity options. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for your…