Nature Nights - Living with things that bite or sting

Curious about what lives in your home and neighbourhood?

Come along for an evening of nature, creativity and connection during National Science Week.

Here’s what’s happening:
4:00 – 5:30pm | Nature Art – T-Shirt Painting for misunderstood creatures
Bring a t-shirt if you like or choose one from our Community Clothes Share.

5:00 – 6:00pm | Eco-Discussion
This month’s topic –

Article 1: Everybody has a spider story, but these amazing creatures are often misunderstood ( https://theconversation.com/everybody-has-a-spider-story-but-these-amazing-creatures-are-often-misunderstood-214252)

Article 2: Not just bees and butterflies: beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature’s unsung pollinators ( https://theconversation.com/not-just-bees-and-butterflies-beetles-and-other-brilliant-bugs-are-natures-unsung-pollinators-246484)

5:30 – 7:30pm | Living with Things that Bite or Sting
Learn from expert Geoff Coombe how to identify and respond to local venomous creatures, with first aid tips in case of bites or stings.

This session is especially for young people to become nature stewards as part of National Science Week, but everyone in the community is welcome.


Light supper will be provided (Please register for catering purpose)

Come spend time off-screen and connect with others in the community.

REGISTER here for catering: https://events.humanitix.com/nature-nights-living-with-things-that-bite-or-sting

FREE | ALL AGES | ALL WELCOME

If you have any mobility or access needs, please contact the Port Environment Centre at aGVsbG8gfCBwb3J0ZW52aXJvbm1lbnRjZW50cmUgISBvcmcgISBhdQ==
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