Following the hugely successful inaugural Dark Science festival in 2019, Lismore Quad and The Northern Rivers Science Hub celebrate National Science Week presenting Dark Science (Fri 28 Aug -Sun 30 Aug) in our time of Covid. 

Dark Science explores the vastness surrounding us, our ancient Indigenous astronomy, peeking in at creatures under cover of night, planting emerging forests and discovering the art in science.

This year Dark Science delivers free, bite-size happenings and experiences including Explore the Australian rainforest at night using night vision technology to Introduction to Indigenous Astronomy with celebrated astronomer Kirsten Banks.

There will also be a community tree planting session with Wilsons River Landcare and a chance to Discover the night sky from The Quad with North Coast Astronomy’s powerful telescopes.

Events will take place in person and online, beneath the starry skies and in the forest under cover of night.

Lismore Quad Placemaking Officer Jane Fuller said the Quad's 2019 Dark Science festival was such a hit they're running it again this year.

"The 2019 Dark Science Festival was so embraced by our Northern Rivers audiences that we decided to keep the spirit of Dark Science alive in 2020,”

“We’ve designed a range of online events and limited capacity in-person experiences that celebrate the wonder of science. Dark Science 2020 lifts our spirits and sees the local community connect once again through bite-sized happenings that are COVID-safe experiences,” Ms Fuller said.

All Dark Science events follow a Covid Safety Plan - pre-registration is essential for all events via www.lismorequad.org.au . Audience numbers are strictly limited. Physical distancing will be implemented at all events. The Quad strongly encourages participants to bring their own masks, gloves and hand sanitiser.