Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again! See wacky and wild tales of female animal reproductive anatomy and behaviour come to life on stage! This Vaginal Vignette is part of Beaker Street’s Late Night Sessions. From the times of Aristotle and Darwin to today, there has been a stereotype of the male as…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Prehistoric Bayside – Prehistoric kids cartoon workshop with Zev Landes
Ever wondered what prehistoric animals look like? You can create your own prehistoric creature with illustrator and artist Zev Landes in this awesome cartoon workshop! You’ll have fun doing drawing exercises and learning how to draw bizarre beasts from Bayside. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your very own prehistoric creature, or are interested in…
Learning about survival
We are a Preschool, and part of our goal is to ignite a passion about all things science. About thinking, curiosity, observation, experimentation and hypothesising. Our event will extend over a period of 2 weeks. We will, in as many ways as possible, include questioning and discussion about the survival of our species. We will…
Prehistoric Bayside Exhibition
Bayside is home to one of the most important fossil areas in all of Australia, dating back about 5-6 million years. From giant killer sperm whales that ate other whales. To monstrous sharks half as long as a basketball court. Prehistoric Bayside showcases the tumultuous lives of these bizarre beasts. Displaying this groundbreaking fossil material for…
Gardens for Wildlife
Have you ever wondered how to attract more wildlife to your urban paradise? Come along to a university location near you and find out! Come along to a public lecture from one of our scientists, talking about the best ways to encourage wildlife to visit your garden. (Hint: it’s not putting out birdseed). Head on…
Prehistoric Bayside – Flesh and bones drawing activity
In this fun, hands-on drawing activity, children will reconstruct some of the most famous animals that have ever lived in Victoria and Bayside. Utilising up to date scientific knowledge, they will slowly flesh out prehistoric animals by adding muscles, skin, fur and feathers to a 2-dimensional fossil skull that is provided to them. This event…
Bushland Biodiversity – BlackSnake Production
An exciting look at the diversity of wildlife found in the Australian bush, with a range of reptiles, frogs, invertebrates, birds and marsupials in attendance!
Prehistoric Bayside – Curator’s talk
Underneath the waves of Bayside, the fossils of giant predators that once swam on our coastline are slowly being revealed. From the largest shark that ever existed to the ‘Demon-ducks of Doom’, these fossils are being discovered by palaeontologist Ben Francischelli and a team of citizen scientists. These July school holidays, join us for a…
Prehistoric Bayside – Shadow Beasts of Bayside
Imagine you could go back in time… Imagine you could not only see but hear the creatures… Imagine that you’re the first person to discover a fossil from a giant beast from the bay… Barking Spider Creative artists have created Shadow Beasts of Bayside to give you a taste of an imagined long-ago, watery world….
Prehistoric Bayside – Fossil Roadshow
Have you found a fossil in Bayside? Ben Francischelli, palaeontologist and curator of Prehistoric Bayside, wants to hear from you! Bring along your fossil discoveries to our Fossil Roadshow where Ben Francischelli and Ruairidh Duncan will be on hand to identify and age your specimens. In addition, our citizen scientists will have items from their collections for you to…