Reconnecting with Nature: The Power of Children Planting Trees for Endangered Species
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the simple joys and profound lessons that come from spending time in nature. There is something truly magical about children connecting with the natural world—a connection that nurtures not only their hearts but also the planet.
Mountain Reverence
A tribute to the Mountain written by Gabi Robin. A violinist once told me that the mountain has moods, moods that affect the people in town. This sense has never left me, and occasionally at dusk, when the mountain forms a simple silhouette against the fading sky, and Venus and the moon hover momentarily on edge, it comes to mind, as I watch them disappear beneath the ridge line, moving into the night.
On the Shoulders of Giants Some thoughts on climbing on the Organ Pipes, Kunanyi
On the Shoulders of Giants, Some thoughts on climbing on the Organ Pipes, Kunanyi. Feature image by Dave James
Re-wilding the New Town Rivulet
On Saturday the 28th of June a group of 20 volunteers descended on the New Town rivulet for a weeding and rubbish collecting working bee hosted by New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group in preparation for the upcoming planting day.
A precious mountain refuge for birdlife
Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is a most precious sanctuary for birds-and us, writes Dr Eric Woehler OAM.
A clarion call for species close to brink of extinction
In this clarion call for species on the brink of extinction, Dr Eric Woehler OAM lays out some stark realities and urges us as a society to do better.
Do wombats wear woolly jumpers in winter?
A group of Bruny Island District School kids recently imagined Winter Wombats Wearing Woolly Jumpers and came up with some stunning artworks. As winter sets in we bring out the thermal layers and rug up in order to keep out the chill, all the while knowing that a hot shower, cosy fire and warm drink awaits at the end of the adventure. But have you ever spared a thought for the wallabies and wombats stuck out in the elements for all of the winter months?
Kunanyi "The Mountain" Hobart's special place
A short video created by Marcio Conrado around why Kunanyi is Hobart's special place as a introduction to Kuno's The Kunanyi Stories project, which seeks to bring together and beautifully present a rich, and varied collection of stories of Kunanyi.
Nowhere Else on Earth- Film premiere Eaglehawk Neck
A Short video created by Marcio Conrado showcasing the Eaglehawk Neck film premier of Nowhere Else on Earth, a captivating short film that showcases the extraordinary marine life of Tasmania.
Sea stars on Bruny Island
Julian was interviewed on a Bruny Island beach as to why its so important to collect North Pacific sea star (Asterias amurensis) while out beach walking.
Supergroms Celebrate the Winter Solstice on Bruny
As a way to honour the shortest day and embrace the onset of the coldest months, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms celebrated the Winter Solstice with our annual Jetty jump followed by the first ever Supergroms Lantern Parade. This year's cold water plunge was made all the more exciting with the Alonnah Jetty almost fully submerged by unusually high tides ahead of a big low pressure system and serious cold snap!
Basuranggola: A Recycled Kite Festival
Basuranggola is a recycled kite festival in Iloilo City that transforms waste into flying art, sparking joy and environmental awareness.
Rooted in community collaboration, it reimagines sustainability through creativity, proving that discarded materials can carry dreams.