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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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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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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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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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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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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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29 September 2021 - 1 October 2021
Discover the animals that live in our estuary and create your own underwater-themed reposée (picture drawn into metal). Is there life on other planets in our solar system? Visit the Planetarium to find out what…
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29 September 2021
What are the cybersecurity challenges facing media professionals and how might we address the increasing problem of online abuse? In the first of our seminar series, former ABC journalist Karen Percy addresses the digital dangers…
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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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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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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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26 September 2021
This lecture will outline the life cycle of slime moulds (myxomycetes) and describe why the several completely different stages of development have confused scientists and naturalists for centuries. It will also describe the process of…