National Science Week 2024 – Herding Caterpillars Festival
Schedule
Tue Aug 06 2024 at 03:30 pm to Sun Aug 11 2024 at 05:15 pm
UTC+09:30Location
Bicentennial Conservatory | Adelaide, SA
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These special events replace our August Public Talk/Presentation -Hiding beneath our noses in the Adelaide Park Lands is a story that you will find hard to believe.
A story that has taken place for thousands of years, every year, in the grasslands of Adelaide and rediscovered in Victoria Park (Pakapakanthi) in 2011.
The eggs of a tiny butterfly are checked by common black ants and when they hatch, the baby caterpillars are herded to their favourite host plant to feed.
At the end of each day, the ants shepherd the caterpillars down into their nest for rest and protection.
In return for their care, the caterpillars feed the ants from nectary glands on their rear.
Eventually the caterpillar pupates in the ant nest and emerges as the beautiful Chequered Copper Butterfly.
This remarkable symbiotic relationship is brought to life during The Herding Caterpillars Festival.
Through 90 minutes, you'll watch a rendition of the Herding Caterpillars play, experience it with VR, listen to storytelling, participate in art creation and much more. This event is brought to you by Butterfly Conservation SA and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
An engaging and interactive experience for your family, in the lush, temperate rainforest, of the Bicentennial Conservatory at the Adelaide Botanic Garden!
Starting with two, members only functions. (Not a member? Join here https://butterflyconservationsa.net.au/.../become-a-member/) -
Aug 6th, a ‘Family and Friends’ viewing of the activities associated with the ‘Herding Caterpillars Festival’.
Aug 7th, a ‘Gala Event’, by invitation only, for BCSA members and representatives of South Australian organisations
(Details still to be confirmed)
Aug 7th, 8th, 9th booked sessions for school groups https://events.humanitix.com/herding-caterpillars-2024
Aug 10th & 11th - ticketed sessions for any non-members
https://events.humanitix.com/herding-caterpillars-festival
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Where is it happening?
Bicentennial Conservatory, Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia,Adelaide, South AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
