The Amazing World of Insects in our Neighbourhood
Photographic and Art exhibition by Bronilyn Smith and Karen Stack, talks and Q&A sessions by insect experts, guided walks in local reserves and workshops on native insect hotels.
Join us for some or all of the activities that celebrate the diversity and intriguing world of insects. Four days showcasing the beauty and importance of our invertebrate wildlife though photographic and textile art, guided walks, workshops and talks. Supported by The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (MAG), Australian Plant Society, Kingston Beach Coastcare group and Kingborough Council.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Friday 5th November
Photographic and Art Exhibition (No booking required) 10am – 6pm | Whitewater Room, The HUB
Talks by TMAG Entomologist Dr Simon Grove 11am and 12:15 | Whitewater Room, The HUB (Bookings Required)
Amazing World of Insects Launch
Followed by:
Intriguing Insects: Talks by Tasmanian insect experts Dr Simon Grove and Kristi Ellingsen with a Q&A session after (Bookings required)
6-8pm | Auditorium, The HUB | All Welcome
Saturday 6th November
Photographic and Art Exhibition (No booking required) 10am – 5pm | Whitewater Room, The HUB
Beneficial Insect Hotels Workshop with Sandra Wilson (Horticulturist and Sustainability Educator) 10am | 12 noon | 2pm | Forecourt, The HUB
(Bookings required)
Nocturn with Moths: A guided evening activity with Dr Cathy Byrne from TMAG 7:30pm | Peter Murrell Reserve
(Bookings required)
Sunday 7th November
Photographic and Art Exhibition (No booking required) 10am – 5pm | Whitewater Room, The HUB
Guided Insect Walk with Peter McQuillan and Kristi Ellingsen
11am | Boronia Hill Reserve details on Booking (Bookings required)
Guided Insect Walk with Dr Simon Grove from TMAG and Bridget Jupe from Council
2pm Peter Murrell Reserve details on Booking (Bookings required)
Monday 8th November
Photographic and Art Exhibition (No booking required) 10am – 2pm | Whitewater Room, The HUB
