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/

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.

APGO Education Foundation is delighted to support Dr. Daniel Dick’s research on improving accessibility of in-situ paleontological heritage via digital conservation using Wainfleet case study.  

Esri Canada has spotlighted our work in a new article highlighting how we’re making Ontario’s geology more accessible through interactive, no-code virtual tours.