RhythmOfLife — The science of Rhythms in our lives RhythmOfLife — Raziskovanje ritmov v naravi in življenju ljudi

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astronomical observation open day workshop film interactive game interactive science presentation quiz treasure hunt fashion show round table immersive experience live discussion with researchers hands-on experiment lecture performance book presentation streaming from labs chess tournament seminar strategic game expert talk science show
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25 SEP 2026

Creative Sustainability Cycle

  • 10:00-17:00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, businesses, institutions.
  • Rhythm of Science

A creative sustainability experience where we give discarded items a new life through recycling and upcycling, and show through workshops, a virtual exhibition and a sustainable fashion show that sustainability can be both fun and creative.

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25 SEP 2026

Exploring the rhythms of life in the sea

  • 20:00-22:00
  • Slovenian Museum of Natural History, Muzejska ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana
  • children, families
  • The rhythms of animal life

Participants will learn about the importance of circadian rhythms and how disruptions, such as light pollution, can affect the health and behaviour of both wildlife and humans.

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25 SEP 2026

Bioluminescence and Reflective Adaptations

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Some animals are capable of producing and emitting light, while others reflect and amplify it to improve their orientation in the environment. Studying these abilities provides insights into…

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25 SEP 2026

Call Playback

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Using call playback techniques helps researchers study animal behaviour, habitat size, and population trends. This approach contributes both to a better ecological understanding of species and to more…

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25 SEP 2026

Acoustic Monitoring

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

The recognition and study of animal sounds are essential for understanding communication, behaviour, and ecology. By analysing call frequencies, researchers can identify specific patterns and extract vital information…

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25 SEP 2026

Thermal Imaging Cameras

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Thermal imaging cameras offer a means of studying animal behaviour, daily and nightly activity rhythms, and habitat use, particularly in areas that are otherwise difficult to access. The…

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25 SEP 2026

GPS Tracking Devices

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

GPS tracking devices make it possible to follow the movements of animals in the wild. They provide valuable data on migration patterns, feeding grounds, and behavioural habits.

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25 SEP 2026

Animal Tracks

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Careful observation in nature reveals footprints, droppings, feeding marks, scratches or rubs, hair, shed skins and feathers, paths, dens, and resting sites. These traces allow us to identify…

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25 SEP 2026

Exploring the rhythms of life in the sea

  • 20:00-22:00
  • Slovenian Museum of Natural History, Muzejska ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana
  • children, families
  • The rhythms of animal life

Life in the sea follows natural rhythms shaped by the tides, the cycle of day and night, and the phases of the Moon, and participants will discover these fascinating phenomena and their influence on marine life.

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25 SEP 2026

Rocket Making

  • 15.00-16.00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families
  • Rhythm of Science

Rocket Making and Launching

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25 SEP 2026

They fly away in autumn and return in spring

  • 18:00-20:00
  • Slovenian Museum of Natural History, Muzejska ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana
  • children, families
  • The rhythms of animal life

Exploring the rhythms of migratory animals, their causes and purposes, and the importance of scientific research in bird ecology, aimed at their conservation and the prevention of human threats

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25 SEP 2026

Creating with a 3D Pen

  • 11.00-12.00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families
  • Rhythm of Science

Your imagination in three dimensions.

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25 SEP 2026

Sustainable Fashion Design

  • 10.00-11.30
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families
  • Rhythm of Science

Creating unique fashion pieces from old clothes.

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25 SEP 2026

Basic Life Support

  • 11.00-12.00 in 15.00–16.00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, institutios, businesses
  • Rhythm of Science

Learn basic life support and safely try it out in practice.

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25 SEP 2026

Creating Items from Discarded Materials

  • 14.00-16.30
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families
  • Rhythm of Science

We turn discarded materials into new, creative and sustainable creations

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25 SEP 2026

A Day in the Orchard – Experience, Explore and Discover the Amazing Rhythms of Nature

  • 16:00 - 20:00
  • Kozjanski park, In the orchard Interpretation center, Gradišče 22, 3257 Podsreda
  • general public, families, teachers, schoolchildren, students, researchers and decision-makers
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted

High-stem meadow orchards are true treasure troves of life. Visitors will be able to discover the diversity of life’s rhythms in the orchard and the surrounding forest through a variety of exploration stations at the “In the Orchard” Interpretation Centre and at information points throughout the orchard. At the exploration stations, experts and researchers will present nine different fascinating topics, inviting visitors to learn through hands-on experiments, conversations and direct observation. An engaging combination of practical activities and encounters with experts will offer visitors an opportunity to discover the hidden world of the orchard and forest and to experience nature in an interactive and inspiring way.

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general public families students teachers
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