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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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CSIRO National Marine Debris Project

South

10 January 2015

Researchers from CSIRO have been running several large projects on plastic pollution in our oceans over the last few years. They are working to understand a wide range of topics, from why fishing gear is…

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Liquid Nitrogen Ice cream at the Taste of Tasmania!

South

1 January 2015

Kids in the Park is a free area filled with activities and entertainment for children of all ages. Located on the Parliament House Lawns, families are encouraged to bring children to participate in games, watch…

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Understanding how wet forests might respond to climate change

South

17 December 2014

A Forestry Talks session with Forestry Tasmania’s Principal Scientist Dr Tim Wardlaw. Studies at the Warra Carbon Flux Tower are giving new insights into one of the most productive forest ecosystems in the world. This is…

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RV Investigator- Welcome to Port Celebrations

South

12 December 2014

Free activities and entertainment to celebrate and welcome the RV Investigator- Australia’s newest scientific research vessel. This is a special opportunity to check out some of the amazing science equipment that will be used on board…

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