World Nature Conservation Day in Nature in Focus

 

‘Nature in Focus’
Old Barn Gallery,
18 Beltana Road, Pialligo
10.00am to 4.00pm
28 - 31 July
Free Admission

Coinciding with World Nature Conservation Day on 28 July, this exhibition presents some delightful images of flora and fauna captured through the camera lens of our NatureArt Lab community. This is a free event celebrating amazing local nature photographers and a chance to mingle with like-minded nature lovers.

For more information and details here

Science Teachers Association of ACT in-person 'Christmas in July' event at Geoscience Australia

Educators in the Canberra region are invited to register and attend Science Educators’ Association of the Australian Capital Territory SEAACT's in-person 

'Christmas in July' event at: Geoscience Australia, Canberra, on

 Friday July 29, 2022 from 4 to 6 pm.

You will undertake a 3D experience to visualise the Earth's interior in our newly upgraded 3D theatre as well as a presentation from one of our scientists Dr. Sarlae McAlpine.

Dr Sarlae McAlpine – Director of Strategic Basins, will talk about how GA ensures strict environmental guidelines are maintained during resource delineation and development.

As usual, this Professional Learning event offers a great opportunity to network with like minded teachers, with drinks and nibbles a plenty. Come along to Geoscience and bring a friend to two. 

 Tickets can be purchased through here -  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seaact-christmas-in-july-geosciences-australia-tickets-379143256687

See the attached flyer for more information.

For more Geoscience Australia Education programs check out their July  Education Updates. 

Science Educators’ Association of the Australian Capital Territory

June 2022 AAEEACT Update-Viv Pearce OAM, Convenor 

Yuma ACT Environmental Educators, 

with freezing temperature, views of snow-capped mountains and winter viruses rampant, we are a hardy group of educators. 

Despite chilly temperatures 17 educators attended our Twilight networking event for Term 2, at the new, still to be officially opened Wildbark Education Centre (Mulligans Flat), followed by a Twilight Threatened Species Walk on June16. Thank you to our Executive members Andrew O'Meara (Education Co-coordinator Woodlands and Wetlands Trust) and Karon Campell (great food!) for making this special night happen. 

Brave and Making a Change: May 27-June 3 Reconciliation Week 

At our online June meeting, participants considered ‘What would our chapter and individuals do in the coming year to make a change, as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. During the discussion we tapped into participants ideas and enthusiasm around reconciliation with our First nations people.

Firstly, we discussed what reconciliation looks like in Australia. We considered changing the wording in our Chapter’s Acknowledgement of Country. Canberra has claims to country which are still to be fully resolved. Should support for the Uluru Statement and Treaty be included? We decided more discussion and research was needed before an informed decision can be made. We talked about what links we already had with First Nation people and how we might increase our exchanges of ideas. 

The possibility of future walks on country and increasing our cultural awareness were also raised. We shared resources around cultural protocols, curriculum links, new website for Indigenous Science Network, Landcare videos with tips on how to create a Bush Food Garden, First Nation exhibitions at National Museum and National Art Gallery. Finally, NAIDOC Week July 3-10, with theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! was flagged. Hopefully we will be able to mark this week by sharing ideas and resources around reconciliation with our extended Environmental Education Network in the ACT.

Ranger Viv Pearce facilitating an Indigenous Plant Use Program at ANBG for local Conservation Council Board on their Annual Planning Meeting in Reconciliation Week

In early May Members attended Community Rally- Save Lawson Grasslands, to raise awareness of these special grasslands, and to ask Federal Election candidates how they will step up to protect them. Our local member NatureArt Lab facilitated artist and artwork for signs .