Past Events
Riverfest: Balmain Foreshore - Learning about Living Seawalls
Presentation topic: This presentation explored how human modifications along the foreshore impact on natural processes and biodiversity. Participants used field guides to identify species on the seawall, and examine how Living Seawalls have ecological value and improve biodiversity. This presentation explored about the work of local bush care volunteers, and how natural vegetation along the foreshore impacts on water quality; and strategies that can be implemented to protect water quality in our waterways. Co-presenters included Aria Lee - Living Seawalls, Jeremy Rotenstein, Angela Michaelis - Balmain Bushcare, Angela Dunnett and Penny Pederson - Parramatta River Catchment Group.
Location: Balmain Cove Park
Date: 20 September, 2025
Presentation topic: This presentation explored how human modifications along the foreshore impact on natural processes and biodiversity. Participants used field guides to identify species on the seawall, and examine how Living Seawalls have ecological value and improve biodiversity. This presentation explored about the work of local bush care volunteers, and how natural vegetation along the foreshore impacts on water quality; and strategies that can be implemented to protect water quality in our waterways. Co-presenters included Aria Lee - Living Seawalls, Jeremy Rotenstein, Angela Michaelis - Balmain Bushcare, Angela Dunnett and Penny Pederson - Parramatta River Catchment Group.
Location: Balmain Cove Park
Date: 20 September, 2025
Geography Teachers Association Annual Conference - "Navigating Change"
Presentation topic: Our Changing Sydney Estuary
This presentation was co-presented by Louise Swanson and James Heafey and explored characteristics of the Sydney estuary, stressors and historical use, management and restoration, fieldwork opportunities and relevant citizen science projects.
Location: Amora Hotel
Date: 17 May, 2025
Presentation topic: Our Changing Sydney Estuary
This presentation was co-presented by Louise Swanson and James Heafey and explored characteristics of the Sydney estuary, stressors and historical use, management and restoration, fieldwork opportunities and relevant citizen science projects.
Location: Amora Hotel
Date: 17 May, 2025
Library Teachers Association
Presentation topic: How librarians can support teachers and students in completing the Geographical Investigation.
Location: online
Date: 1 April, 2025
Presentation topic: How librarians can support teachers and students in completing the Geographical Investigation.
Location: online
Date: 1 April, 2025
Teacher Professional Learning - Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis
In association with the Australian National Maritime Museum and Ocean Youth, Louise Swanson and The Harbour School Sydney supported a teacher professional learning session and discussion about implementing environmental and sustainability solutions in teaching and learning as part of Science Week.
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum
Date: Tuesday 13 August, 2024
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In association with the Australian National Maritime Museum and Ocean Youth, Louise Swanson and The Harbour School Sydney supported a teacher professional learning session and discussion about implementing environmental and sustainability solutions in teaching and learning as part of Science Week.
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum
Date: Tuesday 13 August, 2024
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