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Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories

South

6 February 2015 - 15 February 2015

Want to find out some new, surprising stories about science and nature?  “Amazing Tasmanian Science Stories” is a beautiful new art-science exhibition happening in Hobart over first two weekends in February. The show will feature new artworks by 10 Tasmanian artists, all telling stories about fascinating aspects…

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Magical Metamorphosis

South

5 February 2015 - 17 February 2015

There will be two sessions on the 5th and the 17th February. This event is for children aged 2 – 5 years (children must be accompanied by an adult). Bring your caterpillar kids along and…

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World Wetlands Day 2015

South

2 February 2015

THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY DEPENDS ON WETLANDS They purify and replenish our water, and provide the fish and rice that feed billions. Wetlands act as a natural sponge against flooding and drought, and protect our…

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Geocaching at Beaumaris Zoo

South

2 February 2015

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt where you can use GPS devices and clues to locate caches carefully hidden by others. You will find out how geocaching works, hunt for nearby caches and create a cache for others…

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Eucalypts of Tasmania

South

31 January 2015

Eucalypts are fundamental to our identity as Australians and Tasmanians for reasons much deeper than we think. Immerse yourself in this delightful journey into the life and times of our beloved Eucalypts. Learn how to identify the different types,…

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School Mathematics: Potential, Policy and Practice

South

29 January 2015

Is mathematics important, even vital, for an individual and for society? Some are adamant that this is the case, while others, equally vociferously disagree, tending to argue that the subject is both boring and irrelevant.…

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Roaring 40°s Kayaking

South

28 January 2015

Hop into a sea kayak and explore Hobart’s marine wonderland with the award winning team from Roaring 40°s kayaking who will lead you on an adventure through time to Battery Point. You will learn some skills, play some games…

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Hitchhikers guide to climate change

South

27 January 2015

Free public lecture – please register HERE. Howie Scher is a geochemist who specializes in reconstructing changes in Earth’s past climate. His interest in past climate developed as an undergraduate student, after tripping over a fossil…

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Geocaching at Beaumaris Zoo

South

23 January 2015

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt where you can use GPS devices and clues to locate caches carefully hidden by others. You will find out how geocaching works, hunt for nearby caches and create a cache for others…

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TMAG School holiday program

South

20 January 2015 - 23 January 2015

Visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) during the January school holidays and enjoy an assortment of fun, free activities with our educators and artist in residence. From creating totemic costumes and masks inspired by threatened and extinct species…

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Bush Adventures for 5 – 7 year olds

South

19 January 2015 - 14 February 2015

Calling all budding biologists! The Hobart City Council’s Bush Adventures summer program for 5 – 7 year olds is filled with fun events for curious kids: Knights in Armour –Mon 19 Jan & Wed 28…

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Bush Adventures for 7 – 10 year olds

South

19 January 2015 - 14 February 2015

Calling all budding biologists! The Hobart City Council’s Bush Adventures summer program for 7 – 10 year olds is filled with fun events for curious kids: Whale of a Time – Thu 22 Jan, 1.30-3pm…

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