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Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:18:55 EST

The Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania is organising an Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop to be delivered by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (TALSC). The workshop aims to increase understanding of the Aboriginal community’s cultural values in coastal areas. Members of Coastcare groups, Local Government and other groups involved with coastal land management are invited to attend the half-day workshop.

The program will involve:

How to recognise Aboriginal heritage sites
Roles, responsibilities and processes for Aboriginal cultural heritage protection including related legislation
‘Gumnuts to Buttons’ session that works through an Aboriginal perspective on Tasmanian history

Venue: TALSC, 4 Lefroy Street, North Hobart.

Monday 20 September, 10am to 2pm (lunch provided)

Numbers are limited, please RSVP to Oliver Strutt on 0407 784 945

Caring for injured Little Penguins forum

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:35:26 EST

Local and interstate speakers will share their knowledge of rescuing and rehabilitating injured Little Penguins. If you are a wildlife carer or have a strong interest and experience in caring for wildlife contact Ursula Taylor for further information: Ursula.Taylor@environment.tas.gov.au

"Sweeping the Broom"

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:36:54 EST

Visit beautiful Maria Island National Park and help with the ongoing effort to control Canary Broom. This weed poses a serious threat to native habitat on the island. Volunteers are welcome to attend for one or more days of the working bee. No experience necessary - training will be given to anyone not familiar with this sort of weed control. Tools and safety equipment provided.

Free accommodation or camping available.

For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Vicki Campbell (63312180 or email vickidcampbell@yahoo.com.au) any time, or (from September onwards) Anne Booth - annegbooth@yahoo.com.au

Sustainable Living Expo

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:55:53 EST

Tasmania's Sustainable Living Expo is the pinnacle sustianability event in Tasmania - showcasing positive examples of creativity and innovation in our community. The Expo is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT organised by Sustainable Living Tasmania and held in Hobart. The 12th Sustainable Living Expo will be held on 6 & 7 November at Princes Wharf on Hobart's Waterfront.

Sustainble Living Expo 2010 is a celebration of how local business, schools, government, individuals and community groups are rising to the challenge and providing solutions to the social and environmental issues facing us. A full festival program - including talks, interactive workshops, art installations, performances and kids activities!

TLCA Annual General Meeting

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:49:23 EST

When: Thursday 16 September, 2010, 5.30 - 6.30pm

Where: Riverlands Centre, 159 Wellington Street, Longford.

State Landcare winner speakers and a light dinner to follow.

Contact executive.officer@taslandcare.org.au for committee nomination information.

Please RSVP by Monday, 10 September 2010 for catering purposes to 03 6234 7117

Climate Change in Agriculture: Sustainable development and small-scale, clean energy production

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:41:14 EST

In TIAR's first Climate Change in Agriculture forum, Caroline Brown will discuss sustainable regional development and the economic opportunities that can be generated by clean technology. She will draw on two case studies in the United Kingdom that demonstrate the potential of microgeneration and biomass.

For more information contact Dr Caroline Mohammed on 03 6226 2921 or email Caro.Mohammed@utas.edu.au