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Robotics Beginners Workshop: Wall Dodging Robot

South

13 January 2022 - 22 January 2022

Join for a hands-on introduction into the world of Arduino for absolute beginners. This is step-by-step workshop to build your wall dodge robot. You’ll learn about all the parts and their functions. All materials are…

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Waterbug Wonderland

South

12 January 2022 - 17 January 2022

What’s that moving in the water? Was that a platypus hunting, a frog calling or a mayfly hatching?  Come and take a look into the sparkling water of Sandy Bay Rivulet, Waterworks Reserve, and see…

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Robotics and Coding

South

12 January 2022

Have a go at driving and coding a transparent programmable sphere made by Sphero or code an Ozobot Bit robot with colourful texters. Join in for the morning session or the afternoon session. This workshop…

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Bike and Hike – Go Wild Go Solo

South

11 January 2022

Join for a bike and hike into the south-western wildlands of kunanyi/Mt Wellington for an expedition to one of Tasmania’s most spectacular waterfalls. Spend the day cycling through mixed forest along the Pipeline Track then…

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Rockpool Ramble

South

10 January 2022 - 12 January 2022

At the edge of the shore, where the land meets the sea, is a special world of creatures galore. See animals on the hunt, watch an ocean anemone unfold, and search for crabs and tiny…

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The Crawford Fund Annual Conference broadcast in Tasmania

South

14 December 2021

The Tasmanian Crawford Fund Committee and the Tasmanian Researchers in Agriculture for International Development (RAID) Committee invite you to join them in watching the Crawford Fund Annual Conference online. This conference will explore the specific…

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Birdlife Tasmania Outing

South

12 December 2021

Join Birdlife Tasmania for an early morning bird walk at Waterworks Reserve, where the forest and water birds’ breeding season will be in full swing. Then stay for a get-together at Site 9 to celebrate…

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SciPub December: Climate

South

2 December 2021

Come and listen to three speakers from the Independent Science Council talk about climate research! This month’s speakers, Dr Jen Sanger, Dr Lisa Gershwin, and Prof Ben Richardson all work and teach in the field…

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Blue economy and green goals for a sunburnt country

South

25 November 2021

Join Beer Aquatic to discuss the Blue Economy. This phrase has become a buzz in marine science and management circles, but do you know what it means? Maybe you immediately thought of fishing and fish…

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Science in the Park – new dates!

South

19 November 2021 - 20 November 2021

Come learn about science, nature, and biodiversity at this FREE family-friendly event at Tolosa Park. Science in the Park will take place near the Music Bowl in Tolosa Park from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Activities will include guided…

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Moonlighting: a dark sky supper with Luke Burgess

South

19 November 2021

Each month on the full moon, a table will be set and candles lit for a supper of nocturnal delights. Perched above Hobart, a group of twelve will gather together to eat, drink, and discuss…

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‘No, You’re Not Entitled To Your Opinion and 49 Other Essays That Got The World Talking’ Book Launch

South

17 November 2021

Join Fullers Bookshop in launching ‘No, You’re Not Entitled To Your Opinion and 49 Other Essays That Got The World Talking’, a collection of essays from the Conversation celebrating its 10th birthday. The book will…

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