Pink-glowing possums and bandicoots, green-glowing snails and wallabies, blue-glowing spiders and sugar gliders, technicolour owls, flowers, and fungi! Join biologist Dr Lisa Gershwin on this truly unforgettable nature experience, a short walk from Hobart's CBD.

Lisa will share the glowing world through fascinating stories and show you how to get great photos. You might even spot a platypus! Lisa will supply the ultraviolet (UV) torches and the natural history narrative, while nature will supply the wonder and awe.

Dates & Hours
Fri 8th Aug
Sun 17th Aug
Fri 22nd Aug
Fri 29th Aug
For specific times, please check event website for details
Location
Hobart Rivulet, near Hamlet Cafe
Hobart Tas 7000
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