Park Talk Series

Geodiversity on our Doorstep: How rocks and landforms drive our daily life in Southern Alberta

Have you ever turned on the tap and wondered where the water comes from? Driven past a field and asked why we grow crops in some places and raise cattle in others? Stepped outside in a t-shirt in the middle of February and pondered where the Chinook wind is coming from? Geology plays a crucial role in our everyday lives, yet most are completely unaware of the profound impacts it can have on our climate, economy, recreation, culture and more. In this talk, we will explore the concept of Geodiversity and how the geology and geography of Calgary and Southern Alberta enrich our lives everyday.