Young Inventors Workshop
Inviting all children to come and learn about electronic and code to build inventions. In this hour you will invent, design, create and test a new gizmo.
Rock Out with the Robot
Meet our humanoid robot NAO: discover how it’s programmed to think and learn what it can do! Bust a move or two with NAO.
Dr Darlene Lim – NASA Geobiologist
For centuries, the red planet has fired our imaginations; composers, authors, poets and more have all offered their tributes to the bringer of war. Now, science has brought us to the very cusp of visiting Mars. Getting there, however, is…
Talk by Jane Edmanson
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…
The Festival of Soil
Join us for The Festival of Soil – a celebration of the hidden worlds beneath our feet, explored through art, science and storytelling. Did you know that there are more living creatures in a teaspoon of soil than there are humans…
Cleaning Products Workshop
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.
Gardening Soils with pH Testing
Bring a jar of soil from home and learn how to manage the soil pH levels in your organic garden. You will have the opportunity to test your soil and optimise the health of your garden.
Sea Turtle Talk
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…
Let’s Get Bubbly Show
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.
Body and Senses Storytime – Deer Park Library
Come and learn about the human body and how your senses work. A Body and Senses themed preschool story time session where children will learn about the human body and their sense organs. They will be provided with opportunities to…