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Bush Adventures at Wellesley Park

South

9 April 2022

Get connected with Nature in Hobart’s beautiful Bushland Reserves. Discover amazing plants, fantastic fungi, and find creatures big and small! Meet at the kunanyi Mountain Run hub and explore the bushland of Wellesley Park. This…

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Bats of lutruwita/Tasmania

South

9 April 2022

Join local ecologist, chiropterologist, and educator, Dr Lisa Cawthen, for an after-dark exploration of Tasmania’s flying micro-mammals, their unique adaptations, and the habitats they call home. Wander amongst the giant trees of one of Hobart’s…

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SciPub Citizen Science

South

7 April 2022

Citizen science: how fun + science = real impacts. Come hear Ben Mastermind (Wellington Park Management Trust), Hanne Neilson (IMAS, UTAS), and Rebecca Banham (Sociology, UTAS) talk about what citizen science is achieving. This is a free…

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Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean

South

3 April 2022

Our oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life—growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. And yet there is one creature that is thriving in…

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Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do!

South

1 April 2022

Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do! will show you how being gross isn’t just hilarious – it can be an important survival strategy for animals all over the world. Take a deep breath…

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Ignoring natural history could damn aquatic species

South

31 March 2022

We hear a lot about the climate pressures on ocean life, but freshwater ecosystems are actually disproportionally threatened: there’s not much liquid freshwater in the first place, and society is eyeing off what’s left as…

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Bush Stories

South

29 March 2022 - 12 April 2022

Get connected with nature in Hobart’s beautiful Bushland Reserves. Join for an active morning exploring wild places, discovering amazing plants, fantastic fungi, and finding creatures big and small. Along the journey, you’ll find a magical spot…

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Robotics and Coding Afternoon

South

26 March 2022 - 2 April 2022

Join this fun, hands-on workshop with robotics and coding, designed for children and young people aged 8 – 15 years. Learn to drive and code a transparent programmable sphere made by Sphero or code an…

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Bruny Island Bird Festival

South

25 March 2022 - 27 March 2022

Come to Bruny Island to celebrate the remarkable diversity of birdlife on the island. The three-day festival is jam-packed with bird-related events, including guided walks, tours, lectures, art, music, markets and cultural celebrations. Read through…

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Seasonal Walks Through Kingborough’s Reserves

South

24 March 2022 - 8 December 2022

Gentle rambles through Kingborough’s reserves with a guide from Council’s Natural Areas Team Autumn: Thursday 24 March Winter: Thursday 30 June Spring: Thursday 29 September Summer: Thursday 8 December For information and bookings phone: 6211…

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Moonlighting: a Dark Sky Apéro Series with Luke Burgess

South

18 March 2022

As the full moon rises, gather high above the Hobart CBD to share stimulating conversation, local beverages, and seasonal small plates, with legendary Tasmanian chef Luke Burgess. This month’s guest speaker is Stuart Hamilton, a…

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Future Hobart: Cool, Connected and Climate Ready?

South

16 March 2022

This CityTalks conversation will focus on how to design a resilient city through climate adaption strategies and the increase of green infrastructure. The expert panel will explore the threats and opportunities for warming cities and…

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