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A very great idea? Acclimatisation in Tasmania, 1862 – 1895

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6 March 2023

This lecture focuses on Tasmania’s acclimatization experience with British animals and birds, with particular reference to the Tasmanian Acclimatisation Society formed in 1862. Acclimatisers were motivated to introduce birds like pheasants, partridges and quail and…

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Robotics Club (ages 6+) Lego Robotics

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2 March 2023

Build a Lego robot then program it to perform cool tricks! Robotics Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at Huonville Library.

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Curious Climate Showcase Event

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28 February 2023

The inaugural Curious Climate Showcase – a celebration of the achievements of the Curious Climate Tasmania and Curious Climate Schools programs. Join us to learn about the programs, hear what’s next for Curious Climate, and…

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Coffee, Cake and Computers – Fun With 3D Printing

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27 February 2023

Learn about 3D Printing Fun and 3D print our own keyring!

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Welcome to 2023, Tasmanian Geoscientists Picnic

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26 February 2023

An event for members of GSA and AIG. This is a family-friendly event where children can be included. Bring some things to bake like scones and pizzas, vegies or even some roasts that can be…

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A rock-dust intervention to boost oceanic CO2 absorption

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23 February 2023

For their first event of the 2023 season Beer Aquatic is getting basic (or alkaline, for the chemistry nerds), and staging an intervention! Because even drastic greenhouse emission reductions probably won’t keep global warming below…

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Pop-Up Science Centre

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19 February 2023 - 7 March 2023

The Questacon Science Circus is coming to Tasmania! The Science Circus will bring a portable science centre, filled with exciting science and technology exhibits and spectacular science shows. The science centre is a great opportunity…

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SciPub Brew

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15 February 2023

SciPub are getting some fantastic locals in to really highlight the science happening right in the pub! Featuring talks from a brewer, a distiller, and a winemaker! Stuart Addison – Chief Fermenter and Wine connoisseur…

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The Aurora Chaser’s Handbook: in pursuit of Tasmania’s Southern Lights

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10 February 2023

Margaret Sonnemann started a Facebook group hoping to ensure that she never missed another display of the Aurora Australis. What she didn’t expect was to become part of an adventurous, rapidly growing community of “aurora…

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Flight Lines to Tasmania: the critical challenges to migratory shore birds

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9 February 2023

This is a chance to join author Andrew Darby and the widely recognised  bird expert Dr Eric Woehler to hear in depth about extraordinary long distance migratory shorebirds and their lives on our coasts. Flight…

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World Wetlands Day

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4 February 2023

Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2023. Whether you want to learn about wetland species, be part of a traditional ceremony or do some hands-on activities – we’re sure there’s something that suits you! Free activities on the…

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Bush Kids (2-5 yrs old)

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31 January 2023 - 1 March 2023

The City of Hobart’s Bush Adventures Program fosters curiosity, wonder and delight in our natural world. Bush stories involves an active morning of exploring wild places, discovering amazing plants, fantastic fungi, and finding creatures big…

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