Event

Who We Are

The Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG) Foundation is excited to be organizing the Earth Science for Society (ESfS) exhibition in Calgary Alberta. The ESfS organizing committee members are geoscience volunteers.

What We Do

This is a free, family-friendly event with activities for all ages. You are invited to visit our four themed pavilions Energy for Us, Resources and You, One Dynamic Earth and Our Future! ESfS showcases hands-on, interactive exhibits showing the importance of the Earth Sciences in our everyday lives in a fun way. Geoscience volunteers are on hand to help you and the youth groups, elementary and junior high school students who attend on organized visits.

ESfS Vision

The Earth Science for Society exhibition will inspire an understanding of Earth Science which is fundamental to public appreciation of responsible consumption, resource management, natural hazards, climate science, and environmental issues.

Knowledge of Earth Science is crucial for responsible collaboration by geoscientists, governments, and companies to find and develop resources for the products and infrastructure that we use in our daily lives.

Increased science literacy is essential for the students of today as they are the decision-makers of tomorrow and the future caretakers of the Earth.

Overview Poster

• To expose students and the public to various aspects of Earth science in a fun, educational and interactive way.
• To inform students about education and career options.
• To demonstrate how Earth science plays a critical role in our society.
• To make the connection between responsible resource development and the things we depend on every day.

MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary, Calgary Alberta
402 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary AB T2N 1N4

Geo-Theatre & Speakers

Geo-Theatre admission is free!

The Geo-Theatre will showcase family-friendly geoscience presentations of general interest. Seating is available for 150 attendees.

Presentations will take place on Sunday March 15, 2026.

Program Information

Sunday March 15, 2026:

1:00 – 1:20 pm – Dr. Emily Bamforth
2:00 – 2:20 pm – Dr. Jon Noad
3:00 – 3:20 pm – Dr. Emily Bamforth
4:00 – 4:20 pm – Dr. Jon Noad

 
SPEAKER: Dr. Emily L. Bamforth
Curator, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Topic: The Monstrous, The Magnificent, and The Mysterious: Dinosaurs of Western Canada
 
SPEAKER: Dr. Jon Noad
Senior Palaeontologist
Topic: How to find fossils, and what to do when you find them: with examples from around Calgary

Speaker Summary

Do you enjoy volunteering with youth? ESfS needs volunteer guides to escort grade school students throughout the exhibit. If you would like to volunteer, please contact us at esfsvolunteers@gmail.com.

To donate online, please click on the button below and select “Earth Science for Society (ESfS)” from the dropdown list of specific funds:

For more information on donating or sponsoring, please contact esfscanada@gmail.com.