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Western New York Earth Science Day is Oct. 12

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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:55 pm

Geological organizations from Western New York will celebrate National Earth Science Week, informing the public of what geologists and earth scientists do, their importance to society; and the various career opportunities that are available. Western New York Earth Science Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Heritage Discovery Center, 100 Lee St. Buffalo. The event is sponsored by the Buffalo Geological Society.

Talk to WNY geologists from some of the following companies that will have exhibits:

  • AECOM
  • Buffalo Association of Professional Geologists
  • Buffalo Geological Society Mini-mine for children – Buffalo Geological Society Mining for minerals
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Earth Dimensions with drill rig
  • Erie County Parks
  • Heritage Discovery Center
  • Independent Oil & Gas Association of NY
  • Jerry the Geologist and his dinosaurs
  • New York State Council of Professional Geologists – New York State Professional Geological Services – Parsons
  • “Past & Present”
  • Quarry prospectors
  • SUNY at Fredonia geology department
  • UB geology department
  • West Valley Demonstration Project

Organizers said this event is “Excellent event for students, families, scouts, geologists, and anyone interested in geology and the earth and environmental sciences.”

Free admission and parking. Rain or shine, with a tent for exhibitors and the public. Food vendor and bathrooms available.

For more information, contact Jerry Bastedo at jcbastedo@gmail.com or 716-864-2701.

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