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Rocky the Raccoon with Lily the fossil crinoid outside the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park in Toronto, featured in the children's geology and Earth science book Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto.

New Children’s Book Out Now: Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto!

The Geodiversity Education Foundation is excited to announce the release of its second children’s book, Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto, developed with support from the Canadian Geological Foundation! Join Rocky and his fossil friend Lily the Crinoid as they embark on an exciting adventure through Toronto, uncovering the city’s fascinating geological history, ancient fossils, critical minerals and hidden natural wonders. From the Royal Ontario Museum and Queen’s Park to the Don Valley Brick Works, young readers will discover the geology and environment beneath one of Canada’s largest cities. Written by geoscientists Dr. Katie Maloney and Dr. Carolyn Eyles, this beautifully illustrated book brings Earth science to life for children and families. The book is now available in print and FREE to read online in our Kids Zone!

APGO Education Foundation and GeoscienceINFO announce their new identity as Geodiversity Education Foundation, building on a decade of impact in geoscience education.

APGO Education Foundation Is Now the Geodiversity Education Foundation

We’re excited to announce a new chapter! The APGO Education Foundation has officially become the Geodiversity Education Foundation, bringing GeoscienceINFO.com and the Foundation together under one unified website, geodiversity.ca. With a fresh identity and an exciting vision for the future, we’re bringing geoscience education to life through innovative technology, immersive field trips, accessible learning resources and engaging public outreach. Click here to explore our PDF presentation and discover our new identity, mission and vision, and see what’s ahead for the Geodiversity Education Foundation!

From Rocks to Oranges with Joana Rodrigues

Learn how geology is everywhere with Joana Rodrigues! In our newest podcast episode of Beneath Your Feet we talk to Joana Rodrigues, a Portuguese UNESCO expert in geoheritage and geoscience communication. Joana shares her journey from teaching to working in geoparks, where she engages diverse audiences in understanding geodiversity, the non-living elements of nature like rocks, soils, and geological processes. Joana discusses her PhD research on improving science communication in geoparks, highlighting the need for strategic, audience-focused, and emotionally engaging approaches. Joana emphasizes that geology is deeply connected to everyday life, from food and water to natural hazards, and advocates for shifting public perception to see geoscience as essential for sustainability and environmental solutions. Listen at: Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/q1YmsL1SV2b Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beneath-your-feet-a-geoscience-podcast/id1767453308 Amazon music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/c7ebd9a1-5668-4f29-8d4b-4ebfffa617cb/beneath-your-feet-a-geoscience-podcast Blog post: https://geoscienceinfo.com/from-rocks-to-oranges-with-joana-rodrigues/

GeoscienceINFO at Science Rendezvous 2025

On May 10, 2025, GeoscienceINFO participated in Science Rendezvous, a one day science street festival hosted at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. The event showcased hands‑on geoscience tools, interactive displays, and virtual field trip stations that sparked curiosity in visitors of all ages. Our volunteers engaged thousands of participants, helping them explore local geology, environmental stewardship, and the wonder of Earth sciences in a fun and approachable way.