We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
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Refractions and Revelations: Decoding the universe through light at Refreshing Memories
Step into a world of light, colour, and cosmic curiosity at Refreshing Memories (The STEM Shop) this National Science Week! Join us for a free, hands-on science event where curious minds of all ages can build their own kaleidoscope and use it to explore and photograph the natural world in surprising new ways. Discover how…
Shot In The Dark: Astrophotography in the field
Join expert photographers for a hands-on field experience capturing Tasmania’s night sky. This practical workshop allows photographers of all levels to learn astro and aurora photography techniques in real-world conditions at carefully selected dark sky locations near Hobart. Ticket holders will receive a video link with instructions on how to set up their cameras and…
Southern Nights: The science and beauty of Aurora Australis
An immersive exploration revealing Lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique connection to the southern lights. This powerful visual journey, created during the 2025 solar maximum, showcases award-winning photography by Luke Tscharke, Andrew Phipps, Benjamin Alldridge, and Paul Hoelen. The images capture one of nature’s most elusive and sought-after phenomena, the aurora australis, as it illuminates Tasmania’s night skies. Visitors…
Platypus Family-Friendly Mini Walk
Join “Platypus Guardian” Pete Walsh for a stroll along the Hobart Rivulet, where you’ll discover Pete’s platypus-spotting strategies, and with a bit of luck, spot one for yourself. Learn about platypus habitats and behaviour, the challenges they face in the waterway, and what we can do to help protect their environment. This is an easy…
Platypus Walk
Join “Platypus Guardian” Pete Walsh for a stroll along the Hobart Rivulet, where you’ll discover Pete’s platypus-spotting strategies, and with a bit of luck, spot one for yourself. Learn about platypus habitats and behaviour, the challenges they face in the waterway, and what we can do to help protect their environment. This is an easy…
Slime Mould Forest Walk
During a walk in the forest, naturalist and internationally celebrated slime mould expert Sarah Lloyd will describe the life cycle of slime moulds and their role in the ecosystem. Sarah will indicate the sort of places slime moulds inhabit, how and where to find them, and outline the difficulties of identifying Australian species, many of…
Mushroom Workshop at Tunnel Hill
Explore the fascinating transformation of an abandoned Tasmanian railway tunnel into a thriving hub for growing gourmet mushrooms. Tunnel Hill Mushrooms founder Dean Smith will be joined by Tim Murch from West Tamar Fungi to teach you about the production process from lab to tunnel and how to harvest mushrooms and prepare them for cooking….
Relaxation Breathwork and Sauna Plunge
Breathing is a potent, readily available relaxation tool that can divert the acute stress response and return the nervous system to its relaxed, restful state. Join scientist and wellness teacher Dr Rebecca Chabot to learn to harness the superpower of the breath. In this session, participants will learn the basic science around breathing and why…
Activation Breathwork and Sauna Plunge
When you need a boost, you can use your breath to recharge the body, clear the mind, and activate the energy within. In this session, scientist and wellness teacher Dr Rebecca Chabot will lead participants through several dynamic breathing exercises. The exercises will build to holotropic breathing, to boost the energy flow in the body…