The Fizzle and Pop Show is full of the magic of science with fun, creative demonstrations. With plenty of hands-on opportunities for willing participants and heaps to see and wonder about, the audience is always fully engaged with our Scientwist presenters throughout.
Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society was founded in 1969 with the aim of fostering the study of Astronomy by amateurs and promoting the hobby of amateur Astronomy to the general public. This astronomy night will celebrate 50 years of Astronomy on the Mornington Peninsula.
Come and experience an amazing Virtual Reality tour of Mars. You will wear the Oculus Go headset to view the crystal clear optics and state-of-the-art 3D graphics, making it feel more like a personal theatre. Hello Mars highlights: all 3D data & landing procedures of Hello Mars were created strictly based on NASA’s public data…
Are you wanting to discover simple ways of looking after your own space – our space – planet Earth? Come along and learn some tricks on how to become a more sustainable shopper. You will learn simple ways to make simple changes when you shop that can have big, sustainable impacts on our world by…
Come and hear about the importance of Bees in our world. Founder of Save the Bees Australia – Bee The Cure, Simon Mulvany is an ex ranger, gardener and beekeeper who has made it his mission to educate people about the plight of the precious pollinators, both indigenous and introduced. Bees have been humanities greatest companion…
This Talk will focus on sustainable building and renovating of homes. Our Speaker Matthew Baker is widely experienced in this field and will also discuss the Your Home guide. Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical…
Meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to confront the world’s environmental threats – found right in their own backyards – while navigating the doubts and insecurities that mark adolescence. Take a journey with these inspiring teens as they prepare their projects for the largest convening of high school…
Come dive into the fascinating world of sea turtle biology with Dr Kimberly Riskas and learn how you can help protect these ancient reptiles. Did you know that sea turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs? Or that they swim thousands of kilometres to lay their eggs? Come dive into the fascinating…
Children and adults alike get to go inside real giant soap bubbles! They will have the opportunity to go in by themselves, with a sibling or with a parent.
Watch the science of using liquid nitrogen to instantly turn liquid into the creamiest ice cream. Demonstrations and ice cream giveaways. At 196 degrees below zero, handcraft unique flavours that are theatrically made right before your eyes, giving you the ultimate ice cream experience. Their staff members are specially trained to handle liquid nitrogen –…
Bring along a recycled jar and make your own cleaning product. Learn about alternative products to chemicals, how to utilise resources from your garden and cutting down on waste.
Jane has been involved in horticulture for more than 40 years, working in propagation, growing plants, owning and managing a retail nursery along with television, radio and other media commitments. Jane will discuss all things gardening with a focus on propagation. Jane is author and co-author of five gardening books and has contributed to the…