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Help Plant 1500 Trees at ZooDoo

South

20 August 2024

WHAT TO EXPECT: Join us at ZooDoo to help get 1500 trees in the ground. The trees you plant will contribute to increasing connectivity for wildlife throughout the Pages Creek Catchment and improving the habitat of…

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Young Tassie Scientists at Queenstown Library

South

19 August 2024

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Bring the whole family…

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By Gum: Healing Country, East Coast Field Day

South

17 August 2024

A day field trip to three spectacular Tasmanian East Coast properties. Showcasing positive stories of landscape recovery, saving threatened species, covenants and giving back to Aboriginal custodians. Meet researchers, land managers, scientists and volunteers. Includes…

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Festival of Bright Ideas

South

17 August 2024 - 18 August 2024

The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks the curious and creative mind to find out more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and…

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The Science of Sky Country

South

17 August 2024

Join us for a special National Science Week event with a panel discussion on Dark Sky Country, including keynote speaker Duane Hamacher. Duane is internationally renowned for his research in cultural astronomy. He has researched…

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Vaginal Vignettes: Sex in the Animal Kingdom

South

16 August 2024

Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again! See wacky and wild tales of female animal reproductive anatomy and behaviour come to life on stage. From the times of Aristotle and Darwin to today,…

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Science and Action for Species Survival

South

16 August 2024

To celebrate National Science Week, join Bob Brown and a panel of inspiring speakers for an evening of talks and films as we explore the critical role of science and taking action to protect threatened…

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Discover CallTrackers – Hobart

South

16 August 2024

Curious about the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night?  From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around…

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Antarctic Wildlife: Skating on Thin Ice

South

13 August 2024

Summary: Antarctic sea ice is changing, impacting the animals that depend on it. Join our panel of experts to discuss the recent changes and discover how they affect Antarctic wildlife. Presenter(s): Professor Delphine Lannuzel, marine…

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Young Tassie Scientists at Taroona Primary School

South

13 August 2024

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young…

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The Science of Selecting, Planting and Establishing Trees

South

11 August 2024

Join us at Inala for a one-day workshop on the science of selecting, planting and establishing trees. This workshop will cover tree biology 101 and an introduction to the principles of soil science. It will…

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Cryptic Wonders: Enchanting Slime Moulds

South

10 August 2024 - 16 August 2024

Slime moulds… What are they? What ecological roles do they play? Why do they look so beautiful? Slime moulds impress people when they see the beauty and intricacy of their miniscule fruiting bodies. Learn about…

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