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Welcome to EarthFest

We can't wait to share our passion for all things Earth science with you!

The aim of EarthFest is to ignite people's interest in Earth science concepts and careers through a range of interactive exhibits, eye-catching displays and exciting demonstrations. We want to showcase the many wonderful ways Earth science contributes to our understanding of the world around us, and influences our everyday lives.

With a particular focus on activities for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people), and their whānau (families), our goal is to help people engage with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), build connections, and experience the wonder and excitement of Earth systems and processes and the tools we use to study them. 

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EarthFest is for everyone

We're doing our best to make EarthFest a welcoming place for all.

The festival venue is wheelchair accessible.

We welcome people of all ages, races, cultures, backgrounds, gender preferences and identities.

While we hope the festival will be just as enjoyable for neurodiverse members of our community, we caution that some people may find periodic announcements over the PA system and/or excited crowds unsettling. We recommend sensory-sensitive individuals come first thing in the morning when the festival will be quieter (we will have "quiet time" with no announcements from 9:00 - 9:50am) and potentially also less crowded.

Please help us ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for all by following our EarthFest Code of Conduct:

Do:

Be respectful of all people and equipment.

Follow the instructions of all venue staff, festival volunteers, exhibitors and demonstrators.

Take your rubbish home with you or place it in the bins provided.

Bring your family and friends...and a camera!

Don't:

Spread germs. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.

Hog the exhibits. There's plenty of things to see and do so please make sure others get a turn.

Run, or barge past other people. There's plenty of time and space for all.

Smoke or drink. EarthFest is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event.

What is Earth science?

From its molten core to melting ice caps, the Earth underpins our very existence. We use Earth science to understand it.

From the origins of life to the resources of tomorrow, Earth science uses a multidisciplinary approach and a range of STEM subjects to study the Earth's history, materials and processes. In this way, Earth science informs our knowledge and identity as human beings, and is helping us progress toward a safer, more sustainable society. Meanwhile training in Earth science can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers, including:

  • Geologist → study all the different types of rock, on Earth and beyond!
  • Volcanologist → study volcanoes!
  • Seismologist → study earthquakes!
  • Petrologist → study rocks and minerals!
  • Sedimentologist → study sedimentary rocks!
  • Paleontologist → study fossils!
  • Hydrogeologist → study rivers and groundwater!
  • Geochemist → study Earth's composition!
  • Geophysicist → study Earth's structure!
  • Stratigrapher → study Earth's history!
  • Engineering geologist → determine whereit's safe to build!
  • Geotechnical engineer → determine howto build safely!
  • Geomorphologist → study landforms and processes!
  • Data Scientist → process data!
  • GIS Analyst → make digital maps!
  • Modeler → make digital models!
  • Exploration Geologist → look for critical minerals!
  • Mine Geologist → extract critical minerals!
  • Field Technician → collect samples (fieldwork)!
  • Lab technician → analyse samples!
  • Environmental Scientist → manage natural resources!
  • Forensic Geoscientist → help solve crimes!
  • Climate Scientist → study climate!
  • Soil Scientist → determine what can grow where!
  • Geohazard Analyst → monitor natural hazards!
  • Social Scientist → study how people interact (with Earth processes)!
  • Science Teacher → teach science!
  • Science Communicator → be a science content creator!
  • Park Ranger → work in national parks!
  • Tour Guide → lead nature tours!