Circus Skills

with Circus Trainer Christian Parr

Circus is a great way to interact with the world, developing co-ordination and physical strength through fun and engaging activities. Social circus trainer Christian Parr will have a variety of circus equipment at the expo for everyone to have a go at, adults included! Come along and have some fun hula hooping, learning to juggle or spinning a plate. Templates will be available to make your own equipment at home too! 

• Nov 5, All Day, Forecourt

Human Powered Vehicles

Rosny College brings their HPVs

Ever ridden a recumbent tricycle - experience one of the easiest cycles in the world to ride - come along to the Expo and test drive the world acclaimed Greenspeed GT3.

• Nov 5, All Day, Forecourt

Jewels of the Bush

HCC Bush Adventures

Make your own spectacular creations using bush materials and your personal flare. Design a jewelto wear or a wild and whacky creature to take home!

• Nov 5, All Day, HCC Bush Adventure display

Bushcare weed quiz

HCC Bush Care

Come and do the Bushcare weed quiz and receive two free Tasmanian native plants..

• Nov 5, All Day, HCC Bush Care display

Living Arts Demonstrations

Local artists demonstrate spinning, weaving, felting, carving and more....

• Nov 5, All Day, Living Arts Space

Kids Activites

Lyrebird

Woolen rope twisting or plaiting, paper craft, leaf rubbings, story telling, beeswax crayon drawing, chalk board art etc.. See Lyrebird blackboard for what's on and when. Throughout the day there will also be face painting $2 and beeswax candle making $2.

• Nov 5, All Day, Kids Space

Eco-fashion Spectacular

Launching the 2011 Sustainable Living Expo in style, some of Tassie's most innovative fashion designers will strut their stuff on the festival stage runway, bring eco-twist to eye-catching fashion that doesn't cost the Earth!

• Nov 5, 9.30 - 10am, Festival Stage

Green Heartedness

Journey to the Heart

Explore how principles of sustainability can be applied to how we treat ourselves. Cindy offers inspiration to maintain a balanced life, to sustain energy, optimism and motivation over the long term.

• Nov 5, 10.15 - 10.45am, Indoor Workshop Space

The Future of Land Use

with Roger Scholes, Jerry de Gryse, Helen Norrie, Peter and Lesley Brenner and Kathleen Broderick

• Nov 5, 10.30 - 12.00pm, Discussions Space

Comfort and Energy Savings in the Home

Home Efficiency Group

Making heaters more efficient, tackling window condensation and improving the health of your home.

• Nov 5, 11.00 - 11.45am, Talk Space

Sourdough Breadmaking (Bring a jar)

Margaret Steadman unlocks the secrets to making a delicious sourdough bread. Bring a jar to take some culture home and make your own.

• Nov 5, 11.00 - 11.45am, Indoor Workshop Space

Dr Splutter Grunt

A favourite with the kids - learn about Sally the sick soil

• Nov 5, 11.00 - 11.15am, Kids Space

Papermaking

Maree Baker teaches the art of handmade paper

• Nov 5, 11.00 - 1.00pm, Indoor Workshop Space

On site Watewater Management

Owen Hunt - SEAM

• Nov 5, 11.30 - 12.00pm, SEAM Display Space

Sustainability and Liveability Infrastructure are Synonymous

“Sustainability” and “liveability” are synonymous for a durable future in built environments. Comprehensive, integrated and cohesive planning and infrastructure goals should be formulated and implemented. How can Tasmania catch up in time?

• Nov 5, 11.45 - 12.30pm, Talk Space

Preserving Your Garden harvest

Preserving guru Sally Wise Demonstrates some of the tricks to preserving

• Nov 5, 12.00 - 1.00pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Being a Small Rural Landholder: Romance vs Reality

NRM South

Owning a small acreage block in the country is a dream come true for many.  Any romantic notions are quickly dispelled when reality sets in and people realise that owning a small property is a lot of hard work, with many responsibilities. NRM South’s Holly Hansen provides some handy practical tips for small landholders.

• Nov 5, 12.30 - 1.00pm, Talk Space

The Future of Economy

with Duncan Kerr, Melanie Milburne, Geoff Fader, Kirsten Long and Rod March

• Nov 5, 12.30 - 2.00pm, Discussions Space

Solar Hot Water: All You Need to Know

Roger Burrell from Solar Water Wise

Pros/Cons of different types of systems explained. Costs vs Benefits of solar hot water. Correctly sizing a solar hot water system. Connecting solar to wood stoves. Gas vs electric boosting. Installation pitfalls: What to ask your plumber to ensure a good installation. Heating your home with solar hydronic floor heating & radiators (optional). REC's: Detailed explanation. Trade or retain. Rebates: Federal Government rebate. Further Information: Relevant Government Departments & other useful websites/resources . New home builders. Questions & answers session

• Nov 5, 1.00 - 1.30pm, Talk Space

Who's Behind all This!

Event details and explanations

• Nov 5, 1.00pm, Indoor Workshop Space

When and How to Oil Timber

Bernd Farasin

A demonstration of how to treat timbers with natural (low cost) oils, all about the advantages of using oils, which products are on the market, how to mix your own oils, where to buy what, how to care for oiled timbers, a bit about wax and why we bother.

• Nov 5, 1.15 - 1.45pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Environment Tasmania... What? Why? Who?

Environment Tasmania is a peak body for 25 Tassie environment groups > find out what we do, why we do it, and how you can get involved in being part of something bigger that makes things better.

• Nov 5, 1.30 - 2pm, Talk Space

Weaving with Natives

Gwen Egg

Weaving with Native Plants: Plant weaving is a great way to get to know who's who among the reeds, rushes, sedges and grasses in your neighbourhood.

• Nov 5, 1.30 - 2.30pm, Living Arts Space

Source Community Wholefoods: Who we are

Source provides a place to explore social and environmental issues, acting as a living example of
urban sustainability which encourages community involvement and creativity. We run a (mostly)
organic food coop, a community garden, a wood-fired pizza oven and much more. Visit: www.sourcewholefoods.org.au

• Nov 5, 1.45 - 2pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Renovating for Energy Efficiency

Ecobuild Solution Distributors (Tas)

• Nov 5, 2 - 2.30pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Felting workshop

with Maree Baker

• Nov 5, 2 - 4pm, Living Arts Space

Star Ratings in the Building Industry

UTas expert Mark Dewsbury explains what the star ratings in the building indusrty actually mean.

• Nov 5, 2 - 2.30pm, Talk Space

The Future of Food

with Alex Mitchell, Helen Hayward, Graeme Stevenson, Sandy Murray, Will Bignelll amd Dion Leste

• Nov 5, 2.30 - 4pm, Discussions Space

LED Lighting: Current Trends

Lights N Lamps

• Nov 5, 2.30 - 3pm, Talk Space

Is Zero Net Housing possible in Tasmania?

CARAWAH

An overview of the use of good solar design, glazing systems and appropriate levels of insulation to achieve houses with minimal or no heating in Tasmania.

• Nov 5, 2.45 - 3.30pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Introducing Community Land Trusts

Leo Foley from Prosper Australia

Community land trusts (CLT) are democratic groups that own real estate to provide benefits to their local communitites; CLTs make land and housing available to residents who cannot otherwise afford them. All prospective home buyers should attend.

• Nov 5, 3 - 3.30pm, Talk Space

Changing the Dream of the Modern World

Be the Change

Join us to explore a new global vision built on Sustainability, Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Justice!
Come together with conscious, aware people who care about what’s happening in the world, our community and with our families. We’ll look at our biggest challenges and opportunities today.

• Nov 5, 3.30 - 4.45pm, Talk Space

Living with Wildlife

Tasmanian Conservation Trust

• Nov 5, 3.30 - 3.45pm, Indoor Workshop Space

Firewood: Are You Burning Their Home to Warm Yours?

Tasmanian Conservation Trust

• Nov 5, 3.45 - 4pm, Indoor Workshop Space