Travel into the undergrowth to unearth some of the secrets of the rainforest tonight at Science in the Pub at the Eltham Hotel

It’s the launch of ‘Australian Rainforest Seeds’ - a new guide to collecting and propagating the seeds of 300 subtropical rainforest species.

The book’s authors Mark Dunphy, Steve McAlpin, Michelle Chapman, and Hugh Nicholson will share information based on 30 years of research in northern New South Wales.

They will crack the shell on how to sustainably collect, process and germinate rainforest seeds and share some of the ‘eureka’ moments when they first discovered the secrets of germinating 

Books will be available for purchase in person from the authors, with signings after the event. 

Just 10 minutes from Lismore, the Eltham Hotel will have bar snacks and bistro open for dinner till 8pm. With free finger food served at 5.30pm, there will be time to charge your glasses in the name of science before sprouting into the science of seeds at 6pm.

This event is the first of the Northern Rivers Science Hub’s 2020 ‘Science Walks/Science Talks’ program. 

These science education events feature local science experts and address local issues to engage the community in innovation, education, and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). ‘Science Walks/Science Talks’ harnesses the collaboration that forms the core of the Northern Rivers Science Hub. 

The Northern Rivers Science Hub is a regional focal point for science communication and engagement activities in the Northern Rivers NSW. 

This is a free event brought to you by the Northern Rivers Science Hub and Richmond Landcare, funded by Inspiring Australia and the NSW Government and supported by Wilsons River Landcare and Firewheel Rainforest Nursery. The coordination of this event is made possible by the NSW Landcare Program. 

The event is on 5.30-8pm at the Eltham Hotel, 441 Eltham Road, Eltham.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1030418397329651/