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….
Topic: Environment and Nature
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…
Minak Reserve – Nature walk and exploration
Join us for the Minak Reserve Nature Walk & Exploration, a super fun event where you’ll discover the wonders of nature and learn cool science stuff along the way. Meeting Point: Selby Community House (right next to Minak Reserve) What’s in Store? Awesome Nature Walk: We’ll start our journey at the Selby Community House, where…
Nature Play
Connecting to nature through unstructured play allows children to develop into resilient, healthy, happy and creative community members. In a private space of the Desert Park explore nuts, seed, sand and mud with guidance from an expert guide. Let their little minds run wild. Suited for early primary students. A minimum of seven days required…
Microscope Sessions – The mystery of life up close
You may not realise quite how important both seeds and poos are to species survival. Come and magnify these wonderful little specimens in our entry station and test your skills on which seeds or animals poo you are looking at to understand the species better. Small things are fascinating when you look a little closer.
Species Survival – Exclusive School Presentation
Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug 2024 Two sessions daily 10am -10:45am and 11am – 11:45am Join on of our experiences staff in the Nocturnal House for a presentation on some of Central Australia’s most threatened species. Learn about the Desert Park’s threaten species programs and some interesting facts on species survival. In our…
Bee School – Beechworth Honey
Join us at Bee School to explore the role that bees play in ecosystem health. How do bees support clean air? How many native bees to we have in Australia? Learn how to support honey bees and native bees in your gardens. Discover the incredible role bees play within our world, and learn about creating…
National Science Week at Duffy Primary
Science Week at Duffy Primary will explore the schools theme of ‘Species Survival’. We will have daily activities for junior, middle and senior school focussing on insects, birds and water.
Mulga Street Science Bonanza
Come and join Mulga Street Primary for a jam-packed afternoon of science fun. Our classes will be rotated through different science activities throughout the afternoon and experimenting with how our world works. The junior primary students will be experimenting with chemical reactions by making interesting potions, observing how paint mixes, testing out the vibration of…
Beachcombing for Teens – A homeschool event
Let’s see what the tide and winter storms have brought in! Explore the tide line to look at a snapshot of local marine biodiversity and human impacts. You will handle real marine specimens and identify examples of marine pollution that can be found on Perth metropolitan beaches. They will also be given an opportunity to…