Meet Andrew Skeoch - Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Free

Meet Andrew Skeoch - Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Date & time
Thu 8 May 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 14:00 2025-05-08 15:00 Australia/Brisbane Meet Andrew Skeoch - Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Join acoustic ecologist, professional wildlife sound recordist and author of&nbsp;<em>Deep Listening to Nature</em>, Andrew Skeoch as he guides you through hearing the communications of nature; developing your listening skills, identifying species by ear, recognising behaviours and repertoire, and finding empathy with the voices of other beings. Deeper listening allows us to hear the integrity of entire ecosystems and reveal what the interactions of the biosphere tell us about how nature functions to achieve sustainability. Andrew&rsquo;s presentations are an immersive weaving of evocative recordings, fascinating spectrogram analysis and original ideas. You&rsquo;ll hear the natural environment around you in a whole new way. Books will be available for purchase, or bring your copy from home to be signed. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor&rsquo;s Writers in Residence series. Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-andrew-skeoch-sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium-tickets-1246882441949?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Eventbrite </a>or call the library. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
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Age

Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

Cost

Free

Join acoustic ecologist, professional wildlife sound recordist and author of Deep Listening to Nature, Andrew Skeoch as he guides you through hearing the communications of nature; developing your listening skills, identifying species by ear, recognising behaviours and repertoire, and finding empathy with the voices of other beings. Deeper listening allows us to hear the integrity of entire ecosystems and reveal what the interactions of the biosphere tell us about how nature functions to achieve sustainability.

Andrew’s presentations are an immersive weaving of evocative recordings, fascinating spectrogram analysis and original ideas. You’ll hear the natural environment around you in a whole new way.

Books will be available for purchase, or bring your copy from home to be signed. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence series.

Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the library.

Venue

Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha

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