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National Science Week: Spotlight On Science - 4pm

2025-08-14 16:00:00 2025-08-14 17:00:00 Australia/Sydney National Science Week: Spotlight On Science - 4pm Discover Science in Your Backyard!Get ready for a fun and interactive science experience to celebrate National Science Week!This unique event... Australia Lauren Page lpage@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
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Location: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby
Event cost: Free. Bookings are essential.
Contact: Hornsby Library
Email: library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
Discover Science in Your Backyard!

Get ready for a fun and interactive science experience to celebrate National Science Week!

This unique event will allow you to rotate through engaging science stations, meeting and learning from Council's very own environmental scientists.

Gain insight into a variety of environmental topics through hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations.

  • Garden Escapes: Learn to identify invasive weeds and understand their impact on our ecosystems.

  • Fire Behavior & Dynamics: Discover how fire behaves in the bush and how science helps us manage fire risk.

  • Water Wonders: Dive into the world of estuary dynamics, local waterbugs, and what they reveal about the health of our creeks and waterways.

  • Native Plant Discovery: Get to know the beautiful native flora that thrives in our local bushland.

For adults and young scientists age 10+.

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Hornsby Library

28-44 George Street, Hornsby