Join us at the Aldinga Street Wetland & Jacqueline Street Wetland for two community planting days Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group (AGLG) is planting wetland sedges and small shrubs under an existing canopy of paperbark trees, to restore the bushland beside a wetland that flows into the Canning River, and would love for you to be…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Cancelled: Pollination in the Gardens
This event has been cancelled due to the COVID lockdown in the Hunter Region. Visit the Gardens Facebook page for new events and exhibitions after the Gardens reopens. The Gardens presents an interactive exhibition in the Gardens’ Education Pavilion on the general theme of How Plants Work. The exhibition will focus on “Pollination in the…
Holy Spirit Science Day
Holy Spirit will be hosting a MAD SCIENCE SHOW about air, electricity and fire for our whole school. Each show will run for the duration of 60 minutes. We are hosting 3 shows during the day to allow for each student to attend and be part of the madness. Our science show will be on…
Sara Phillips – Best Australian Science Writing 2020
Can fish feel pain? Does it matter if a dingo is different from a dog? Science tackles some unexpected questions. Who better to navigate us through these unprecedented days than Australia’s best science writers? Now in its tenth year, the much-loved Best Australian Science Writing anthology selects the most riveting, poignant and entertaining science stories…
Discovery Walk in the Wetlands
Join us on our volunteer-led fun and engaging guided walk along one of the tracks at the Boondall Wetlands. Parents, grandparents and carers can relax and learn with their little ones, while volunteer guides share their knowledge of local flora and fauna along the way during this family friendly adventure. Requirements: All children must be…
Karawatha Forest Discovery Walk
Join us on our volunteer-led fun and engaging guided walk along one of the many tracks in Karawatha Forest. Parents, grandparents and carers can relax and learn with their little ones, while volunteer guides share their knowledge of local flora and fauna along the way during this family friendly adventure. Requirements: All children must be accompanied…
Flying-Fox Citizen Science Walk
Help monitor the biodiversity of Raven Street Reserve on a guided walk observing flying-fox species and learn more about these precious protected animals. You’ll be led by a volunteer guide who will help you identify local species, learn new technology, and contribute towards an international biodiversity database. Flying-foxes are the largest flying mammals in the…
Meet Wildlife Neighbours
Join the fun and meet live native animals you may find in Brisbane’s bushlands, wetlands, or even your own backyard. Children will have an opportunity to get up close and personal while learning about snakes, frogs, birds, lizards and more with a wildlife expert. Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a wide-brimmed…
Planetarium Nights: Our Treasured Ocean
Journey through fluorescent coral reefs, marvel at the cosmos, dive into black holes and get ready for an alien invasion in the latest Melbourne Planetarium showcase of films on the dome. To celebrate National Science Week in August, Museums Victoria is exploring our treasured Earth. From forests to oceans, caring for country and the precious…
Our Treasured Earth
Join us to explore the complexity and beauty of Earth’s climate, the impacts of how it is changing, and hopeful messages as we move into an uncertain climate future. Earth’s climate is incredibly complex and essential to sustaining all life on our planet. First Peoples of Australia have looked after this land sustainably since time…