The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan has expanded its National Science Week program this year to include two free, family fun days jam-packed with stalls, shows and science interactives.
This will be the biggest National Science Week ever at the Garden with an epic line-up of children’s entertainment, science activities and hands-on fun guaranteed to bring excitement and wonder to kids and grown-ups alike.
Families, locals and science lovers are encouraged to join in the celebrations and make the most of these fantastic offerings, all completely free of charge.
♦ Science in the Wild
An outdoor family fun day in the grounds of the beautiful Australian Botanic Garden.
Sunday 13 August 2017; 10am to 3pm; free, all ages.
Highlights: Roaming dinosaur, hands-on science, venomous snakes, frogs, wildlife, shark in a bus, robots and much more
Website: www.australianbotanicgarden.com.au/What-s-On/Science-in-the-Wild
♦ PlantBank Party
A party at the hub of Australian seed research, celebrating science with maximum fun.
Saturday 19 August 2017; 11am to 3pm; free; all ages.
Highlights: Treasure hunt, prizes, music, hands-on science, seed display, insects, reptiles, BBQ and coffee
Website: https://www.australianbotanicgarden.com.au/What-s-On/PlantBank-Party
• Attendance at Science in the Wild and PlantBank Party is free of charge thanks to funding from Inspiring Australia. This event is part of National Science Week and the Sydney Science Festival.
