Steve Raynor travelled to southwestern Costa Rica to photograph birds, reptiles and insects in 2015. Having started bird photography in the bright sun of the middle east this trip was one of those “you’re not so good after all – are you!” occasions where most of the photos were pretty poor and often did not […]
There will be a bird call workshop at Maketu Community Centre and Kotukutuku Gulley on Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 6pm for anyone interested in identifying various bird calls. The presenter is bird specialist Paul Cuming. Numbers are limited, call Janie on 027 498 5550 or Lauri on 027 486 7420 to register or find […]
During adolescence, parts of the teenage brain are “shut for renovations”. This is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the teenager’s moods, for understanding consequences, maintaining focus and for thinking about the well-being of others. Adolescence ends anywhere from 18 to 32 years of age. So whilst you can’t expect teens to be […]
ALBATROSS is a powerful visual journey into the heart of an astonishingly symbolic environmental tragedy. On on of the remotest islands on our planet, tens of thousands of baby albatross lie dead on the ground, their bodies filled with plastic. Although the film highlights the ubiquity of plastic, ALBATROSS is a call to action to […]
Get your gummies on and join us to learn techniques to test water quality in your backyard stream. We will practice observing changes in the stream health and find out what the water bugs can tell you about the quality of their stream habitat. This event is jointly hosted by NZ Landcare Trust and Teacher […]
Hear from a panel of experts about the best ways forward to combat climate change. After a series of speakers forums dedicated to educating about the many intricacies of climate change this forum will be dedicated to what we can do at an individual, community, business and government level. Speakers Include Chris Battershill of Waikato […]
Kiwibots is excited to offer this workshop to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers! Over an hour of STEM fun your child will work in a team and engage in building, driving and coding a robot. When: Friday 21st January 2022 Where: Base Station, 148 Durham St, Tauranga Two sessions: […]
In this workshop students will be learning how to construct a basic circuit. Students will be learning how to use a solder iron to solder their circuits together. When students have completed this workshop they will be able to take home their Map of New Zealand game. The aim of the game is to match […]
Guest Speaker: Gary Sparks - Archaeo-Astrology in Peru Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club building, Fergusson Park, end of Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Presentations are given on current astronomical topics. All those interested in astronomy in the Bay of […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
Has the reality of climate change hit you? Continents, countries, companies, and communities are waking up to this inconvenient truth. Like other future threats we are very slow to realize them and react. The speaker is Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager for Scion’s Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing Areas Honorary Professor University of Waikato, Te Kura Mata-Ao School […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
Free guided walk - meet at the Levley Lane Reserve Stroll the riparian margin on the incoming tide with eco-knowledgeable locals Look & listen for the secretive native birds that call the Uretara estuary home; fernbird, bittern, banded rail and more Hear about the pest plant and predator control work volunteers are doing to restore […]
The meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a 10 minute break at around 8:30pm before the second half starts at 8:40pm. The main meeting will finish at around 9:15pm. Telescope viewing may continue after 9:30pm weather permitting and depending on the visibility of suitable objects. Meetings are held in the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club […]
Coming up this evening 26th September... • A live presentation about planning and taking spectacular Moonrise photos / videos (Full Moon is on 30 September). • An update on our latest Meteor Camera captures • The latest in astronomy news from NASA, ESA, Rocket Lab etc. • A selection of other interesting videos and items. […]
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The future of nature conservation in New Zealand The speaker is Julian Fitter, a naturalist, conservationist, writer and lecturer with a particular interest in New Zealand wildlife and island ecosystems. When: Thursday 20th February at 7pm Where: The Arts Junction Theatre, 36 Main Road, Katikati Cost: Koha appreciated (light refreshments after) For more info: Lawrie […]
Warren and Julia have been involved in Café Scientifique Tauranga for 15 years now and you often ask what we do in our working lives. Well, here’s your chance to find out about Warren’s life in science. Warren Banks MNZM studied Chemistry and for 50 years has worked in Research and Industry in technical and […]