Congratulations and thanks to the Sapphire Coast Regional Science Hub, who organised a fantastic science week.
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I am not a science person but I found the science both accessible and highly relevant.
The first activity I attended was a walk through Bournda, looking at it through Aboriginal eyes.
We learned about traditional Aboriginal life plus we learned more about our current environment by gaining indigenous knowledge.
The second event I attended was the Aboriginal science and astronomy night at Jigamy.
I am interested in the Bundian Way project, the ancient path that runs from Eden to Kosciuszko.
I knew that deliberately planted yam gardens, or meadows, had been found along the way but I had assumed that the yam was a particular plant. In fact the yams come from lilies, orchids and daisies.
The indigenous astronomy was totally fascinating and I can now find the Dark Emu in the sky.
It makes so much sense to look at the dark patches in the sky and not just the stars and planets.
I was lucky enough to go on a guided walk through Panboola one morning and then in the afternoon attend the science cafe at Oaklands, where we got up close and personal with local food products such as chocolate, chilli, smoked fish and oysters.
Plus we were entertained by a scientist who blows stuff up. He’ll be appearing at the whale festival so watch out for him.
The knowledge I gained at the science cafe stood me in good stead as I was on the winning team of the science trivia quiz that finished the week.
The prize was lots of lovely local food products.
Many thanks again to the organisers.
Well done.
Amanda Midlam
Eden