Saturday, March 29, 2025
Did you know that you can discover the secrets of the past in the earth right beneath your feet? Join us as we travel back in time with a paleoecologist! Explore the evidence left behind by ancient floods, mineral deposits, fires, and animals through “core logging,” a method used by paleoecologists to examine the history stored in the earth!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
Meet the Expert
Samantha Mitchell
Samantha is a master’s of science student at Lakehead University, researching the
ecological history of damaged peatlands. Having worked in both research and
conservation roles, Samantha has a deep-rooted passion for protecting and
understanding the natural world. She works to inspire curiosity in the sciences through
her digital art and creative writing.
This programming was developed by Samantha Mitchell, Mikaela Moore, and Sydney Brooks.
