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Bird Watching with Don Knowler

South

9 October 2021

Spring is here and the magical world of birds is in full view. To celebrate the arrival of our summer visitors and resident birds, we are hosting an excursion at Waterworks Reserve, led by Don…

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SciPub: Gardening

South

7 October 2021

Spring is in the air, and many of us are getting ready to sow our spring seeds to reap the summer rewards. This month’s panel all work and teach in the field of gardening research,…

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Volcanic Eruptions in the Deep Submarine Environment: Are the Dynamics and Products the Same as on Land?

South

3 October 2021

Volcanic eruptions on land are spectacular events for scientists and the public alike. Eruptions on the sea floor are probably no less spectacular, but they are rarely observed. The lack of observational opportunity has severely…

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‘Where Our Wild Things Are’ Nocturnal Tour

South

1 October 2021

Join experienced guides on a nocturnal journey into the nightlife of Hobart’s very special bushland reserves. See, hear and track wildlife hunting and foraging after sunset. Learn about their weird and wild behaviours and get…

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Big Trees Discovery Walk

South

1 October 2021

Growing to over 80m high, the giant gum tree ‘eucalyptus regnans‘ is the world’s largest flowering plant. Join this discovery walk into the forest of kunanyi/Mt Wellington as we go in search of some of…

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The Whys (and Wherefores) of Marine Protection

South

30 September 2021

With increasing global concern over marine biodiversity loss, defining Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) – regions where human activity is limited to allow marine ecosystems to thrive – is simple and appealing. But the health of…

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Bush Detectives – Tracks and Scats

South

29 September 2021

Poos, tracks and you! If the bush is full of life, with wallabies, bandicoots, owls and more, why don’t we see them all the time? Where do they all go? How can we know they’re here?…

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Animalia – Nature Games

South

29 September 2021

Could you outrun a wombat or jump higher than a wallaby? Ever wondered how an echidna finds it food? Come to Waterworks Reserve as we explore the bush through the eyes, ears and movements of…

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Educator Networking and Professional Development Day

South

28 September 2021

Join the Australian Association for Environmental Education (or half-day if your time is limited) at the Sustainability Learning Centre for a fun day of hands-on professional development activities, networking and listening to practitioners around Australia…

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Salmon Farming in Tasmania: Fact, Fiction or Spin?

South

20 September 2021

Is salmon farming harming our coastal waters and marine life? Has the Tasmanian Government put in place appropriate regulations and is it enforcing its regulations? Are salmon hatcheries threatening our freshwater resources, or is there…

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Sandy Bay Rivulet Waterbug Blitz

South

19 September 2021

The National Waterbug Blitz is Australia’s first citizen science based national river health monitoring system of its kind (https://www.waterbugblitz.org.au/). We are hosting a Waterbug Blitz in the Sandy Bay Rivulet upstream of the Waterworks Reservoirs,…

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Clarence Climate Action Community Expo 2021

South

18 September 2021

This community expo will include a range of fabulous guest speakers and stallholders to inform and inspire positive community actions for climate solutions. FREE.

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