Do you like beer? Do you like blocks? We have brought the two together to offer an amazing night of fun and competition!

Make it a night out with friends for a drink and some friendly competition in our Block Olympics and LEGO® trivia.

This is a 19+ event
Tickets: $20.00+HST
Location: Johnson Geo Centre
Time 7:00pm-9:00pm
There will be POPCORN!

Memorial University's Johnson Geo Centre is excited to invite you to explore the Upper Island Cove fossil surface! Research has been ongoing at this site for the last 20+ years. The fossil tour will be led by our interpreter, Dr. Rod Taylor, known fondly as @FossilRod. With his vast knowledge of Ediacaran fossils in our province, and his engaging approach to sharing that knowledge, we know you'll have an experience you won't soon forget!
Tour Date: Monday, Sept 23, 2024
Meeting location: general location close to site will be emailed out.
Meeting time: 11:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Tour Cost: $45+tax

Please dress for the weather. The fossil surface is a rock surface at the edge of the ocean. It is uneven and can be slippery. Please wear appropriate footwear (hiking boots, sneakers, etc.) Unfortunately, this natural area is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.

Come create beautiful art while learning about computer science! Learn fundamentals of computer programming, and use JavaScript amd simple math to create beautiful generative art while being instructed and mentored by local industry experts!

Beginner-friendly - no experience or paint necessary! Participants must bring their own laptop.

This event is designed for adults and teens 15+ years old, but is also suitable for those 11-14 years old with a guardian working with them.

Light snack provided.

This event is part of our series The Science of the Arts. 2024 was named the year of the Arts in NL and to celebrate, the Johnson Geo Centre has put together an exciting event series, The Science of the Arts, that will explore the relationship between Arts and Sciences. Are these two worlds as different as they appear? Join us to form your own opinions on this interesting intersection!

Join us for this presentation as we look to the skies and learn about the celestial bodies visible at different points of the season. This event is available on the first and last Sundays of each month, from 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm. All sessions will include a 30 minute planetarium film and 20 minutes of live show led by Intergalactic Garry Dymond, a member of our Interpretation team. Garry is an amateur astronomer with 50 years of experience and is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).

Garry will present the night sky, focusing on what we can see during the month right here on the Northeast Avalon. This guided virtual tour of the night sky will teach you to spot and identify a number of constellations, stars, planets, and more.

The session will take place indoors, in our portable StarLab. Please note you will be sitting on cushions on the floor.

Show is for ages 5 and up.

Admission is $5.00 +HST. Please note this fee does not include access to our exhibits.

Sometimes doing the dishes can be fun! A garden in a dish! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a beautiful indoor garden with a choice of succulents, dishes, and accessories, all while learning the essentials of potted garden design and plant care to ensure your masterpiece thrives.

Presented by Meghan McCarthy

Fungi and Flora - Friend or Foe? This introductory workshop will explore the role of fungi and lichen in our ecosystem and backyard gardens. We will dive into the anatomy of a mushroom and how it matters in proper identification, where and why fungus shows up in our garden, what types are beneficial or harmful, and take a walk to observe the specimens we have in the Botanical Garden. Please note this workshop will not focus on foraging or the edibility of wild mushrooms.

Cost $30