Earth Sciences Museum

🪨🌿 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OUR ROCK GARDEN❔

We are looking for community feedback from you! Please take 5 minutes and fill out the form linked in our bio or scan the QR code in the post above to share anonymous feedback about what you love and want more of in the Peter Russell Rock Garden.

This feedback is part of a 4th year BSc thesis and the museum's strategic plan and future goals on improving community interactions. All of our visitors' experiences are highly valued and help make our museum what it is! Originally established in 1982, the Peter Russell Rock Garden has grown and changed — now we welcome YOU to help shape it's future!

We found some lost rock critters from the Gem and Mineral Show! If you recognize any and wish to reunite them with your family, please pick them up from the lost and found bin outside the museum office (EIT 2022).

Congratulations 🎉🎉 to Ana, our annual Gem and Mineral Show 💎🪨 door prize winner! So glad our sandstone has a new home 😊. To everyone else who entered our raffle, don't be too sad, as you can always try again next year!

Unearthing adventure! 🪨⛏️ Our GeoX campers got hands-on at a real mine site, learning how minerals go from the ground to the gadgets we use every day. Science, exploration, and a little bit of dirt—just the way we like it! 💥🔍

🧪🔬 GeoX campers got hands-on, learning how to use real-world equipment used in earth and environmental sciences! From collecting data to running tests, they didn’t just learn—they did. Future scientists in the making! 🌍💪

🌍 The GeoX campers are on a mission! 🚀 From field to lab, they explored the frontlines of Earth and environmental science — diving into microplastics research and uncovering the secrets of geochemistry. 🔬🌊💎 Learning how scientists use tools like microscopes, spectrometers, and filtration systems to study our planet. Science isn’t just in textbooks — it’s hands-on, minds-on, and happening now! 💡🧪

🔬💧Exploring the world beneath our feet and above the water’s surface! Our GeoX campers dove into the fascinating world of geochemistry by analyzing water samples, uncovering the secrets of nature’s elements. 🌍✨ Big shoutout to the students from Earth and Environmental Science for sharing their insights on co-op experiences, giving the next generation of scientists a glimpse into real-world applications! 🌱

🔬💧From classroom to creek! Our high school scientists explored water filtration, tested porosity, and discovered stream invertebrates in action. Learning gets real when you get your hands dirty! 🌊🪱🧪

Nothing like starting the day in the creek! 🌊
Our students suited up in waders and stepped into Laurel Creek to measure groundwater levels and stream flow. From splashing through the shallows to collecting real-world data, they got a taste of what fieldwork in hydrogeology is all about! 🌿🪣

🌍 Off to a great start! Yesterday marked the first day of GeoX Summer Camp, and our high school students dove right into the world of Earth and environmental science. Excited for all the discoveries ahead! 💡🌱