Science comes alive at the museum
From the Spring 2007 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Demonstrating the techniques used to
survey for native wildlife, like this
powerful owl, in NSW State forests
proved a hit during ‘Science in the City’.
Photo Forests NSW Image Library
Reminiscent of the movie ‘Night at the Museum’, the Australian Museum in Sydney recently came alive to the sights and sounds of some unique and diverse presentations about our native wildlife.
Forests NSW community programs staff and NSW Department of Primary Industries ecology researchers worked together to develop a practical workshop designed to demonstrate how science can be utilised in landscape management, especially in the conservation of threatened species.
The ecologists showed high school students the scientific methods they employ to survey for native fauna, especially threatened owl, bat and frog species, and explained why these surveys are so important in the sustainable forest management of NSW State forests.
This clever and imaginative demonstration of wildlife surveying called ‘Wildlife Trackers’ enthralled the students that participated in the sessions.
The activity was conducted at the Australian Museum as part of Science in the City – Sydney’s largest science event.
Forests NSW was happy to contribute to an event that provides primary and secondary students with a fantastic opportunity to get involved in science and get a picture of the huge variety of career opportunities available in the scientific community.
Education officer, Sydney
