Wellbeing effects of Nature within the Tasmanian Arboretum – A talk and a short guided wellbeing walk  Saturday May 23rd, 10.30 – 12pm 

This event is the Arboretum’s contribution to a whole week of events being held throughout Australia and New Zealand, for Botanic Gardens Week called ‘Botanic Gardens: Where Your Health Grows’ focused on the many health and wellbeing benefits of botanic … Continue reading ” Wellbeing effects of Nature within the Tasmanian Arboretum – A talk and a short guided wellbeing walk  Saturday May 23rd, 10.30 – 12pm “

Sustainability Matters – March 2026

An independent, volunteer run monthly online newsletter sharing sustainable living news & events in North West Tasmania

Film Screening: Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025

    Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025 6pm for shared meal (celebrate the end of the year with us!) And / or  7pm movie, finish 8.30pm   The RESEED Centre, 30 King Edward St Penguin $15 / $10 plus booking … Continue reading “Film Screening: Future Council Saturday 13 December 2025”

MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times

MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times Posted on September 8, 2025 On a Saturday, 30 August 2025 in a meeting hall in Ulverstone, Kim Phillips-Haines, owner of Leven River Cruises and Coastline Tours Tasmania, gave a … Continue reading “MARINUS – ALARM BELLS SHOULD BE RINGING By Tasmanian Times”

No Fish Farms in Bass Strait! Action 15 March 11am South Burnie Beach

  Stand up and help protect our coastal waterways, beaches, fisheries and marine ecosystems from the scourge of Atlantic Salmon farming, the battery hens of the ocean.

2025 Year of the Wood Snake

In Chinese culture, the Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 is a time to connect with nature and adopt environmentally friendly habits:  Reduce plastic: Reduce the amount of plastic you use Plant trees: Plant trees to help the environment … Continue reading “2025 Year of the Wood Snake”

School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!

  Young people thrive in a positive and connected food culture. 24 Carrot Gardens is a food education program of Material Institute, a charity based in Lutruwita/Tasmania. We work with schools to establish kitchen gardens, where students learn to grow, … Continue reading “School Garden Role Opportunity with 24 Carrots!”

Exploring Bioregionalism – FREE WEBINAR 

First Peoples’ governance systems and the Relationalist Ethos 5 December @ 12pm to 1.30pm AEST (Qld time) (Note – this webinar starts at 1pm AEDT – NSW, Vic, Tas time) Join us for AELA’s “Exploring Bioregionalism” webinar series! In our December … Continue reading “Exploring Bioregionalism – FREE WEBINAR “

Grassroots Festival – Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AED

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AEDT 789 Montumana Road Montumana, TAS 7321 Grassroots Festival is an immersive, boots on the ground, hands in the soil, two day event. The main event will be hosted … Continue reading “Grassroots Festival – Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00 – Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00 AED”

Protect our North West Forests!

Remember that stickers are out and about in Penguin, Ulverstone and now Shearwater. Drop by one of these shops to pick up a sticker ($5 each, bring cash) to help keep the message alive.   What do we mean by … Continue reading “Protect our North West Forests!”