CuttleFest Science in the Pub - Whyalla 30th June

From AUD $5.00
  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Whyalla, South Australia
  • Product code: PMS6KB

Join the EMS Team, guest artists, National Parks and Wildlife Service SA, Inspiring SA, and Scientists for a hot meal, sit back and experience a mesmerising dive with cuttlefish from the comfort of your chair via VR goggles, and learn more about the rock star lifestyle of the giant cuttlefish. Marvel at Cephalopod photographs, sculptures, and drawings. There will be activities for children (and adults can get involved) including a craft table, a colouring in competition, and a virtual reality marine life experience.

Location: Roopena Football and Sporting Club - 19-33 Fisk St, Whyalla.

Friday 30th June 6-9 pm

6.00 pm -         Order Meals on arrival

Great Southern Reef VR experience 

Colouring in competition for kids (& big kids).

Cephalopod (Squid, octopus and Cuttlefish) artwork display

Observational Illustration Live with Wildcard Sue.

6.30 pm –         Meals served.

7.00 pm -          Acknowledgement to Country. Aunty Jody Croft.

7.15 pm -          Introductions. Danusia Podgorski.

7.20 pm -          Cephalopods - Octopus, squids, and Cuttlefishes – Marine Ecologist Janine Baker.

7.55 pm -          Quick break

8.00pm -           Protecting the Unique South – Dr. Shelley Paull Marine Coordinator, National Parks, and Wildlife Service South Australia.

8.20 pm -          Cuttlefish research discoveries along Cuttlefish Coast. Dr Ben Stobart, PIRSA

8.40pm -           Quick break

8.45 pm -          Q&A panel with artists and scientists.

9.00 pm -          End

 

Thank you to our supporters Inspiring SA, PIRSA, University of Adelaide, the City of Whyalla, and National Parks and Wildlife Service SA.

 

Meals 

Meals can be ordered between 6 -7 pm. There will be a range of meals available including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.


Thank you to our supporters Inspiring SA, PIRSA, University of Adelaide, the City of Whyalla, and National Parks and Wildlife Service SA.


Meals 

Meals can be ordered between 6 -7 pm. There will be a range of meals available including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

 

FAQ

What concessions are available?

A concession is defined as a Senior or Australian Health Care Card Holder who holds an Australian Government issued Senior Card, Pension Card, Repatriation Health Card or Veterans Affair card. For an overseas senior, Proof of Age Card or Passport showing age as 65+ years old.

A student is defined as any primary or secondary school student or full-time tertiary and post-secondary student who has an approved photo ID.