APGOEF is focussed on educating the public in Ontario about the importance of geoscience through our innovative GeoRoutes, GeoPark, GeoHikes, Urban GeoWalks, GeoVideos, GeoBlog and Social Media. Our approach on the Niagara Escarpment is an excellent example of how we are bringing important and new geoscientific information to the public while creating systemic change in three key areas.

Public Education

We bring the fascinating Geological & Environmental History of the Niagara Escarpment to the public through GeoHikes on the famous Bruce Trail and our GeoVideos.

Accessibility

GeoHikes allow people who are unable to visit in person, the ability to experience the geological and environmental history of the Escarpment through a rich virtual experience.

Environmental Research

Our collaboration with the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University raises public awareness of their leading-edge research including: implications of future climate change for erosion and geohazards on the Niagara Escarpment; what controls weathering/erosion and how this can be mitigated; and geomorphic sensitivity of rivers along the Escarpment to land-use and climate change.