The Great Anthropocene Explosion
Geodiversity Takes Centre Stage Paul Hubley, P.Geo. All the world's a stageAnd all the men and women merely players,They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time…
Introductory Resources for Exploring the Geology of Ontario
A note from APGOEF: Today we are publishing something a bit different than our regular blog posts! It is our primary goal at APGOEF to educate and spread awareness about…
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Pukaskwa National Park: How 2.7 billion years of geological evolution informs the park’s ecosystems
Joanna Hodge talks about her experience guiding tours and doing geoscience education as the Geologist in Residence at Pukaskwa National Park August 2023.
7 Beautiful Autumn Hikes in Ontario
Looking to explore Ontario this fall season? Autumn is one of the best times to grab a warm drink and get outside to appreciate the colourful landscape. Here's a list…
Crawford Lake: The Golden Spike of the Anthropocene
Crawford Lake is a small lake near Milton Ontario, also called “Kionywarihwaen” meaning “where we have a story to tell” in the Wendat language. The lake was just designated as…
Geo Careers: Mary-Anne Hildebrandt
What is a career? Merriam-Webster defines career as “a profession for which one trains, and which is undertaken as a permanent calling.” With more workplaces embracing the idea of flexibility,…
AGPOEF at Science Rendezvous Kingston
The APGO Education Foundation was excited to participate in Science Rendezvous in Kingston on May 13th, 2023! APGOEF has attended Science Rendezvous Kingston in previous years, and it has always…
Geoscience Histories: John Tuzo Wilson
Canada’s history is full of geoscientists who have made important discoveries in the field of geoscience. Geoscientists work to help advance technology, solve problems, preserve the environment, and understand Earth’s…
Geoscience Histories: Kathleen Rice
Kathleen (Kate) Rice, also known as the Lady of the Lake, was an adventurer, prospector, wilderness survivalist, musher, hunter, trapper, and writer—despite living in a time where it was considered…
Sisyphus Mountain: A Career Reflection by Melanie Siewert, President of PGO
In ancient Greek mythology, Sisyphus is known as the guy destined to push a rock up a mountain for all of eternity, with the rock rolling back to the bottom…