Thursday February 12 is the 206th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.
Darwin Day is celebrated around the world by Skeptics and fellow free-thinkers. Here is an article by Rosslyn Ives which discusses Darwin’s life, work and continuing importance.
https://skeptics.cafe/events/darwin-a-great-scientist/
In Melbourne this year you will have at least three opportunities to participate in Darwin Day-related events.
On Tuesday February 10th there is a Darwin Day Barbecue & Lecture at the Unitarian Hall, 110 Grey Street East Melbourne VIC 3002; barbecue from 5pm, lecture 8pm.
On Thursday February 12th Skeptics, Humanists and Progressive Atheists invite you to a Darwin Day Barbecue in the Boat Shed area of Studley Park. Here is a poster for that event. http://skeptics.cafe/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/melbddposter2015.jpg
On Saturday February 14th Melbourne Freethinkers have a Picnic in the Park from 12 pm. Fitzroy Gardens, 230-298 Wellington Parade Melbourne 3002
Most of our teacher friends will already be familiar with Vic Skeptics’ Darwin Day Suite of classroom exercises. There’s something useful here for every year level from Primary to VCE. https://skeptics.cafe/for-sale/stuff-for-teachers-education-resources/darwin-day-february-12-classroom-suite-of-exercises/
Vic Skeptics produces original classroom material, which we make available free.