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7 November 2021
Our brains change as we age, making it significantly harder to learn – but it doesn’t mean an old dog can’t learn new tricks! There are smarter ways to learn than whatever it is you’re doing…
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5 November 2021 - 8 November 2021
Join for some or all of the activities that celebrate the diversity and intriguing world of insects. Four days showcasing the beauty and importance of our invertebrate wildlife through photographic and textile art, guided walks,…
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3 November 2021
Join the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) for a family friendly day at the Forthside Vegetable Research Facility to view the research trials, hear from researchers and industry innovators, and discover the smart technology in…
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28 October 2021
Sponges aren’t just good for cleaning the shower; they’re an important part of coral reef ecosystems. They act as a hotel for many other reef species, they filter huge volumes of seawater and they can…
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28 October 2021 - 31 October 2021
An exhibition of artwork with a purpose. Artists have collaborated with scientists to design ceramic little penguin nesting modules to be placed in Derwent Little Penguin colonies. This event will provide people with the opportunity…
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27 October 2021
Are there any phenomena to which the scientific method should not or could not be applied? How far can we stray from or challenge accepted theories before it becomes non-scientific and out of scope? Does…
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26 October 2021 - 6 November 2021
The Botanical Art Society of Australia (BASA) comes to Hobart for the first time, bringing a cache of local and interstate botanical artworks. BASA has 400 members throughout Australia with the aim of promoting botanical…
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26 October 2021 - 16 November 2021
Discover how butterfly collections chart climate and landscape change, and what it means for butterfly survival. Built through 50 years of butterfly research, experts Ian Knight and Trevor Lambkin amassed a private collection of over…
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26 October 2021
Springtime is nest making time. Learn about what makes a nest comfortable, safe and strong. This activity is especially for preschoolers. Younger siblings are also very welcome. Fran Parker is an experienced primary school and…
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26 October 2021
How does Hobart’s unique role as one of the five Antarctic Gateway cities influence its urban identity and future city-shaping policies? This CityTalks conversation will unpack how Hobart’s future is shaped by its strong connection…
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24 October 2021
Breathing New Life outlines the journey of the Cressy Research Station, founded in 1937 and becoming a Land Army training centre through the Second World War, then a farmer training facility and then a centre…
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21 October 2021
Dr Kim Beasy and Dr Annabelle Workman will discuss findings from the recent Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and consider its implications for local climate change and education for…