Topic: Environment and Nature

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….

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…

Artist or not, everyone loves a night out! Join local artist and creative, G, from Georgia Ellie Art and Design, to sip, laugh, and even learn a little about our local ecosystem. Explore your creative talents (or embrace your lack of) in our step by step art class with a ‘Salty’ theme. We’ll bring your…

Did you know that South Australia is home to some of the largest stands of temperate mangroves in the world? You might think mangroves just smell but they play a really important role in protecting and sheltering the coast. They are also an important fish nursery, a haven for birds and plenty of other weird…

When you visit the Port Pirie Winter Festival, come and spend some time in the Art Workshop area. Among the many fun activities to try, you can also help to paint and colour a large scrolling mangrove scene, that will be animated and turned into a digital display alongside the other community contributions as part…