Events

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Office, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every…

You can gather important data to help Orange-bellied Parrots The Orange-bellied Parrot breeds only in summer in Tasmania, with most of the population migrating to spend winter in coastal Victoria and South Australia. Adult Orange-bellied Parrots return…

Decades ago, there were estimated to be as few as 1000–1500 Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles remaining. There’s since been a lot of efforts to reduce human impacts on these birds, but we don’t know if these…

Event Blurb Discover hands‑on science and environmental adventures with Expedition Class! Join the Where? Where? Wedgie! citizen‑science project to learn about Tasmania’s eagles, take part in Claws on the Line with school visits and field…

Join Pint of Science Australia for an evening of science that journeys from the human body to the polar environment. Discover research on human blood vessels, Tasmanian sand flathead, and tracking Antarctic sea ice from…

The 2026 Giblin Lecture Andrew Leigh explores the economics of existential risk and what it will take to respond before it’s too late. The 2026  Giblin Lecture will be delivered by The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh…

Now in its third year, STEM Expo 2026 is a free, hands-on community event celebrating STEM for all ages. Join us at St Helens District High School on Saturday 23 May 2026 (10am–1pm) to explore…

Summary: From our backyards to global ecosystems, insect populations are declining. What does it mean and what can we do about it? Many insect populations around the world are in steep decline, with serious implications…

Beaker Street Festival is a two-week celebration of science, art, and culture in Nipaluna/Hobart, Lutruwita/Tasmania. What you’ll experience Engaging Main Stage Sessions: From Nobel Laureates to local innovators. Immersive Performances: Where science, art, and culture converge in…

The only event of its kind in Australia, the Australian Antarctic Festival celebrates the role of Hobart as one of the world’s pre-eminent gateways to the Antarctic. It acknowledges the contribution made by the Antarctic…