Past Events

The Derwent Estuary Program invites you to attend the Derwent Science and Management Symposium. It will be a day of inspriational talks from local and interstate speakers. There will be updates on Derwent estuary related…

An evening of Menzies public talks on health in Tasmania: Fires, Smoke & Your Health; and Mild Iodine Deficiency in Tasmania: Research on Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, and Children. Fires, smoke & your health – Dr…

Can we stop water from freezing? The talk will discuss this process and look at applications in freeze tolerant animals such as Antarctic fishes, in oil pipelines and other scenarios where supercooling is commonplace. Presented…

Introduction to Orienteering Thursday 16 Apr & Saturday 16 May, 10-11.30am Want to improve your navigation skills for bushwalking? Interested in giving the sport of orienteering a try? Through a variety of activities you will…

An exhibition by artists: Tony Barron, Peter Hjort, Andrew McIlroy, Dale Richards, Mike Singe & Catherine Woo. The Weather is a driving force in all of our lives. We celebrate it, curse it and talk…

Geoscience Australia is looking for a collection of photographs that show rock features in the Australian landscape. Closing Date: 1 September 2015 The image can be anything from an unusual rock formation, a link to our…

Mountain Walk and Damper Challenge  Saturday 11 Apr, 9.30am-1pm Take on a challenging walk where you will try your hand at using maps and compasses, find out some tips for preparing for expeditions, learn how…

Acrobats of the Night Garden Wednesday 8 Apr, 10-11.30am Ringtail possums are the enchanting and shy acrobats of the night garden. Their acts include powerline tightrope walking and tall tree trapeze. Find out about their…

The Incredible Journey Wednesday 8 Apr, 1.30-3pm Hobart is a hotspot for shorebirds in the International Frequent Flyers Club. What countries do they visit? How do they know when to depart and where they are…

The Royal Society of Tasmania invites you to attend a special lecture by Dr John Thorne AM and Ian Geard All interested people are welcome. Admission is free   ‘Food Plant Solutions’ is based on a…

The inaugural Tasmanian Garlic and Tomato Festival will include fun and informative activities for all ages! Tastings of 50+ tomato varieties & up to 6 garlic types Guest Speakers (including ABC’s Tino Carnevale) Tomato &…

The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week  is back with another amazing state-wide program planned for 2015. Find out more by coming along to this session, hosted by the Tasmanian Coordinating Committee.…