What do trees have to do with the physical and mental health of humans? Come together to celebrate forest and human health, experience and learn about ways of how healing country heals ourselves, and vice versa. Details and online registration for workshops to be announced. Sunshine Coast organisations will bring the intersecting sciences of human…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Put the FUN into Fungi!
Are you into FUNgi? Then join us on Wednesday, 16 August to between 12:00 and 14:00 at Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre (WNCC) and become a mini mushroom farmer! You will be provided with a mushroom kit and all you need to start the process on the day. Two fun guys will teach us all we…
Put the FUN into Fungi!
Are you into FUNgi? Then join us on Wednesday, 16 August to between 12:00 and 14:00 at Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre (WNCC) and become a mini mushroom farmer! You will be provided with a mushroom kit and all you need to start the process on the day. Two fun guys will teach us all we…
Menzies Little Scientists
The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre will be collaborating with Charles Darwin University to hold the Menzies Little Scientists activity as part of the Bite of Science event. The activity will provide budding young scientists the opportunity to participate in hands on activities to understand and visualise the scientific world of little things. The Menzies Little Scientists activities will…
Guided Tour of the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre
Do you have a passion for conservation and plants? This National Science Week, we are inviting tertiary students and people interested in pursuing plant conservation careers to join South Australia’s Seed Conservation Centre team for a guided tour. Head to beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden where you will explore the Threatened Seed Orchard, the seed bank and its…
Kids in the Garden
Join us as we run age appropriate sessions for children to learn how food grows in the garden and comes to their plate. There will be opportunities for hands-on experiential learning for all ages, including discovering our community garden, learning about different cultures food and regular used herbs for cooking. Primary school aged children will also make…
Eureka Talks Series: Science in the Age of Fake News
In the third Eureka Talk, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges of science communication in the age of fake news. Hosted by Australian Museum Eureka Prize founder, Robyn Williams AO, this panel discussion will explore how science and fiction can be separated and whether science is being weaponised. Our panellists include Eureka…
Bite-Sized Science – How to tell if a stick can walk? The hidden world of stick insects
Sometimes a stick isn’t just a stick! What are stick insects? Despite resourcefully using ants to raise their babies, mimicking scorpions to scare predators and incredible camouflage, stick insect’s history is full of close calls with extinction. Learn more about these tricky and sticky insects and how can you spot them in your own backyard….
Bite-Sized Science – Curiosities of the Desert and X-Ray Superpowers
Are there dragons in the Australian deserts? Are they huge or tiny? With wings? What if I told you we can see inside them, and 3D print them? These sessions are for family audiences, with children aged 6–12. Bite-Sized Science sessions include a 10–15 minute presentation followed by a question and answer (Q&A). Places are…
Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country
Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…