National Science Week
National Science Week - Geo Science Crystal Collector
For National Science Week 2025, we are Decoding the Universe from the Ground Up. Children can learn about crystals by making their own, exploring their properties and structures and be encouraged to start their own collection and continue learning at home. Target age 6 years and over
Girrawheen Library: Monday 4 August 3:45pm - 4:45pm
National Science Week - Every Stone has a story
For National Science Week 2025, we are Decoding the Universe from the Ground Up. A presentation that communicates, through nature’s treasures, the special connection that can be enjoyed when one pays attention to the stones that are all around us, and can mean so much, if we take the time to appreciate them. Encompassing a wide variety of nature’s wonders - from crystals, birthstones, gemstones, to meteorites from Mars and beyond and stone tools of evolution – Mark Greenwood’s Every Stone has a Story presentation is a pathway to discovery. Target age 8 years and over
NSW - Volcanoes: Nature's Most Explosive Storytellers @ Wanneroo Library
Volcanoes are more than just eruptions; they’re windows into the Earth’s inner workings. Beneath the surface, magma carries vital clues about our planet’s structure, history, and ongoing evolution. Join Dr. Hannah Moore, a volcanologist, science communicator, and educator, as she explores how studying volcanic activity helps us understand the forces shaping our world. From tracking magma’s movements to predicting eruptions, discover how volcanology informs everything from hazard management to planetary science. Through real-world stories and scientific insights, this talk will change the way you see the ground beneath your feet. Target audience – Young adults and adults
NSW - Rock Art Discoveries with Mike Donaldson @ Wanneroo Library
Join us for a fascinating discovery about the geographical discoveries in our continent and how surveys and archaeological research can inform us about our cultural heritage. Author and retired geologist Dr Mike Donaldson OAM has been on a 35-year odyssey discovering and documenting Aboriginal rock art across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of WA. This overview of his rock art surveys will inspire you to learn more about geological science and rock art and how a science career can take many alternate paths. Target audience – Young adults and adults