MEETINGS / EVENTS
The APS holds monthly meetings and seminars in Room B108, Mt. Royal College at 7:30 PM in Calgary, Alberta. Business meeting is followed by a lecture. PUBLIC IS WELCOME.
FALL / WINTER MEETING SCHEDULE
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April 18, 2008 - "Geoscience & Mythology"
Speaker : Dr. Tanya Samman, Mount Royal College
Abstract of April 2008 presentation by Dr. Tanya Samman
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May 9, 2008 - Annual election of the APS Board including officers
and directors plus a vote on revisions to the APS Bylaws.
In preparation for the summer field season, the second half of the meeting will include a presentation
on wilderness safety and first aid.
The focus will be on the likely types of situations we may find ourselves in during field trips.
The title of the presentation is "Wilderness Safety and First Aid."
Speaker: Dave Watt, Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Abstract of May 2008 presentation by Dave Watt
Calgary Science Network - Rock 'N" Fossil Show
Calgary Science Network, together in partnership with the Geological Survey of Canada, SciQ (www.sciq.ca), and the Calgary Public Library, presents “The Rock ‘N’ Fossil Show”. Join us on Saturday, April 5, for a hands-on event as some of Alberta’s leading geologists and paleontologists examine rock and fossil collections. Admission is free and members of the public are encouraged to bring along any rock or fossil specimens they wish to have evaluated first-hand … the specimens may well turn out to be an extinct species, a valuable specimen, or even a dinosaur bone!For more information about the CSN’s Rock ‘N’ Fossil Show, can be found on their website at http://www.calgarysciencenetwork.ca/events.html
The Rock ‘N’ Fossil Show
Saturday April 5, 2008: Time: 11:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Forrest Lawn Public Library
PALEO 2008 - APS SYMPOSIUM 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 9:30AM to 5:00PM -
Alberta Palaeontological Society 12th Annual Symposium
and workshops
on Sunday March 16, 2008, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
(in conjunction with the Mount Royal College Earth Sciences and CSPG Palaeontological Division)
The APS would like to thank all the speakers and presenters at this year's symposium.
See pictures from the 2008 Symposium
2008 SYMPOSIUM PICTURES
APS PHOTO CONTEST
On December 14, 2007 the APS held a Paleo Photo Contest.Entries were judged in four categories :
1) Prepared specimens
2) Fossils in the field
3) Scenic shots
4) Paleo-humour
HERE ARE THE WINNERS!
For the benefit of visitors, click below to see a map showing location where monthly meetings are held.
Monthly seminars and meetings are open to the public.
For further information, contact Philip Benham,
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Last modified March 21 / 2008