Open day activities - Kioloa Coastal Campus

Why is it so? – 3-7 January 2017
ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus – Program of Open Day Activities
496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa. Ph: 44571118; Email:[email protected]
Check for program updates on
https://www.facebook.com/KCCANU
DATE
Tuesday
3 January
TIME
ACTIVITIES
Bush foods & Useful Native Plants of Kioloa
– a Beach walk with Dr Judith Caton (ANU) & Richard Hardwick
Exploring Rock Pools
– a walk with Dr Peter Pridmore (LaTrobe University) & A/Prof Paul Cooper (ANU)
Ages &
Walk Level
10+ – Easy Walk
08:00
1-2 hrs
09:00
2 hrs
09:00
2hrs
Geology of the Kioloa region
– a walk with Dr Gavin Young (ANU) & Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
10+ - Easy/Medium
Walk
11:00
1-2 hrs
7+
11:00
3 hr
Animal Behaviour 101
- an interactive talk/demonstration with Dr Richard Peters (La Trobe University)
$3 Sausage sizzle & drink
– with proceeds going to Kioloa/ Bawley Point Community Path
14:00
1-2hrs
16:00
1-2 hrs
19:30
1 hr
Grow: Nature in the Fifth Dimension- a talk by Artist, Ms Erica
Seccombe (ANU) Erica will discuss her interdisciplinary research and explain how her practice
spans both art and scientific enquiry.
19:30
1hr
20:45
2-3 hrs
Supervised Colouring/Craft for younger children
– for parents attending evening talk
Animals of the Night
– spotlighting in the forest with Dr Stuart Davey & Dr Peter Pridmore (LaTrobe University)
Sun, Wind and Weather
-An activity exploring the dynamics of weather through discussions and simple demonstrations,
With Prof Hans Bachor (ANU)
(in inclement weather this will be replaced by an indoor talk/activity)
Solar Observing
- with Dr Bradley Tucker (ANU)
All ages, particularly
children – Easy
Walk
All welcome
All ages
10+
12+
Children
10+
The London Shed will be the meeting point for all activities.
Transport from the Campus will be needed to get to the starting point of the following activities – Exploring rock pools, Geology of the South Coast, Animals of the Night and Aboriginal Prehistory.
Carrying a water bottle, wearing sunscreen and enclosed shoes is recommended for those taking part in all activities involving walks (including rock pools).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
January is the height of the tick and leech season on the South Coast, spraying with a personal insecticide, in particular BUSHMAN, or RID, also helps prevent insect and tick bites. It is strongly
recommended that visitors taking part on walks and spotlighting wear long trousers, socks and enclosed shoes.
Why is it so? – 3-7 January 2017
ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus – Program of Open Day Activities
496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa. Ph: 44571118; Email:[email protected]
Check for program updates on
https://www.facebook.com/KCCANU
DATE
Wednesday
4 January
TIME
ACTIVITIES
Ages &
Walk Level
All ages
09:00
1-2 hrs
Historic excavation
– an archaeology dig with Archaeologist and Researcher, Mr Chris Carter (ANU)
09:00
2hrs
Exploring Rock Pools
– a walk with Dr Peter Pridmore (LaTrobe University) & A/Prof Paul Cooper (ANU)
All ages, particularly
children – Easy
Walk
09:00
2 hrs
Geology of the Kioloa region
– a walk with Dr Gavin Young (ANU) & Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
10+ - Easy/Medium
Walk
11:00
1-2 hrs
Hidden Beach Treasures revealed under the microscope
– looking under the microscopes with Dr Melanie Rug (ANU) & A/Prof Alex Maier (ANU)
11:00
3 hrs
$3 Sausage sizzle & drink
– with proceeds going to Kioloa/Bawley Point Community Path
All welcome
14:00
1-2hrs
What is colour?
Colours are everywhere, we see it but what is it. An activity that explores this a bit further through
discussions and simple demonstrations - with Prof. Hans Bachor (ANU)
10+
16:00
45min
– 1 hr
Creepy-crawlies found in Kioloa
– a walk with A/Prof. Paul Cooper (ANU) & Dr Richard Peters (La Trobe University)
All ages, particularly
children - Easy Walk
19:30
1 hr
Fossil Collecting in Antarctica
a talk by Dr Gavin Young (ANU)
12+
19:30
1hr
Supervised Colouring/Craft for younger children
– for parents attending evening talk
Children
20:45
2-3 hrs
Stargazing
– with Dr Bradley Tucker (ANU)
10+
7+
The London Shed will be the meeting point for all activities.
Transport from the Campus will be needed to get to the starting point of the following activities – Exploring rock pools, Geology of the South Coast, Animals of the Night and Aboriginal Prehistory.
Carrying a water bottle, wearing sunscreen and enclosed shoes is recommended for those taking part in all activities involving walks (including rock pools).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
January is the height of the tick and leech season on the South Coast, spraying with a personal insecticide, in particular BUSHMAN, or RID, also helps prevent insect and tick bites. It is strongly
recommended that visitors taking part on walks and spotlighting wear long trousers, socks and enclosed shoes.
Why is it so? – 3-7 January 2017
ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus – Program of Open Day Activities
496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa. Ph: 44571118; Email:[email protected]
Check for program updates on
https://www.facebook.com/KCCANU
DATE
Thursday
5 January
TIME
08:00
1-2 hrs
09:00
2 hrs
09:00
2 hrs
09:00
2hrs
11:00
1-2 hrs
11:00
3 hrs
16:00
1-2hrs
19:30
1 hr
19:30
1hr
20:45
2-3 hrs
ACTIVITIES
Ages &
Walk Level
Bush foods & Useful Native Plants of Kioloa
– a Bush walk with Dr Judith Caton (ANU) & Richard Hardwick
Aboriginal Pre-history
– a walk with Archaeologist and Researcher, Mr Chris Carter (ANU)
Exploring Rock Pools
– a walk with Dr Peter Pridmore (La Trobe University) & A/Prof Paul Cooper (ANU)
10+ - Medium/Hard
Walk
Geology of the Kioloa region
– a walk with Dr Gavin Young (ANU) & Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
Animal Behaviour 101
- an interactive talk/demonstration with Dr Richard Peters (La Trobe University)
$3 Sausage sizzle & drink
– with proceeds going to Kioloa Bawley Point Community Path
Phonegraphy
-An activity with David Caton exploring the possibilities of Mobile phone photography
What is Colour?
– a talk with Prof Hans Bachor (ANU)
Supervised Colouring/Craft for younger children
– for parents attending evening talk
Animals of the Night
– spotlighting in the forest with Dr Stuart Davey & Dr Peter Pridmore (La Trobe University)
12+ - Medium Walk
All ages, particularly
children – Easy
Walk
10+ - Easy/Medium
Walk
7+
All welcome
All Ages
12+
Children
10+
The London Shed will be the meeting point for all activities.
Transport from the Campus will be needed to get to the starting point of the following activities – Exploring rock pools, Geology of the South Coast, Animals of the Night and Aboriginal Prehistory.
Carrying a water bottle, wearing sunscreen and enclosed shoes is recommended for those taking part in all activities involving walks (including rock pools).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
January is the height of the tick and leech season on the South Coast, spraying with a personal insecticide, in particular BUSHMAN, or RID, also helps prevent insect and tick bites. It is strongly
recommended that visitors taking part on walks and spotlighting wear long trousers, socks and enclosed shoes.
Why is it so? – 3-7 January 2017
ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus – Program of Open Day Activities
496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa. Ph: 44571118; Email:[email protected]
Check for program updates on
https://www.facebook.com/KCCANU
DATE
Friday
6 January
TIME
ACTIVITIES
Ages &
Walk Level
09:00
1-2 hrs
Historic excavation
– an archaeology dig with Archaeologist and Researcher, Mr Chris Carter (ANU)
All ages
09:00
2 hrs
Geology of the Kioloa region
– a walk with Dr Gavin Young (ANU) & Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
10+ - Easy/Medium
Walk
09:00
2 hrs
Exploring Rock Pools
– a walk with Dr Peter Pridmore (La Trobe University) & A/Prof Paul Cooper (ANU)
All ages, particularly
children – Easy
Walk
11:00
1-2 hrs
Phonegraphy
-An activity with David Caton exploring the possibilities of Mobile phone photography
11:00
3 hrs
$3 Sausage sizzle & drink
– with proceeds going to Kioloa Bawley Point Community Path
All welcome
14:00
1-2 hrs
Animal Behaviour 101
7+
All Ages
- an interactive talk/demonstration with Dr Richard Peters (La Trobe University)
16:00
1-2 hr
Solar Observing
With Dr Bradley Tucker
10+
19:30
1 hr
Volcanos- a story in pictures
– a talk by Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
10+
19:30
1hr
Supervised Colouring/Craft for younger children
– for parents attending evening talk
Children
The London Shed will be the meeting point for all activities.
Transport from the Campus will be needed to get to the starting point of the following activities – Exploring rock pools, Geology of the South Coast, Animals of the Night and Aboriginal Prehistory.
Carrying a water bottle, wearing sunscreen and enclosed shoes is recommended for those taking part in all activities involving walks (including rock pools).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
January is the height of the tick and leech season on the South Coast, spraying with a personal insecticide, in particular BUSHMAN, or RID, also helps prevent insect and tick bites. It is strongly
recommended that visitors taking part on walks and spotlighting wear long trousers, socks and enclosed shoes.
Why is it so? – 3-7 January 2017
ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus – Program of Open Day Activities
496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa. Ph: 44571118; Email:[email protected]
Check for program updates on
https://www.facebook.com/KCCANU
DATE
Saturday
7 January
TIME
ACTIVITIES
Ages &
Walk Level
Aboriginal Pre-history
– a walk with Archaeologist and Researcher, Mr Chris Carter (ANU)
Geology of the Kioloa region
– a walk with Dr Gavin Young (ANU) & Dr Prame Chopra (ANU)
Exploring Rock Pools
– a walk with Dr Peter Pridmore (La Trobe University) & A/Prof Paul Cooper (ANU)
12+ - Medium Walk
09:00
2 hrs
09:00
1-2 hrs
09:00
2 hrs
11:00
1-2 hrs
11:00
3 hrs
14:00
1-2hrs
16:00
1hr
Creepy-crawlies found in Kioloa
– a walk with A/Prof. Paul Cooper (ANU) & Dr Richard Peters (La Trobe University)
All ages
19:30
1 hr
All ages
19:30
1hr
Back to Bawley Wine and Cheese Evening
-Talk with Margaret Hamon about the history of the area.
Book sales: ‘They Came to Murramarang’ by Bruce Hamon
‘Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia’ by J.M Caton, R.J. Hardwick
Supervised Colouring/Craft for younger children
– for parents attending evening talk
Hidden Beach treasures revealed under the microscope
– looking under the microscopes with Dr Melanie Rug (ANU) & A/Prof Alex Maier (ANU)
$3 Sausage sizzle & drink
– with proceeds going to the Kioloa/Bawley Point Community Path
Micro/Macro Drawing from Nature
-a drawing workshop that covers a range of drawing activities inspired by natural objects, using
microscopes and other equipment.- Erica Seccombe, Lecturer in Foundation, ANU School of Art
10+ - Easy/Medium
Walk
All ages,
particularly children
– Easy Walk
7+
All welcome
All ages and all
levels of experience
Children
The London Shed will be the meeting point for all activities.
Transport from the Campus will be needed to get to the starting point of the following activities – Exploring rock pools, Geology of the South Coast, Animals of the Night and Aboriginal Prehistory.
Carrying a water bottle, wearing sunscreen and enclosed shoes is recommended for those taking part in all activities involving walks (including rock pools).
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
January is the height of the tick and leech season on the South Coast, spraying with a personal insecticide, in particular BUSHMAN, or RID, also helps prevent insect and tick bites. It is strongly
recommended that visitors taking part on walks and spotlighting wear long trousers, socks and enclosed shoes.