What is geoheritage and why does it matter?
Geoheritage (geological heritage) recognizes that geological knowledge is collaborative, inter-generational, and impacts all aspects of human health and well being.
Local geology impacts all public infrastructure and resources. Geological knowledge has relevance and ethical dimensions impacting citizens, museums, industries, transportation, global relations and the global environment. Geoheritage knowledge, skills and attitudes connect these local, regional, and international domains.
This summer, I am hosting a four-part Geoheritage Summer Institute. These peer-learning sessions are for faculty in local universities and colleges, and other community based educators.
These sessions will be organized to provide foundational knowledge, facilitate discussions among participants, and build a network of multidisciplinary academics with an interest in geoheritage studies and community engagement in Nova Scotia.
2025 Geoheritage Summer Institute
Offered from May through August. 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Atlantic, ADT)
A free noon-hour online seminar for local university faculty and students, members of the local community, and several international guests.
- May 2 Introducing and Discussing Geoheritage in Nova Scotia
- June 6 Sustainable Development Goals & Geoheritage
- July 4 Community Studies: Cliffs of Fundy Global Geopark
- Aug 1 Local, Regional, and International Collaborations
Register Now for the webinars – on Zoom
During these peer-learning events we will discuss what geoheritage is, and what it means to our communities. We will examine how geoheritage supports the UNESCO Sustainable Development goals. Through facilitated discussions, we will explore opportunities for supporting local and international collaborations related to geoheritage and SDGs.
Geoheritage provides a basis for sustainable economic development and broad impacts across human and environmental health.
Let’s talk about geoheritage and explore new opportunities for connecting local and global issues.
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