Past Events

Toss it away? No way! Do you have a broken, torn or busted household item? Bring it along to the Launceston Repair Cafe and learn how to fix it with the help of some expert…

A field trip to the Grove of Giants, a 100 hectare area containing some of the most notable giant trees in the world. Led by forest ecologist Dr Jen Sanger. The 3 km trail takes…

Summary: From the sky to soil to sea, even inside of you, plastic is everywhere. Learn what our expert says needs to happen next, and why it matters now. Plastic isn’t just polluting our environment;…

Summary: From the sky to soil to sea, even inside of you, plastic is everywhere. Learn what our expert says needs to happen next, and why it matters now. Plastic isn’t just polluting our environment;…

Come join the fun! The Nipaloonies are holding another ‘feast’ with Rees Campbell on 8 November 2025 following last year’s sold out feast with Native Tas Ingredients. This time we are focussing on weeds- how…

Did you know that bees do a ‘waggle dance’ for communication? And that they flap their wings so hard they become negatively charged? And that Tasmania has a native bee that travels alone, never in…

Join philosophers from the University of Tasmania as they examine the topic “Scepticism”. Philosophy in the Pub is a regular opportunity for members of the Launceston community to meet and discuss, in some depth, a…

SciPubExtremes will explore those strange environmental events we see occurring, and delve into what they really are! Come explore these topics with our fantastic speakers Talks include: Dr. Neil Holbrook, Professor of Ocean and Climate…

Finding your way – follow the line – maps and more Come and pARTicipate in this intriguing workshop, inspired by TMAGs wonderful and varied collections. Map marks provide starting points for a drawing to meander…

This gathering welcomes professionals, educators, students, enthusiasts, and community members alike. Whether you communicate science in your work or simply enjoy sharing it in everyday life, this event is for you. Come along to connect…

As our global oceans are facing growing pressures, seabirds are at the forefront feeling the impact. From plastic debris to chemical spills, marine pollution threatens the health of the seabirds that call our coasts home.…

The Great Southern BioBlitz is an opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms during Spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world. The 4-day event is run by a grassroots network of…