The Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden will host Dubbo’s first Science Café from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 10th August in celebration of 2013 National Science Week.
Enjoy a quality cup of coffee prepared by Midnite Café whilst being inspired by the work of local scientists, engineers and artists during a series of live interviews. Dubbo City Council and local community organisations including the Dubbo Field Naturalists and Conservation Society and the Dubbo Community Garden will be on hand to give advice on how to save money, create less waste and live healthier lives in harmony with the natural environment.
Children’s activities include a puppet show performed by Macquarie Regional Library, an Indigenous art activity prepared by Aunty Diane McNaboe and the Western Plains Cultural Centre, and a venomous snake display. There will also be scientific demonstrations, prizes and give a ways.
Promoting an appreciation of science and its relevance to everyday life is one of the objectives of the Botanic Garden and is at the heart of many of the school activities run there.
The Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden is a living classroom where students can see biology, physics and chemistry in action. Scientific laws, processes and scientific theories become more real and relevant to students when they can see them in their proper context.
The importance of supporting science education was recently highlighted when a survey sponsored by the Australian Academy of Science revealed black holes in the public’s basic science knowledge.
To maintain the quality of life we have become accustomed to, it is essential that we learn to use the Earth’s resources in a sustainable manner. An understanding of scientific concepts and the scientific process is essential to achieving this. At the Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden we are committed to delivering high quality science education opportunities.
This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Ian McAlister and Karen Hagan