Climate Tasmania

2010

26-29 August: Junction 2010, Launceston. This major national arts event, the 7th Regional Arts Australia national conference, will reconsider and re-imagine our future with ideas that celebrate, connect and challenge its participants, including “Streets Alive”, a public performance by school students, and numerous other performing and visual arts events. Click here for more information.

26-29 August: A Map of a Dream of the Future. This art installation by award winning artist Nicolas Low, part of the Junction 2010 national arts conference inLaunceston, is a “climate change garden” presenting the ideas about our future put together by Tasmanian primary school students — the generation which will experience the longer-term outcome of human-induced climate change. It includes a customised Google Earth map of Tasmania. Tasmanian schools are working with writer Heidi Douglas and artist Nadine Kessler on creative exercises involved in this project. For further information and to download the education kit, click here.

26 August: Tasmania—A Renewable Energy State. In the TCAC “Council meets Community” seminar series, presented by Nick McKim, Minister for Climate Change, Sustainable Transport and Alternative Energy, and Peter Rae, Chair, Tasmanian Renewable Energy Industry Development Board. At 5.45 for 6.00pm at the CCAMLR Building, 181 Macquarie Street Hobart (next to Myer Homewares store).

26 August: Lars Gemzøe on public space, public life. Starting 6.15pm at Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, UTAS, Sandy Bay. Lars is an international authority on the quality of public space in our towns and cities. Lecture is in the Hobart City Council’s “Hobart Talks” series.Email or tel. 62262531 to book a seat.

24 August: Ernesto Sirolli “Passion, entrepreneurship, and the rebirth of local economies” (TasCOSS 8th Annual Dorothy Pearce Address). Dr Sirolli has an international reputation for his person-centred model for regional economic development. Entry (includes finger-food, drinks): Members/concessions $15, non‐members $30. 5:00 for 5:30pm, Stanley Burbury Theatre, UTAS, Sandy Bay. Register with TasCOSS, tel. 62310755.

19 August: The Great Disruption. How the climate crisis will bring on a global transformation to sustainability. Paul Gilding, former CEO of Greenpeace International and sustainability-in-business activist for many years, talks about global progress towards sustainability and present his latest thinking on how these issues will unfold over the next few decades. 2.30-4pm Churchill Room, Salamanca Inn, 10 Gladstone Street, Hobart. Fee $35 including afternoon tea. Email for further information.

18 August: Hobart Town Hall Debate. 6.30–8.30pm, Town Hall, Macquarie Street. Forget about Twitter and Facebook; it’s time for a good old fashioned Town Hall political debate. Hear what your Denison federal election candidates have to say as they vie for your vote and test their mettle on the issue of your choice. Featuring Mel Barnes (Socialist Alliance), Geoff Couser (Greens), Jonathan Jackson (Labor), Cameron Simpkins (Liberal) and Andrew Wilkie (Independent). Email Alderman Bill Harvey; or tel. 0428243964 for further information.

15 August: Walk Against Warming. Gather at 12 noon at Parliament House lawns (Hobart) or Civic Square (Launceston), and be ready to take a walk through city streets. This year’s WAW is organised by Environment Tasmania and the Tasmanian climate movement. The walk aims to remind our political representatives that to secure our votes, they must ‘Walk with the people, not the big polluters’. Click here for further information.

13 July: Cultivating Sustainability—behaviour change workshop, Hobart. All day from 9.30 am, at Sustainable Living Tasmania, 71 Murray Street, Hobart. Behaviour change (or the lack of it) is shaping as the biggest headache in the battle for a more sustainable community. To translate knowledge into action, people need to be engaged, take responsibility and feel personally empowered to make sustainable choices. Led by psychologist and experienced behaviour change specialist Tim Cotter, Cultivating Sustainability is a one-day workshop providing sustainability advocates with insights, models and tools to trigger the psychological drivers of sustainable behaviour. For more information click here; for further inquiries email Tim or call (03)93871181.

21 June: Winter Warming home energy advice evening. 6.30-8.30pm, St Francis Xavier Church Hall, behind the church on the corner of Anglesea and Adelaide Streets, South Hobart. The South Hobart Sustainable Community has collected the best tips and advice from local energy assessors and experts who will demonstrate a range of hi-tech through to low-cost DIY actions targeting the most energy consuming components of your power bill. Features will include: • a new household energy meter bulk-purchase, • thermal imaging and air exchange measurements, • hot water cylinder improvements, • DIY auditing kits, • standby savers, • heater efficiencies, • down light dilemmas, • power bill analysis, • climate friendly pledge, and • government rebates. Gluwein and supper provided. Gold coin donation.

11 June: Map of a Dream of the Future—Devonport workshop. See 2 June below for further details.

10 June: Map of a Dream of the Future—Launceston workshop. See 2 June below for further details.

9 June: Map of a Dream of the Future—Dunalley workshop. See 2 June below for further details.

8 June: Map of a Dream of the Future—Moonah workshop. See 2 June below for further details.

6 June: Tread Lightly EnviroFest, Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens. Artists, exhibitors, information booths, public talks and live performances to raise awareness of sustainable living and what’s going on in our community. Jointly organised by RTBG and the Tasmanian Government Environment Department.

4 June: Tim Costello—Climate change and the world’s poor. 4.30-6pm at Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay. Tasmanian Climate Change Office Blue Sky Series lecture looking at the impact of climate change on poor countries and communities. Tim Costello is a lawyer, Baptist minister and CEO of World Vision Australia. The event will also feature a presentation from SecondBite, a not-for-profit organisation which identifies sources of nutritious surplus fresh food and produce for distribution to people in need. Email or tel. 62705485 to confirm attendance.

2 June: A Map of a Dream of the Future—Clarence workshop. Imagine it is 90 years from now and the world has been transformed by climate change. What would your Tasmanian town look like? A Map of a Dream of the Future is a Fresh! (Tasmanian Regional Arts and University ofTasmania) program, a dynamic State-wide project to raise awareness of climate change using creative exercises with words, pictures and performance. Five free school holiday workshops are being held around Tasmania for children aged 10-12. Participants’ ideas will be uploaded into a virtual world where they can see the responses from their peers across the State. Participants need no previous art experience to take part. Click here for more information about Fresh!Bookings are essential — Email or call 63316770 (Ros).

24 May: Sustainable Transport Solutions seminar. 9.30am–4pm at Boardwalk Gallery, Wrest Point. Organised by Pitt & Sherry and featuring keynote speaker Prof Peter Newman, this event takes a detailed look at the options for Tasmania in developing a transport system capable of dealing with future shocks. Cost $110 (concession $80). For further information contact Rebekah Whelan on tel. 63231900.

22 May: Hobart Winter Feast. 6–10pm at Wesley Hall, Melville Street - a celebration and fundraiser for Hobart’s Source Community Wholefoods Cooperative. A delicious three-course vegetarian feast featuring local organic produce, with an auction and music highlighting top local creative talent, and a bar stocking Tasmanian wine and beer. Cost: $25 ($18 concession, $10 children under 10, free for children under 2). Tickets from Source (12 French Street, Sandy Bay) or EcoHaven (71 Murray Street, City). If you want to donate arts, crafts and produce for action call 0403222405.Click here for further information or call 0418307294.

20 May: Council Meets Community—Peter Poulet. 5.45 for 6pm, CCAMLR Building, 181 Macquarie Street, Hobart (next to Myer Homewares). The Tasmanian state architect, Peter Poulet, talks about “integrated design for a sustainable Tasmania” at the Climate Action Council’s May community event. Email for more information.

20 May: Climate Advocacy Fund, Hobart. 6.30pm-7.30pm, Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (Drovers Room), 1 Macquarie St, Hobart. Ethical investments don’t just do well environmentally and socially; they also do well financially. James Their, a founding director of Australian Ethical, talks about the Climate Advocacy Fund, a ground-breaking way to influence corporate behaviour in Australia. The fund will pursue improved climate change performance from Australia’s largest companies principally through resolutions at annual general meetings.

19 May: Climate Advocacy Fund, Cygnet. 7.30pm-8.30pm, Cygnet Town Hall. James Their talks about the Climate Advocacy Fund.

18 May: Climate Advocacy Fund, Launceston. 6.30pm-7.30pm, Tramshed Function Centre Room 28, 4 Invermay Road, Mowbray. James Their talks about the Climate Advocacy Fund.

12 May: The Age of Stupid, Launceston. 7pm at the Launceston General Hospital Level 2 Lecture Theatre, hosted by Doctors for the Environment, Australia and LGH Medical Society. Glimpses of a climate-ravaged future and a call to act now. Screening will be followed by a discussion.

1–2 May: Training for Transition, Launceston, To be held at the Launceston Aquatic Centre, 9am-5pm (both days), this weekend workshop is based on the Transition Town movement, an inspiring and practical global response to the challenges of peak oil and climate change which focuses on building community resilience using the skills, knowledge and creative potential of individuals within our communities. The workshop introduces the framework and processes used by the Transition movement. It is the second Transition workshop to be held in Tasmania; feedback from past participants overwhelmingly demonstrates the value of such a workshop in delivering key insights and understanding, motivation and skills to begin the journey toward a positive and abundant future. Register by Friday 16 April; contact Sandy Murray on (03) 63318406 or 0419578119, or email this address.

1 May: South Hobart Solar Celebration and Barbecue. From 12.30pm, Cascades Gardens, South Hobart, at the barbecues (brewery end of the gardens), to celebrate installation of 150 solar panels and over 70 solar and heat pump hot water systems in our neighbourhood. Meat and vegetarian food, salads, cakes and non-alcoholic drinks provided. Please bring your own plate, cup and crockery to eat with. We will also announce the winner of the Solar Photo Competition. If you haven’t already sent your photo, take a few snaps and email to this address. If you can make it, to help us with catering register on the website by 28 April. For more information phone Margie on 62240605.

1 May: Climate, community and living well (Dunalley). A day of talks, activities, demonstrations and displays, 10am-3pm at Dunalley Community Hall and other venues. Includes information sessions on climate change, potential impacts on fishing and farming, and energy-efficient housing, as well as demonstrations on composting and garden tools and a bus tour of energy-efficient homes. For more information contact the Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House on 62535579.

30 April: Critical Mass cycle ride (Hobart). Starting at 5.15pm at Hobart’s Franklin Square on the last Friday of every month, the Critical Mass ride is a show of support for cycling and for improved cycling infrastructure. All welcome.

Before 30 April: Tasmanian Climate Survey (TCS). This ongoing survey, part of the Waterworks Valley Community Climate Connect Project, seeks to engage with the 90 percent of Tasmanians who want to do something about climate change, aiming to better understand the barriers faced by Tasmanian people in attempting to reduce their climate footprint. The survey takes about 20 minutes to fill out. Those completing a TCS by April 30 will be eligible to win sustainability items worth $500. Click here to begin your survey.

25 April: South Hobart April Growers Gathering. 4pm on Anzac Day at Mel’s garden (#14, 12 Saunders Crescent, South Hobart). Bring along any excess produce, seeds, seedlings, stories to share, and a plate for our shared dinner. All welcome. See you there!

17-18 April: Tasmanian Community Gardens Conference, Devonport. This is the third annual statewide event for all community garden people — experienced community gardeners, recent recruits, and people who are still “just thinking”. A great chance to meet others from around our island. Full of ideas to enrich your experience of building a more sustainable community, get more food from your plots, and enjoy yourself while doing it. Click here for further information. Or you can email Nel Smit; or telephone either (03) 62279891 or 0428201654. Click here to download a draft program and registration form.

To 16 April: SLT E-waste collection drive. Sustainable Living Tasmania invites people to drop off their unwanted computers and other electronic items to its Hobart city office (1st floor, 71 Murray Street) during office hours up to 16 April. SLT is open from 9-5 Monday to Friday, but will be closed for Easter holidays 2-7 April. SLT is keen to get enough old electronic gear to make a spectacular photo for the media to help raise awareness about the e-waste issue and the Recovery eWaste Collection and Sales Facility. Click here for more information on recycling e-waste in Tasmania.

9 April: Streets Alive launch, Launceston. This festival, to be held in August, seeks to engage people with climate change by means of a public arts event. Its launch is at 2.30pm on Friday 9th in the Mall, Launceston. Click here for more news and information on how you can be involved.

28 March: Waterworks Harvest Fair. At the Hobart Waterworks, sites 7 and 8, from 2.00 till 5.00 on Sunday afternoon, a celebration of sustainable community life. Stalls will offer garden produce, seedlings, cakes, crafts, sausage and tofu sizzle, jumble sale, pedal-powered smoothies and other local cottage industries; also face-painting, races, apple bobbing for kids, and the Biggest Zucchini competition for bigger kids. Free minibus; click here for more information.

27-28 March: Penguin Organic Growing Centre—Back to the Future. Garden tour on Saturday to be followed by Festival on Sunday, with plenty of activities and stalls. For further information contact Prue Holling (tel. 64253871).

27-28 March 2010: Sustainable Building and Lifestyle Expo. At the Derwent Entertainment Centre, Glenorchy, 9-5pm Saturday, 9-4pm Sunday. Interactive exhibits and workshops, seminars and forums, plus live shows and special projects to be an inspiration for a sustainable future. Last year’s SB&L Expo featured 120 exhibits viewed by 8000 visitors. Click here for more information.

27 March: Earth Hour 2010. At 8.30 pm, on Saturday 27 March this year, cities and states, governments and companies, communities, families and individuals come together to recognise the need for action to reduce carbon emissions to lessen the impact of climate change. It is marked by turning out the lights for one hour as a symbol of our determination to continue to strive, every day of every year, for a safe climate. Click here for more information.

27 March: UTAS Earth Hour Event. 7:30‐9:30pm, Accommodation Services Amphitheatre, top of College Road, Sandy Bay. You and your friends are invited to join in an evening of FREE food, candlelight and live entertainment to celebrate a combined commitment to environmental sustainability. The University of Tasmania will be participating by switching off non–essential lights in buildings across its three main campuses in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

23 March: Understanding coastal changes—causes and implications (Ulverstone). All are welcome to this Tuesday morning seminar (9.30am - 1.00pm, lunch included) at the Ulverstone Civic Theatre. Three expert speakers will discuss implications of climate change for our coastal ecosystem: Chris Sharples, coastal geomorphologist, Richard Mount, from the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Spatial Information Science, and Peter Dann from Phillip Island Nature Park. Call Leanne on 64316285 to secure your place. Registrations are essential and will close on 19 March.

18 March: Wood fired power community forum. 12.30pm at Hobart Town Hall. Environment groups will launch a joint campaign to oppose burning of native forests for power and exporting native forests as fuel-wood, followed by a community forum on wood-fired power. Health professionals, scientists and environmental campaigners will speak about the range of community, economic and environmental impacts associated with proposals to burn native forests for power generation in Tasmania. This event follows a successful community forum in Judbury (Huon Valley), where residents unanimously supported a motion calling for a ban on wood fired power stations and exports of fuel-wood overseas. More information: Jess Wright, Environment Tasmania.

14 March: Save Tasmania’s Water. Open air forum, 1.00 pm Civic Square, Launceston. Speakers include Peter Cundall, Todd Walsh, Kim Booth, Vica Bailey, Jeremy Ball, Margy Dockray. For more information call 0427889789.

13-15 March: Climate Action Summit, Canberra. At Australian National University, Canberra. This three-day event builds on the achievements of last year’s exceptional summit, which launched countless local initiatives around Australia. The Community Action Network seeks to build a diverse, participatory grassroots climate action movement, support the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources, implement the outcomes of national summits and facilitate major campaigns. The summit is open to all; to join the Network click here.

12 March: Tim Flannery in Launceston. In the 2010 Examiner-John West Memorial Lecture (8.00 pm, Albert Hall, Cimitere Street), Prof Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers, will speak on climate, nature and our future. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a renowned scientist, thinker and campaigner for a more responsible attitude to our environment.

11 March: Lars Gemzøe on Launceston’s inner city. 6.00pm at The Tramshed, Inveresk. Lars Gemzøe is a senior partner in Gehl Architects, a firm which has transformed public spaces throughout the world to be people-friendly. The University of Tasmania hosted G.A. last year to discuss with government and community people about how Tasmania might benefit by a fresh approach to key urban spaces. Lars Gemzøe is introduced by Launceston Mayor Albert Van Zetten. Click here for more information.

11 March: Vote for a Safe Climate—public forum. 6.30 pm at the Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania Sandy Bay campus (off Churchill Avenue), on Thursday 11 March. See how the parties contesting this year’s Tasmanian elections shape up on climate policy. Lisa Singh (Labor), Cassie O’Connor (Greens), Vanessa Goodwin (Liberal), and Mel Barnes (Socialist Alliance) will be on stage to defend their parties’ climate credentials. Organised by Climate Action Hobart.

2 March: What’s in your water and why? 7pm at the Tram Shed Function Centre, Inveresk, Launceston. Water issues currently facing the whole Tasmanian community — not just the East Coast. Speakers include Dr Frank Nicklason, Peter Cundall and Kim Booth MHA.

27 February: Human Windmill at Salamanca. 12-2pm on Salamanca lawns, market-goers will see this eye-catching action to promote and educate the public about the Climate Action Hobart initiative, 10 Steps for a Safe Climate - Tasmania’s Contribution to Preventing Dangerous Climate Change, with a focus on Step 4: Tasmania to become a Renewable Energy Island with 100% Renewable Electricity by 2020, emphasising Tasmania’s world-class renewable energy resources. Get involved: we need 20+ people to create the windmill and more to hold a long banner. Please click here if you can help create the human windmill.

26 February: Dancing with the Climate Stars: Lunchtime (12-1pm). At Salamanca Place busking stage, three pairs of dancers will compete against each other, representing the three main parties in the state election. A Climate Action Hobart panel will assess each couple, based on the merit of their party’s climate policy (as well as their dance step!).

24 February: Jan Gehl on Hobart’s inner city. 6.30pm at University Centre, Churchill Road, Sandy Bay. Gehl Architects have transformed public spaces throughout the world to be people-friendly, and Jan Gehl was hosted by the University of Tasmania last year to meet with government and community people and discuss how Tasmania might benefit by a fresh approach to key urban spaces. Introduced by Lord Mayor Rob Valentine, Prof Gehl will present the inaugural Hobart City Council “Hobart Talks” series. Click here for more information.

20 February: Rally—Solutions For a Better Tasmania, Hobart. On Parliament House lawns, Hobart, starting at 11.00 am, this rally promotes positive local initiatives to deal with the climate challenge, in the run-up to the Tasmanian election. Click here for more information.

Early 2010: Earn Your Stars Community Grants Program. Does your community group have a project to give people the tools, skills or knowledge to reduce their carbon emissions and conserve energy? The Tasmanian Government is offering $50,000 in small grants (up to $3000 per community group) to help communities implement local responses to the climate challenge. Applications will be accepted by the Tasmanian Climate Change Office until allocated funds have been expended. Click here for more information. Larger grants of up to $30,000 can be sought through the ClimateConnect program.

4 February: A socialist perspective on climate (public forum, Hobart). 6.30 pm at Hobart Activist Centre, 225 Murray Street: Dr Hans Baer University of Melbourne social philosopher and author, discusses the need for an eco-socialist perspective in the Australian climate movement. Cheap meal available at 6pm. Phone 62346397 or email this address for more information.

1-7 February: Bus It Challenge. Politicians, candidates and prominent Tasmanians will be reminded what it’s like when your livelihood depends on the reliability of public transport – and also a chance to listen to everyday conversations – by committing to use nothing but public transport in a 48 hour period. Click here for more information.

27 January: Oxfam picnic/meeting Launceston. 6pm at City Park Band Rotunda (LEC if wet), planning for climate campaign and other action. Contact Ros 0437 741 677

11-24 January: Permaculture Design. 12-day residential course at Lorinna, north-western Tasmania, led by Rick Coleman. For further information email Hannah Moloney or tel. 0418307294.

17 January: South Hobart Growers Gathering. At 6pm on Sunday 17 January, monthy gathering of South Hobart food gardeners, visiting Andrew and Lissa’s garden at 2a Smithurst Avenue. A great place to swap seedlings and produce. All welcome with or without things to trade; bring something to share for dinner, your questions and knowledge, and your joy in growing stuff.

12 January: Launch–“Ten Steps to a Safer Climate”. 12 noon at the Waterside Pavilion, Mawson Place, Hobart: all invited to this important public event. With the State election happening in March 2010, the launch of “Ten Steps” offers guidance to Tasmania’s political leaders by listing the 10 most important strategic actions Tasmania can take to reduce our carbon pollution. The strategies being released on Tuesday are the result of intensive public discussion in 2009.

January: A Way Forward. Next Launceston meeting of “A way forward - Sustainable Tamar Region” (date to be notified).

2009

13 December: Source Community Celebration. At Source Community Wholefoods Cooperative, French Street (just above the UTas Students Union), 4-8 pm. Celebrate the culmination of four years of effort with wood-oven pizzas, drinks, treats, while discovering more about this ground-breaking (pun intended) project. The season’s first garlic harvest will be on offer.

12 December: Walk Against Warming. This year, Australia’s largest day of community action on climate change is planned to coincide with the midpoint of the Copenhagen Climate Summit and the International Day of Action on Climate Change. There are two events in Tasmania: in the Florentine Valley and in Launceston.Click here for more information on Tasmania’s Walk Against Warming.

8 December: Our Earth–Who is responsible?. 2-4pm, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart. Taking care of the natural world is a central teaching of Buddhism. Hear about this sacred duty from one of the great moral thinkers and teachers of our time, the Dalai Lama. More information from The Dalai Lama in Australia.

7 December: Walk Against Warming Quiz Night. At The Republic Bar function room, starting at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 or concession $7. Great prizes are up to be won for the biggest climate smarties! Get your tickets at the Green Shop, Sustainable Living Tasmania, or The Wilderness Society shop.

1 December: Fresh from the Arctic - an evening with Eric Phillips. 6.30–8.30pm at the Dechaineux Theatre, Arts School on Hunter Street, Hobart. Eric is a winner of the Order of Australia Medal for his effort in exploring the world’s polar regions for over twenty year. He is the only person to have crossed the world’s four largest ice caps and has spent many years leading major scientific and commercial expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Eric joined a team of scientists for a three-month Greenpeace Arctic  expedition to investigate climate change impacts.

25 November: “In Transition” film screening, Launceston. 7.45pm for 8pm, at Royal Oak Hotel, 14 Brisbane Street. Stories of communities creating their own currencies, setting up their own pubs, planting trees, growing food in their local Transition initiatives, offering practical solutions to this big issue.

10 November: Wasting Away—public lecture by Chris Jordan. Artist and cultural activist Chris Jordan explores the mountain of waste generated by our modern lives, and ideas for dealing with it. 5.45-7pm, Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay.

7 November: Climate Connect community grants program. Round 2 of this Tasmanian government grants program is open from 7 November to 29 January. The program provides grants of up to $30,000 to eligible organisations for projects which help communities identify and implement local solutions to the challenges of climate change. For more information go to the Tasmanian government’s climate change website.

7-8 November: Sustainable Living Expo 2009. Free event, Princes Wharf, Hobart, 10am-5pm. Features displays, talks, and interactive workshops on •sustainable building and renovating, •renewable energy and solar hot water, •energy efficient heating and cooling, •saving water, •gardens and food, •smart transport, •sustainable waste management and •community solutions.Prospective exhibitors and other participants should email Sustainable Living Tasmania or call 62345566.

6 November: Creating the new economy—Paul Gilding and Ted Trainer. Paul Gilding is a world-leading business adviser on sustainability strategy who will present his thesis, the Great Disruption. Ted Trainer is a Sydney-based social scientist who is interested in sustainability issues and the global economy. At Hands-On Energy Discovery Centre, Hydro Tasmania, 4 Elizabeth Street, Hobart: 9.30-11.30am (Paul Gilding) and 1.3pm (Ted Trainer). Booking essential—visit the website or tel. 62345566.

5 November: Future public transport, Kingston forum. 6.30-8pm The Centre, St Clements Anglican Church. Imagining a 21st century public transport system for Greater Hobart. More information from Our Island Our Voices.

4 November: The Burning Season Free film screening, 7.45 for 8 pm, 14 Brisbane Street, Launceston. Information: Sandy 0419578119.

3 November: Future public transport, Glenorchy forum. 6.30-8pm Civic Centre, Eady Street. Imagining a 21st century public transport system for Greater Hobart. More information from Our Island Our Voices.

25 October: Vegetarian cooking class. 11am-2pm Join Vegetarian Tasmania for a life-enriching session of food and learning. Suitable for anyone who wants to learn new cooking skills. For more information email Vegetarian Tasmania.

25 October: Kingston Bypass Community Walk. Climate is an issue in connection with the proposed Kingston road bypass. What else could we do with $42 million? Join the walk and call for a sustainable future. Starting at 3 pm where Spring Farm Road joins Channel Highway. Click here for more information.

24 October: “350” events on International Day of Climate Change Action (24 October). Tasmanian events to create “350” images to be posted as a global visual petition on the 350 global website.

(350-1) Hobart: Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens: From 17 October, RTBG visitors are invited to add supplied plant material to help to create a “350” collage on the lawn near the Floral Clock, to emphasise that time is running out for effective action on climate change. Email Lorraine Perrins for further information.

(350-2) Devonport: Tasmanian Arboretum: Plants affect all life, and climate affects all plants. Visit the Arboretum (46 Old Tramway Road, Eugenana) any day before 24 October and help make a 350 collage from waste plant materials collected nearby. More information: tel. 64272690.

(350-3) Hobart: “Losing Tasmania — A procession of precious things”. From 7.30-8.00pm on the International Day of Climate Action, 350 people needed for a short procession around the Hobart waterfront, in which each participant carries a symbol of what is precious to them in their lives. Register by emailing Hobart-350 Project. More information from Neil Cameron.

(350-4) Launceston: “Windmill” picnic 1-4pm, Royal Park. The aim of this family event is to make paper windmills and plant them in the ground to form a massive “350”. More information from 350.org.

(350-5) Launceston: 350 Day Picnic at The Gorge. Contact Amy 0424626427 or email.

(350-6) Styx Valley: Human 350 sign. 12 noon, Styx Valley (2 hours from Hobart). A visual reminder of the role of our forests in stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in our atmosphere.Click here for more information.

(350-7) St Helens: Get on your Bike. A bike ride ending at St Helens Wharf at 2pm for a 350 photo. Click here for more information.

(350-8) Ulverstone: Family “Green-Blue” Barbecue. 12 noon at Otto’s Grotto picnic area, Shropshire Park, Dial Street, Ulverstone (just past the Ulverstone Yacht Club, near the playground), for a family-friendly community picnic lunch, games, guest speakers and music. Wear an item of blue or green clothing.

15 October 2009: Winds of Change community forum. 6.45pm at Hobart Town Hall (50 Macquarie Street). Organised by Alderman Bill Harvey, this meeting will look at Hobart’s renewable energy options, including views from wind-energy exponents Rob Nichols (Nichols Poultry), Bruce Lipscombe (engineering consultant), David Shapero (Future Energy), Dr Cindy Hull (Roaring 40s, Paul Fulton (Joule Logic).

13 October: The cost of climate change. At the Baha’i Centre, 1 Tasman Highway, Hobart, 9am-12.30pm. Public forum on the cost of living implications of climate change organised by TasCOSS, Anglicare, Unions Tasmania, Environment Tasmania and Sustainable Living Tasmania as part of Anti-Poverty Week. Guest speakers include Tony Westmore (ACOSS), Michelle Bissett (ACTU), Jess Wright (Environment Tasmania) Paul Mallett (Anglicare Tasmania) and a representative of the Tasmanian Climate Change Office. RSVP by email or tel. 62310755 by 9 October.

10 October: Hobart Climate Change Engagement Forum. At Phillip Smith Centre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe, 10am–4pm. This inaugural event seeks to bring people together to hear latest implications for Tasmania and start a program of wider engagement. Details: Phil Harrington 0419106449 or Margaret Steadman 62345566.

7 October: Agribusiness and climate change. 9:00am-3:30pm at Tram Sheds Function Centre, Inveresk Railyards, 4 Invermay Road, Launceston. Providing practical examples of rural enterprises dealing with climate change in the agriculture, food and beverage industries. More information at Farmpoint website.

2 October: Statewide Forum on Climate Change. 10.30am-4.30pm at Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk: Tasmanian Youth Forum asks What are you doing? What can you do? Who can help you? Book a place by email or tel. 0488235511.

2 October: Walk to Work Day. Be a Walking Class Hero by leaving the car at home, or at least a kilometre from your destination, and walking to work. If you use public transport, get off a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way, or take a half-hour walk at lunch-time and where possible walk up stairs.

2 October: “Equal Rights at the Lights” mass pedestrian crossing. Cnr Davey and Murray Streets, Hobart, outside DHHS building, at either 8.10am or 8.40am. Mass pedestrian crossing to highlight inadequacy of timing for pedestrian crossing. For more information email Pedestrian Power.

26 September: Source Wholefoods working bee. A day of planting, garden-bed building and fencing, with gourmet food around the pizza oven. At Source Centre, French St, UTas (behind Ref.). All welcome.

24 September: Climate Change and Cities–a way forward. Second annual Tasmanian Climate Action Council ‘meet the community’ event featuring Council member Professor Rob Adams, at Stanley Burbury Theatre, University Centre, Sandy Bay Campus, 5.30–8pm.

23 September: “Sisters on the Planet” follow-up. Where do we go from here? – following the showing of the movie, a discussion and planning session at the Royal Oak, 14 Brisbane Street, Launceston, at 7pm.

22 September: National Water Information Seminar. Senior Bureau of Meteorology staff present progress report on water scarcity, water quality and flood risk management. 9am-3.15pm at Hobart Function and Conference Centre, 1 Elizabeth Street Pier. Participants must register before 15 September.

22 September: Annual meeting, Sustainable Living Tasmania. For Members and people who wish to join, at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 22 September, 71 Murray St, Hobart (in the basement art gallery), with supper upstairs in SLT’s new community space.