Topic: Environment and Nature

Discover CallTrackers Online

Curious about the wildlife in action around your neighbourhood at night? From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers…

The Art of Living Together

When plants and animals interact, both participants may benefit, one may benefit while the other is not affected, or one may benefit while the other is harmed. Join a free guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other and plants that interact with insects, birds and mammals, and decide…

Magic Beach Screening

For over 30 years, Alison Lester’s cherished picture book MAGIC BEACH has enchanted children and families alike. Now, this beloved story comes to life in a stunning screen adaptation by acclaimed director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s top animators. Join us for a heartwarming journey that blends live action with breathtaking animation,…

SciFest 2025: Science Storytime

At 11am from 11-15 August, Virtual Excursions Australia will present Science Storytime. Authors will join us to read their books and answer questions. This 30 minute live virtual excursion is suitable for libraries, schools, home school groups and individual families. Monday 11 August: Dr Vanessa Pirotta – Oceans at Night Dr Vanessa Pirotta merges cutting-edge…

Small Wonders, Big Universe – Discovering life at every scale

Step into a world where the tiniest cell holds as much wonder as the stars in the sky! Small Wonders, Big Universe: Discovering Life at Every Scale invites students to discover the hidden beauty of life under the microscope and the mysteries of the cosmos through telescopes. This hands-on event connects the microscopic and the cosmic, showing…

St Brendan the Navigator STEAM Challenge

Set Sail for Discovery! This National Science Week, join us on an epic voyage of discovery as we delve into the legend of St. Brendan the Navigator! For centuries, stories have been told of his incredible journey across the Atlantic – did he really sail to uncharted lands, encountering sea monsters, crystal columns, and even…

Wonder-Sea-STEAM Fun for Families

Dip into creative fun, research, interactive experiments and workshops that explore the future of our oceans. Meet visiting scientists and sci-artists whose work investigates and celebrates the biodiversity of Australia’s marine ecosystems. Learn about innovative technologies in coral reef rehabilitation from UTS C3 Future Reefs team and meet the pint-sized planet protectors that save our…

2025 Secondary Science Teachers’ Conference – Change Agents: Inspiring Science Education (CAISE)

Join us for a day of professional development and expert-led sessions designed to support and inspire science educators across NSW. With a strong emphasis on implementing the new syllabi and delivering inquiry-based learning, the program blends research-backed strategies with hands-on workshops and practical classroom resources. Across three workshop blocks and a compelling keynote, participants will…

The Power Beneath – Snowy STEM Academy

How do you build a power station nearly a kilometre underground? Let us show you! In this interactive, on-demand session, your students will join our digital engineers for a behind-the-scenes look at Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest-ever hydro project and one of the most ambitious engineering feats of our time. Perfect for high school students, this…