EVENTS

Vote for the Climate Public Forum

Thursday, 11 March 6:30-8:30pm

The forum is a joint initiative of Climate Action Hobart, a grassroots community climate action group and Environment Tasmania, the state’s peak environment body and is supported by the UTAS Environment Collective.

The public forum will provide the community with the latest information on Tasmanian political parties’ climate change policies in the lead up to the state election. The forum will be chaired by community leaders and will include a presentation on Climate Action Hobart’s benchmarks for Tasmanian climate change policy – Ten Steps for a Safe Climate: Tasmania ’s contribution to avoiding dangerous climate change.

This event will be held in the Stanley Burbury Theature, UTAS campus, Sandy Bay.  To RSVP or for further information please contact Jess Wright at Environment Tasmania on 6224 6319 or climate@et.org.au

Public Lecture - "The CPRS is it right for Australia" with Tim Flannery

Friday, 12 March - 8pm - Launceston

Distinguished Professor, Tim Flannery, will be presenting the Examiner John West Memorial Lecture at the Albert Hall on Tamar/Cimitiere Street.

Grand Opening - Source Community Wholefoods

Saturday, 13 March

After 5 years of hard work and hundreds of dedicated volunteers lending a hand, Source Community Wholefoods is opening it's doors.  If you want access to affordable, ethical food - Source is the place for you!  The Sandy Bay not-for-profit food store will stock everything from healthy treats to all the fixings for a gourmet meal to toilet paper! A florishing community garden, green waste recycling, wood-fired pizza oven and community leisure space complete the site. For more information visit the Source website or download a membership form.

Honey Bee Blues - Screening

Sunday, 14th March 2010 – 6pm

Honeybee Blues tells the story of the world’s disappearing European honeybees and the efforts of Australian scientist Denis Anderson to save them from annihilation. From the old growth forests and orchards of  Tasmania and mainland Australia to the industrial farmlands of the United States and the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Honeybee Blues is a scientific detective story that tells a 21st century cautionary tale. State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

Geeveston Atmos Fair

Sunday, 21 March - 10am

The Atmos Fair is to encourage the community of Geeveson to find ways to become more energy efficient, reduce thier emissions and explore new and existing ideas in renewable energy, water conservation, recycling and local food production, save money and have fun! An initiative of the Geeveston Community Centre.  Visit the website for more info.

POGC FESTIVAL – BACK TO THE FUTURE - Penguin

27th and 28th March 2010

There will be garden tour on the 27th, with the festival happening on the 28th at the Penguin Organic Growing Centre. The festival will include plenty of great activities for both adults and especially for children, lots of stalls and demonstrations for sustainable living.

Also watch out for further information about the Community Gardens conference which will work in with the festival. For further information, contact Prue Holling on 64253871 or visit the NWEC website.

South Hobart Neighborhood Day Celebration

Sunday, 28 March 11-1pm

Join other residents of South Hobart to celebrate the South Hobart Community. There will be pancakes, circus skills workhsops, bicycle maintenance, fresh local produce and much more.  The inagural event will be held in the D'Arcy Street park and is a joint initiative of the South Hobart Sustainable Community Group and the South Hobart Progress Association.

Waterworks Harvest Fair

Sunday, 28 March 2-5pm

The Waterworks Community are putting on the family fun day in the park at Waterworks Reserve.  There will be stalls, entertainment, games for the kids, food and fun for all.  Download a copy of the poster.

Public Lecture - Blue Sky Series presents Jean-Michel Cousteau

Wednesday, 14 April 6-8pm

The TCCO invites you to an exciting event featuring world-famous marine film-maker Jean-Michel Cousteau of the Ocean Futures Society. Mr Cousteau will speak on the impact of climate change on our oceans. 

This event will be held at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, UTAS Sandy Bay campus. See flyer for full details.

Don’t miss out on Mr Cousteau’s only public lecture during his visit to Tasmania.  Confirm your attendance by emailing the climate change office.

Tasmanian Growing Communities Conference - Good Food Good Future

16-18 April - Devonport

A weekend of workhsops, speakers, fieldtrips, and networking for everyone interested in school, community or backyard food growing.  Download a draft program and registration form here. Contact Nel by email for more information.

Regenerative Agriculture Workshop Series : AUS/NZ 2010

Sept-Nov 2010

This initiative is being developed and facilitated by leading farm education providers across Australia and New Zealand and features both international presenters Joel Salatin (US), Kirk Gadzia (US) & Eugenio Gras (MX) and locals Darren J. Doherty (AU) & Paul Taylor (AU) respected worldwide for their innovative contributions to farming methodology.

The workshops series will run state-by-state over a period of four months and cover a broad curriculum spanning grazing and farm management, through soil fertility and farm design to direct marketing and re-localisation strategies. An extraordinary company of worldwide expertise who will assemble (through the Regenerative Agriculture Workshop Series), the big picture concerning the present & future of agriculture & community. Farmers can get FREE registration. Visit the regenAG website for more info and to register.

2010 Sustainable Living Expo

Saturday and Sunday - 6 & 7 November - Shed no. 1, Princes Wharf

Our annual celebration of sustainability - now in it's 12th year - Don't miss out on the excitement!  Put the dates in your diary early.  Visit www.sustainablelivingexpo.org.au for the latest information.

Critical Mass "Cycle Celebration"

5:15pm @ Franklin Square Last Friday of every month!!

Please come take part in a ride around Hobart to show your support for cycling and advocate for improved cycling infrastructure.