MOTH NIGHT

GRAB the kids and experience Cairns night life with entomologist Dr David Rentz at a moth night, Cairns Botanic Gardens, 6pm-8pm, July 11. Large floodlit, white sheets attached to trees attract moths and other flying creatures for a close-up look. Meet at the visitor centre. Friends of Botanic Gardens members $5, non members $10.

Squishy circuits

USE homemade playdough to build electronic sculptures that light up, move and make sounds, Cairns Art Gallery, 10am-11.30am, Monday, July 2. By adding different ingredients to the dough, it becomes a fun part of a circuit. Ages 6-9. Cost: $24.

Girls only

ROBOGALS Brisbane is holding a free workshop for Grade 4-10 girls at Stratford Library to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics, 4pm-5pm tomorrow, June 28. Learn how to build and program LEGO Mindstorm robots. Bookings essential through Eventbrite. To find out more, call Stratford Library on 4044 3733.

Electronic fashion

ARTIST Dannie Wei will help ages 9-14 to use conductive thread, LEDs and basic circuit design to light up their clothing or fashion accessory, Cairns Art Gallery, 1pm-3pm, July 2, $28. Bring your own T-shirt from home or choose to make a blinking bag.

Sweet newcomers

SUGAR gliders have been introduced to a new exhibit at Kuranda’s Rainforestation in the koala and wildlife park. The gliders are nocturnal, so small LED lights have been added to the exhibit so visitors can see them, even when they are asleep during the day.