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Science involved in culture – TOOTHPASTETREES

Broadmeadows Global Learning Centre 1079 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, Australia

A laboratory style experimental setup of a steam distillation unit showcasing the live process of eucalyptus oil extraction. The audience can engage through their senses of sight, smell and touch and get actively involved in the discussion. This unique science show exhibits the enthusiasm and creativity of an environmental scientist who is passionate about sustainability from…

Free

Pollution Pods

Treasury Gardens 2-18 Spring Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Michael Pinsky’s interactive and eye-opening artwork, enables audiences to experience differing air qualities amongst the world’s least and most polluted cities. How clean is our air? Experience some of the most polluted cities in the world from the safety of these glorious and sustainably made pods. Your journey starts in a pod recreating the pristine…

Free

Eel Trap – Outdoor Installation

Maribyrnong River 45 Moreland Street, Footscray, VIC, Australia

“Rivers signify tribal boundaries, gatherings for corroboree, life, not only for humans but for all living creatures” – Maree Clarke. Created by Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba artist Maree Clarke, Eel Trap is a 10-metre installation made of biodegradable reeds and grasses on the Maribyrnong River. Inspired by traditional Aboriginal eel traps and made of…

Free
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Create, Play Learn at Home STEM Kits

8 Waltham Street, Sandringham 3191

Check out the Bayside Library's amazing STEM kits as part of a new program: Create, Play, Learn at Home!  There's a large assortment to choose from:  Makey Makey, Edison Robots, Ozo bot, Micro bit, and much, much more! What are these STEM kits?  Here's a description of one called Makey Makey: The Makey Makey Classic by JoyLabz is an…

Preschoolers Little Scientist Club

Preschoolers Little Scientist Club at Deer Park Library For four weeks children can explore the world of science with fun, hands-on experiments and science equipment that they can take home. Budding Einsteins will spend an hour each week having fun with science and will finish in week four with a grand science expo. Booking required. Deer Park Library…

free

Are you taking the piss?

Forum Theatre University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

Join a brilliant panel who won’t shy away from the yuck-factor to find innovative solutions to our over consumption of… everything. Would you break the law to save the world? We’re living in a world of finite resources, yet there are laws in place preventing us from using these resources wisely. Join us as we lift the lid…

Free

1 2 3 STEM for Little Kids and Big Kids!

Monash Civic Centre 293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia

Inspire and get a head-start in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) open toy play and help your child develop these skills at home, preschool and school. Hear from local child educators on approaches to introduce STEM open play for pre-school to Grade 3. ​Members and non-members welcome. Guest speakers are from: Monash Public Library…

$8 – $10
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Space for girl guides and scouts

Briars Astronomy Centre and Observatory 450 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, VIC, Australia

The evening aims to build awareness of the Australian night sky and help troops of Girl Guides and Scouts of any age in the journey towards their Outer Space/Astronomy badge/achievement award.   If you belong to an adventurous troop of Girl Guides or Scouts of any age who are seeking to navigate their way amongst…

$5 – $10

Walrus of Peace

Dudley House 60 View Street, Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Is ochre the new spray paint? Walrus of Peace investigates a non-toxic, environmentally friendly, recyclable, alternative set of materials for temporary street art installations. Bendigo Artists Inc (Australia) Street art is a popular form of creative expression, but it has lots of environmental and ethical issues. The paints and acetate used are pretty harsh on the artists…

Free

Frogs and Dogs – Glenroy Library

Glenroy Library 737 Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy, Victoria, Australia

Join Merri Creek Management Committee’s Waterwatch Coordinator and Dr Natalie Catalynd, frog researcher from Canine Ecological, to learn about the different types of local frogs. Meet a dog that “sniffs” out frogs and learn about frog species and populations via the fun, free and easy frog census app. Older children welcome.

Registrations essential.

Free

Fake Out: citizen science challenge

Do you believe what you see? Did Obama really say that (he probably did but not on video)? What are Spiderman and Iron Man doing in Back to the Future? Deep fakes, like YouTuber EZRyderX47’s Back to the Future deepfake video (image featured here), are getting better and better and humans remain the best judges of…

Our Resilient Future – Water, Agriculture & Biodiversity

Enormous changes and transitions are already upon us, and we find ourselves unprepared. One thing is clear: integration will be needed across all sectors and levels of our society to set us on a preferred climate path and prepare us for the outcomes we can no longer avoid.

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