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Welcome to 2023, Tasmanian Geoscientists Picnic

South

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

South

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

South

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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How to talk about climate change: an intimate lecture

North

18 February 2023

Tim Flannery is the 2007 Australian of the Year. In 2013 he founded, and is chief councilor of, the Australian Climate Council. He is currently Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Climate Change at the Australian Museum,…

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After-school STEM Club @ Hive

North West

16 February 2023 - 30 March 2023

Join us for Hive’s After-school STEM Club in Term 1 2023! Sessions will run every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:00pm from 16 February to 30 March. Each session will include a short STEM presentation,…

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SciPub Brew

South

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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Night for takayna

North

11 February 2023

A mini film festival exploring the biodiversity of takayna and the community resistance against its destruction. Watch the discovery of a pair of Masked Owls in the threatened forest, and learn about the discovery of…

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

South

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

South

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

South

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)

South

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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Lego Spike Prime @ Hobart Library

South

24 January 2023

For anyone that loves Lego and robotics! Build your robots and then see your constructions come to life and action. Fun for young and young at heart! Ages 6+

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