The APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic
Thank you for joining us on Saturday, Oct. 1, for the 29th annual APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic!
We hope to see you again in 2023 for another day of family-friendly geo-adventures and geoscience fun.
Can't wait until 2023?
Learn more about rocks right now:
2022 Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. MDT | Welcome |
| 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. MDT | Geoscience Game Show |
| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. MDT | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MDT | Virtual Sessions with Partner Organizations |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MDT | Lunch & Travel Time |
| 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. MDT | In-Person Geoscience Experiences at a Partner Organization Location Near You |
GeoHunts
There is still time to complete a GeoHunt!
Geohunts (geoscience-themed scavenger hunts) are available in the following locations:
- Calgary, AB
- Canmore, AB
- Edmonton, AB
Successfully complete one of these three GeoHunts by October 30th, 2022 to be entered into the prize draw!
2022 Partner Organizations
- Alberta Geological Survey
- Calgary Public Library
- Canadian Energy Museum
- Canadian Rockies Earth Science Resource Centre
- Canmore Museum
- Earth Science for Society
- Edmonton Geological Society
- Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
- Mount Royal University – Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Oil Sands Discovery Centre
- MH Interpretive Program
- Royal Alberta Museum
- Royal Tyrrell Museum
- TELUS Spark
- TELUS World of Science
- University of Alberta – Collections and Museums
- University of Alberta – Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- University of Alberta – Physics Department
- University of Calgary – Department of Geoscience
Is Your Child a Girl Guide or a Scout?
By participating in this event they will be eligible to receive the Engineering crest.
Engineering and geoscience are interdisciplinary fields. You can find engineers and geoscientists working together to solve many different challenges. Some examples of engineering disciplines that closely align with geoscience include:
- Civil engineering (bedrock and soil analysis, earthworks, foundation design)
- Environmental engineering (mine wastes, hydrogeology and water management, GIS mapping and analysis)
- Geological engineering (geohazards, mining)
- Geomatics engineering (remote sensing and satellite imagery of earth processes)
- Geotechnical engineering (geomechanics)
To receive an Engineering crest, please indicate that your child is a Girl Guide or Scout in the registration form. Crests will be mailed out to all eligible attendees following the event.
Recap of Past Rock & Fossil Clinics
The 27th and 28th annual APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinics were held virtually and featured live presentations and videos covering a wide range of geoscience topics.
Watch a selection of videos from the 2021 event