From Swamp to Scrub
Discover Sydney’s Parklands in a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west. Discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home! Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-10years) and their adult friends and teachers to join its virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub!
Navigate your way through the wetlands of Sydney’s famous Centennial Park to the woodlands and scrub of Sydney’s biggest backyard, Western Sydney Parklands. Participate in explosive science shows, habitat tours, park game experiments, and collect important information for your journey from expert interviews.
UNSW researchers include:
Dr Angelica Merlot, UNSW Medicine & Health on DNA the key to life
Associate Professor Stephen Bonser, UNSW Science on Poison Ivy and her friends
With activities on screen and away from the computer, From Swamp to Scrub will introduce kids to the expansive variety of science, teach them important skills, and show them the fun they can have with science!