Past Events

Ecofest is absolutely thrilled to announce that starting in 2025, the festival will be expanded to a phenomenal two-day event! The overwhelming excitement and support from the festival attendees has been the key factor in…

commUNIty FEST is an 11-day-long celebration of learning and curiosity, with a program of FREE community events being held at our Cradle Coast campus. The University of Tasmania will be hosting a festival of learning…

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 to Tasmania around October to breed and leave for…

To help threatened birds most effectively, we need to know where they are! Yet few of us are lucky enough to see elusive species such as the Australasian bittern and the far eastern curlew. It can be…

The Elliott Field Day provides a valuable opportunity to engage with researchers about research underway to support Tasmania’s dairy industry. Join TIA for a morning of informative presentations, including: Virtual fencing technology, Dr Megan Verdon…

Grassroots Festival is an immersive Tasmanian Sustainable Farming Festival hosted by Gunningham Family Farms in North West Tasmania. With diverse workshops, interactive demonstrations and expert led sessions. The first Grassroots Festival in February 2024 was…

Want to know more about controlling weeds? Learn what you can do to deal with weeds on your property and about the different weeds in your yard, in the bush, or on the side of…

A Concert Series with a difference. Experience intimate performances as the Planetarium enwraps you in the cosmos. Harry Edwards Trio: Only the world remains This Hobart based acoustic gypsy jazz trio was formed in early 2013, and…

We are thrilled to be hosting a Mini MakerX event at our newly-refurbished Makers Technology and Innovation Hub at the University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie! Join us for a community festival that…

Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the…

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

The Circular Head Science Gig is a free, fun-filled, family-friendly event that is all things Science! Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and representatives from industry. Robot Man with all his…