Museum Musings

Carpool Conversations: What is Relevancy?

March 17, 2017 A few of us commute from Vancouver to Britannia every day. On some of those days, the conversations regarding the exhibits, the prog...

We've got Worms!

November 1st, 2016 The Museum has worms! Find out about how worms are helping reduce the Museum's environmental footprint.

Beneath the Surface: The Story Behind the Exhibit

April 14th, 2016 Water, arguably is our most precious resource. To understand the full-importance of water, we need to look beneath the surface.

Juan de Fuca's Volcanic Legacy

January 22, 2016 Those of us who live on the Pacific Northwest know that it is a geologically dynamic place. It's not something we are generally aw...

Sea to Sky Geotour

August 24, 2015 Have you ever considered though how the beautiful mountain summits formed, or what geological hazards are managed through man's int...

Life or Lifestyle

August 11, 2015 While recently on vacation in Costa Rica I engaged in something I usually do not do – I went on a guided tour – a tour that impacte...

Kerosene Can Shingles

March 25, 2015 Back in the early years of the Britannia Mine, self-sustainability was a way of life. Not through concerns about climate change or o...

Rethink: Less is More -- Simplicity Parenting

April 23rd, 2015 What unique role can parents play in reducing the impact on the environment? Should they bare the responsibility?

Rethink: Why Me?

April 17th, 2015 Why should we take responsibility for the collective environmental impact on the planet? We're glad you asked.

Rethink: Changing Gears

April 14th, 2015 Ever wondered how the price of gas affects our personal decision making? Do you choose the Camry or the SUV?

Rethink: what you do matters

April 14th, 2015 What can we personally do to affect the course of the worlds future? Sometimes its as simple as taking the first step.

Rethink: Setting the Baseline

April 14th, 2015 Part of environmental stewardship is being accountable. Learn about our own Green Team's objectives.