14 September 2013

Bridge to City Tree Planting – 22 September 2013



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Join us for the first planting event at the "Bridge to City" Derwent foreshore site. Come celebrate this significant milestone by planting a few trees and then enjoying a friendly morning tea, as we kick off the first official working bee at this beautiful site. With breath-taking coastal views, the sound of lapping water and the occasional appearance of dolphins and other sea life, this site really is quite a special and satisfying site to be involved in restoring.

When:                  Sunday 22 September 10-12.30pm
Meet:                   At the Regatta Ground / Cenotaph car park near the beginning of the intercity cycleway
What to bring:  Sturdy, covered shoes, long-sleeved shirt, trousers, hat, water bottle
Further info:      Contact the Hobart City Council Bushcare Coordinator on 6238 2886 or bushcare@hobartcity.com.au

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Proudly supported by:   the Friends of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania, Hobart City Council and the Australian Government (through the Caring for Country program)

10 September 2013

To Divest or Not to Divest?

350.org Hobart warmly invites you to a public divestment forum on Wednesday 18 September, exploring the issues around our investments in fossil fuels via our super funds and banks.
To Divest or Not to Divest? What can fossil fuel divestment offer our climate, communities and economy? 
Is our super safe? How should we invest?

Everyone’s talking about it. From Obama and Desmond Tutu to the IEA and Lord Stern. Already local governments, religious institutions, universities and major foundations have committed to divest from fossil fuels. 
But is divestment really the climate game changer it’s being made out to be? How do we go about doing it?
Come hear from our panel of experts asking these questions, including: 
  • Stuart Barry, Tas Ethical Financial Advisor
  • Paul Gilding, Internationally acclaimed sustainability consultant
  • Dr Frank Nicklason, Royal Hobart Hospital
  • Naomi Edwards, Chair of Tasplan
 When: 18:00 – 19:30, Wednesday 18th September
Where: Lecture Theatre 2, Medical Sciences Precinct, University of Tasmania, cnr Liverpool and Campbell St.
See tasdivest.org for more information.