Threatened Species Day events
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Jenny Calder
Aug 12, 2008, 11:38:21 PM8/12/08
to Threatened Plant Action Group Tasmania
Hi all,
there are a few exciting events planned on and around Threatened
Species Day this year (September 7). Please see below, and in
particular, take note of Saturday August 30th and Saturday September
13th (as these are TPAG events!)
Saturday 30th of August
- Come along to a field day on the Central Plateau, where we will fix
possum proof bands on the endangered Miena Cider Gums, and repair
cages to protect the precious seedlings from sheep and deer. Call
Jenny Calder at DPIW on 6233-6692 or e-mail
threatenedpla...@gmail.com to register your interest.
Friday 5 September
- Join a Green Thumbs tour at the Botanical Gardens from 10am, to
learn how to propagate plants using cuttings. Includes a special tour
of the threatened plant nursery. Cost $12. Bookings are essential,
phone 6236-3076.
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants and
colouring-in activities for kids. Whilst at the Visitor Centre, take
time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo Exhibition,
with a selection of beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
Saturday 6 September
- Visit the Threatened Specie Display in the Botanical Gardens Visitor
Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from the
nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants and
colouring-in activities for kids. Whilst at the Visitor Centre, take
time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo Exhibition,
with a selection of beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
- Bandicoot Quest Spotlight - Tasmania is a refuge for many species
threatened or extinct in other parts of Australia. Come and prowl
thenight with our nocturnal friends and learn more about Tasmania’s
threatened species. Meet at the Waterworks Reserve at 7:30pm with your
warm clothes. Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and
Reserves Unit on 6238-2886 to book.
Sunday 7 September
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants,
colouring-ins for the kids, and the chance to test your knowledge and
win a plant by doing the “Plants in Peril” Quiz. Whilst at the Visitor
Centre, take time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo
Exhibition, with beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
- Join seed ecologist James Wood at 11am for a free guided tour of
the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre at the Botanical Gardens– a
partner of the Global Millennium Seed Bank Project, and one of the
largest conservation projects ever conceived. Bookings essential by
Thursday 4 September, phone 6263-6050.
- A special ‘National Threatened Species Day’ edition of the
Beaumaris Zoo Bonanza. Come on a guided tour to learn of the animal
antics that took place in this historic site as well as the ties
between this site and Tasmania’s threatened species. 11am and 1pm.
Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and Reserves Unit on
62382886 to book.
- Come and hear a short talk about Tasmania’s beautiful and unique
threatened orchids, and learn what the Threatened Plant Action Group
is doing to help. 3 pm at Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre. More
information to come.
- Bandicoot Quest Spotlight - Tasmania is a refuge for many species
threatened or extinct in other parts of Australia. Come and prowl the
night with our nocturnal friends and learn more about Tasmania’s
threatened species. Meet at the Waterworks Reserve at 7:30pm with your
warm clothes. Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and
Reserves Unit on 6238-2886 to book.
Monday 8 September
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants,
colouring-ins for the kids, and the chance to test your knowledge and
win a plant by doing the “Plants in Peril” Quiz. Whilst at the Visitor
Centre, take time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo
Exhibition, with beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
Wednesday 10 September
- Come to the kids story time at the Hobart State Lending Library
(11am) to meet Errol the Devil, hear a fun story, do some colouring in
and learn about some of Tasmania's special endangered plants and
animals. 11am at the Hobart State Library. Call 6233-8633 for more
information.
- Special threatened species kids activities at the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery from 10:30am. More information to come
Thursday 11 September
- Special threatened species kids activity at the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery. 1:30 to 3:30pm. More information to come
Saturday 13 September
- Visit a highly threatened grassland reserve in Pontville, and learn
how to recognise its unique species and why they are so special at a
short interpretive talk. Then put on your weed whacking hat and help
to fight back the invasion of woody weeds on the site! Call Jenny
Calder at DPIW on 6233-6692 or email
threatenedpla...@gmail.com to register your interest.
About Threatened Species Day
No-one will ever again see the Tasmanian tiger slink through the wet
Tasmanian forest. It is gone forever – it is now extinct. There are
over 50 types, or species, of Australian animals and over 60 species
of Australian plants that are extinct. It is very sad, but it is too
late. Extinction is forever.
But we can still do something about our threatened plants and animals
that are in danger of becoming extinct. About 110 species of animals
and over 520 species of native plants are classified as nationally
endangered (they may become extinct in the near future). Over 180
species of animals and nearly 660 species of plants are classified as
nationally vulnerable (they are likely to become endangered if present
trends continue).
National Threatened Species Day is held on 7 September each year to
encourage the community to help conserve Australia's unique native
fauna and flora.
We can all take action to prevent further extinctions by restoring
healthy numbers of endangered species and ecological communities in
the wild.
National Threatened Species Day was first held in 1996, to commemorate
the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger in captivity in 1936 in Hobart.
By focusing attention on the plight of many of our threatened animals
and plants, Threatened Species Day aims to encourage greater community
support and hands-on involvement in the prevention of further losses
of Australia's unique natural heritage.
there are a few exciting events planned on and around Threatened
Species Day this year (September 7). Please see below, and in
particular, take note of Saturday August 30th and Saturday September
13th (as these are TPAG events!)
Saturday 30th of August
- Come along to a field day on the Central Plateau, where we will fix
possum proof bands on the endangered Miena Cider Gums, and repair
cages to protect the precious seedlings from sheep and deer. Call
Jenny Calder at DPIW on 6233-6692 or e-mail
threatenedpla...@gmail.com to register your interest.
Friday 5 September
- Join a Green Thumbs tour at the Botanical Gardens from 10am, to
learn how to propagate plants using cuttings. Includes a special tour
of the threatened plant nursery. Cost $12. Bookings are essential,
phone 6236-3076.
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants and
colouring-in activities for kids. Whilst at the Visitor Centre, take
time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo Exhibition,
with a selection of beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
Saturday 6 September
- Visit the Threatened Specie Display in the Botanical Gardens Visitor
Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from the
nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants and
colouring-in activities for kids. Whilst at the Visitor Centre, take
time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo Exhibition,
with a selection of beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
- Bandicoot Quest Spotlight - Tasmania is a refuge for many species
threatened or extinct in other parts of Australia. Come and prowl
thenight with our nocturnal friends and learn more about Tasmania’s
threatened species. Meet at the Waterworks Reserve at 7:30pm with your
warm clothes. Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and
Reserves Unit on 6238-2886 to book.
Sunday 7 September
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants,
colouring-ins for the kids, and the chance to test your knowledge and
win a plant by doing the “Plants in Peril” Quiz. Whilst at the Visitor
Centre, take time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo
Exhibition, with beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
- Join seed ecologist James Wood at 11am for a free guided tour of
the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre at the Botanical Gardens– a
partner of the Global Millennium Seed Bank Project, and one of the
largest conservation projects ever conceived. Bookings essential by
Thursday 4 September, phone 6263-6050.
- A special ‘National Threatened Species Day’ edition of the
Beaumaris Zoo Bonanza. Come on a guided tour to learn of the animal
antics that took place in this historic site as well as the ties
between this site and Tasmania’s threatened species. 11am and 1pm.
Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and Reserves Unit on
62382886 to book.
- Come and hear a short talk about Tasmania’s beautiful and unique
threatened orchids, and learn what the Threatened Plant Action Group
is doing to help. 3 pm at Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre. More
information to come.
- Bandicoot Quest Spotlight - Tasmania is a refuge for many species
threatened or extinct in other parts of Australia. Come and prowl the
night with our nocturnal friends and learn more about Tasmania’s
threatened species. Meet at the Waterworks Reserve at 7:30pm with your
warm clothes. Free Event. Call the Hobart City Council Bushland and
Reserves Unit on 6238-2886 to book.
Monday 8 September
- Visit the Threatened Species Display in the Botanical Gardens
Visitor Centre where there will be specimens of threatened plants from
the nursery, information of Tassie’s precious threatened plants,
colouring-ins for the kids, and the chance to test your knowledge and
win a plant by doing the “Plants in Peril” Quiz. Whilst at the Visitor
Centre, take time to marvel at the Tasmanian Threatened Orchid Photo
Exhibition, with beautiful images from some of our talented local
photographers.
Wednesday 10 September
- Come to the kids story time at the Hobart State Lending Library
(11am) to meet Errol the Devil, hear a fun story, do some colouring in
and learn about some of Tasmania's special endangered plants and
animals. 11am at the Hobart State Library. Call 6233-8633 for more
information.
- Special threatened species kids activities at the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery from 10:30am. More information to come
Thursday 11 September
- Special threatened species kids activity at the Tasmanian Museum
and Art Gallery. 1:30 to 3:30pm. More information to come
Saturday 13 September
- Visit a highly threatened grassland reserve in Pontville, and learn
how to recognise its unique species and why they are so special at a
short interpretive talk. Then put on your weed whacking hat and help
to fight back the invasion of woody weeds on the site! Call Jenny
Calder at DPIW on 6233-6692 or email
threatenedpla...@gmail.com to register your interest.
About Threatened Species Day
No-one will ever again see the Tasmanian tiger slink through the wet
Tasmanian forest. It is gone forever – it is now extinct. There are
over 50 types, or species, of Australian animals and over 60 species
of Australian plants that are extinct. It is very sad, but it is too
late. Extinction is forever.
But we can still do something about our threatened plants and animals
that are in danger of becoming extinct. About 110 species of animals
and over 520 species of native plants are classified as nationally
endangered (they may become extinct in the near future). Over 180
species of animals and nearly 660 species of plants are classified as
nationally vulnerable (they are likely to become endangered if present
trends continue).
National Threatened Species Day is held on 7 September each year to
encourage the community to help conserve Australia's unique native
fauna and flora.
We can all take action to prevent further extinctions by restoring
healthy numbers of endangered species and ecological communities in
the wild.
National Threatened Species Day was first held in 1996, to commemorate
the death of the last Tasmanian Tiger in captivity in 1936 in Hobart.
By focusing attention on the plight of many of our threatened animals
and plants, Threatened Species Day aims to encourage greater community
support and hands-on involvement in the prevention of further losses
of Australia's unique natural heritage.
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