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Discovery Square is a series of weekly free events that host children's activities about science, engineering, technology, math, and the arts. The Earth Sciences Museum ran 3 activities: Minerals + Materials, Fossil Fish Dig, and Gold Panning. Other participants at Discovery Square were SheepDog Animation School, TheMUSEUM, Waterloo FIRST Robotics, ORD Solutions inc., Art Shine, Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, and the University of Waterloo's Science Outreach team. We are proud to have participated in such a fun and educational community event!

Over the summer the Earth Sciences Museum hosted earth science programs for the Engineering and Science Quest camp participants. We ran presentations and hand-on activities to educate campers about rocks, minerals, and fossils. Overall, we were visited by 400 campers!

This summer the Earth Sciences Museum participated in the 34th Annual Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show on July 15th-17th. We hosted hands-on educational activities for children. The Earth Sciences Museum is proud to continually be involved with Northern Ontario's largest gem, mineral, bead, rock craft, and jewellery show. 

From vibrant serpentine outside the Crabby Joe's to the crinoid fossils on the outer walls of Immigration Canada, Kitchener is home to a rich geological history. Ancient rocks and fossils can be found in the buildings and surrounding landscapes throughout the city.

On Friday, May 6^th, the Faculty of Science Outreach Team, in partnership with the Jane’s Walk initiative hosted a “Rock around Kitchener” walking tour that explored the unique history of the city as told by its buildings.  

Since 2007, the Faculty of Science has cherished the tradition of honouring alumni who have distinguished themselves as outstanding professional and personal achievers in their chosen fields and who have loyally dedicated their time and service to their alma mater.

Bringing the prehistoric back to life is not just for the movies: soon, anyone anywhere with access to a smartphone, tablet or computer will be able to interact with the University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum’s exhibits, thanks to a new five-year partnership with Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada®. To find out more click here.