Community Outreach

July 19 and 20

Join SEG for a Day of Fossils, Fun, and Discovery!
Driftwood Fossil Beds
Saturday July 19
Bring friends and family
 

Discover Driftwood Fossils with expert help!

• Fossil Bed Tours with Experts

Take a guided tour with a professional geologist and a paleontologist at 10am, 11am, and 1pm! Learn how these ancient fossil beds were formed and discover the fascinating fossils hidden within them.

• Hands-On Rock Exploration

After the tour, join BC Parks for a hands-on rock hunting activity! Kids (and grown-ups too!) can use safe tools to search for fossils—there's nothing like the thrill of making your own discovery!

• Fossil Displays

Check out our amazing fossil collection on display—perfect for budding paleontologists.

SEG's Interactive Booth – Fun & Educational!

• Geological Timeline

Take a hands-on journey through Earth's history

• Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock Jar

Use coloured sand and tiny fossil cutouts to create your very own "fossil rock" to take home

• Walk Like the Dinosaurs (Ages 4 & Under)

Let the little ones stomp, dig, and roar in our dinosaur sandbox, complete with sand, wood, rocks, and dino figures!

This event is designed to spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and most importantly—Create awareness of the fossils around us.  Don’t miss out – bring your sense of wonder and come ready to explore!

Please share this invitation with your friends!!
 
Sunday July 20 - 1 pm at the Old Church in Smithers
The celebration of fossils continues on Sunday back in Smithers at the Old Church at 1pm. UBC Paleontologist Bruce Archibald PhD will expand on his research on the Driftwood beds.  The talk is open to general public.

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SEG's Outreach initiatives target the broader community, including schools and elected bodies. Outreach helps non-industry people in the northwest understand the minerals industry, how it works and the benefits it brings to communities across northern BC. The Outreach program is partially funded by the Association for Mineral Exploration.

If you want to request a speaker for your event or meeting, please contact  Outreach Co-ordinator Georgia Mack outreachsmithersexplorationgroup@gmail.com

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