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Bats of lutruwita/Tasmania

South

9 April 2022

Join local ecologist, chiropterologist, and educator, Dr Lisa Cawthen, for an after-dark exploration of Tasmania’s flying micro-mammals, their unique adaptations, and the habitats they call home. Wander amongst the giant trees of one of Hobart’s…

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ECHO Festival

North

8 April 2022 - 10 April 2022

The East Coast Harvest Odyssey, known as ECHO Festival, is back for another year! Hosted in the picturesque wine country on the fringes of Swansea, the 2022 program brings together chefs, winemakers and producers along…

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SciPub Citizen Science

South

7 April 2022

Citizen science: how fun + science = real impacts. Come hear Ben Mastermind (Wellington Park Management Trust), Hanne Neilson (IMAS, UTAS), and Rebecca Banham (Sociology, UTAS) talk about what citizen science is achieving. This is a free…

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Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean

South

3 April 2022

Our oceans are becoming increasingly inhospitable to life—growing toxicity and rising temperatures coupled with overfishing have led many marine species to the brink of collapse. And yet there is one creature that is thriving in…

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Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do!

South

1 April 2022

Poo, Spew and Other Gross Things Animals Do! will show you how being gross isn’t just hilarious – it can be an important survival strategy for animals all over the world. Take a deep breath…

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Ignoring natural history could damn aquatic species

South

31 March 2022

We hear a lot about the climate pressures on ocean life, but freshwater ecosystems are actually disproportionally threatened: there’s not much liquid freshwater in the first place, and society is eyeing off what’s left as…

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Bush Stories

South

29 March 2022 - 12 April 2022

Get connected with nature in Hobart’s beautiful Bushland Reserves. Join for an active morning exploring wild places, discovering amazing plants, fantastic fungi, and finding creatures big and small. Along the journey, you’ll find a magical spot…

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“Understanding Early Earth Environments” – Dr Indrani Mukherjee

North

27 March 2022

The transition of a simple cell into a complex one, billions of years ago, is the reason we share the planet with millions of species today. Indrani Mukherjee will be discussing her research, which focuses…

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Robotics and Coding Afternoon

South

26 March 2022 - 2 April 2022

Join this fun, hands-on workshop with robotics and coding, designed for children and young people aged 8 – 15 years. Learn to drive and code a transparent programmable sphere made by Sphero or code an…

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Bruny Island Bird Festival

South

25 March 2022 - 27 March 2022

Come to Bruny Island to celebrate the remarkable diversity of birdlife on the island. The three-day festival is jam-packed with bird-related events, including guided walks, tours, lectures, art, music, markets and cultural celebrations. Read through…

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Seasonal Walks Through Kingborough’s Reserves

South

24 March 2022 - 8 December 2022

Gentle rambles through Kingborough’s reserves with a guide from Council’s Natural Areas Team Autumn: Thursday 24 March Winter: Thursday 30 June Spring: Thursday 29 September Summer: Thursday 8 December For information and bookings phone: 6211…

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Climate change post Glasgow in terms of Tasmania’s role in Antarctica

Online

23 March 2022

The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UK and Italy, took place in November 2021. Since then, what was achieved? What were the outcomes? How do these reconcile with Tasmania’s role as…

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