Tiny Giants-Mary's Amazing Invertebrates

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In October 2021, the Sunshine Coast Council is partnering with entomologists and arachnologists from the Queensland Museum to undertake the first broad taxonomic study of invertebrates at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

Tiny Giants: Mary's Amazing Invertebrates is a four-day public event that showcases and celebrates invertebrate species and scientific research.  

From Thursday 21 October - Sunday 24 October, walks, talks, workshops and events will ignite curiosity about and stewardship of the miniscule and marvellous world of insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies.  

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Queensland Museum researchers are joined by scientists from the Entomological Society of Queensland, the University of Queensland and the Australian Museum.  Jinibara Traditional Owners join the public program along with artist in residence Lesley Kendall.

WHEN: 21st-24th October
WHERE: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Click here for more information 

Join us to explore the world of Tiny Giants.  Download the full schedule [here93KB](https://d1j8a4bqwzee3.cloudfront.net/~/media/CCLP/Mary%20Cairncross/Documents/Tiny%20Giants_Schedule.pdf?la=en).

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