Federation Council and Corowa District Landcare are celebrating a successful Science Week, with a series of popular events bringing dozens of families together to explore the local environment and natural history. The week's activities, which ran from August 9-17, focused on engaging children in hands-on learning through a unique collaboration.
The key event, 'Tracks, Scats and Habitats', was hosted by Corowa District Landcare at Redlands Hill Reserve on Wednesday, August 13. Around 30 children and their carers, including some who travelled from as far as Albury, attended the morning to participate in a scavenger hunt, leaf rubbing, and a special Storytime supported by Corowa Library.
The scientific fun continued at the Corowa Library, where a display and scavenger hunt were set up for the duration of Science Week. Children were able to follow the footprints of dinosaurs and other animals through the Civic Centre, culminating in a large jungle display with a hidden T-Rex in the library. A themed Storytime on Friday, August 15, attracted more than 25 children and carers, who were rewarded with dinosaur stickers for their participation.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Cheryl Cook, praised the partnership and the event's success.
"It is fantastic to see our community so engaged with science and nature, and the collaboration between Corowa District Landcare and our library has been a wonderful success," Mayor Cook said.
"Science Week is all about making learning fun and accessible, and these events did exactly that. It's a great example of how our local organisations can work together to provide valuable and enriching experiences for families in our community."
Mayor Cook said that the positive feedback has set the stage for future partnerships.
"We are thrilled with the turnout and the community's response," she said.
"We look forward to hosting more collaborations like this in the future to keep our residents engaged, informed, and excited about the world around them."
