Winter blast closes our offices

For the first time this winter our offices are closed due to the snow. We're all working from home today, so if you need to contact a member of our team please email them as below.

Jenna Boon, Director
director@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Melissa Grey, Science & Education Coordinator
sci-edu@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Melanie Cookson-Carter, Operations Coordinator
operations@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Lorna Terrio, Admin Assistant
administration@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Jordan Leblanc, Operations Assistant
operations.assistant@jogginsfossilcliffs.net

Check out these stunning new images

Joggins Fossil Cliffs are one of the new galleries featured on Our Place The World Heritage Collection.

Check out these stunning new images on their website now.

Search our fossil collections on-line!

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Museum, we have created an on-line searchable database of all the fossil material housed at the Joggins Fossil Centre: https://mims.ednet.ns.ca/Joggins/search.aspx. This new feature is sure to be an excellent resource for researchers interested in visiting the cliffs and collections.

The Joggins Fossil Institute becomes a partner in Countdown 2010

The Joggins Fossil Institute (JFI) is now a Partner in Countdown 2010, a project initiated by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the body also responsible for assessing sites on the shortlist for World Heritage nomination.

Dedicated to helping save biodiversity, the growing network means that we can combine our efforts with those of almost 1,000 other Countdown 2010 Partners in Europe and worldwide.

The JFI's contribution in helping to save biodiversity is crucial. The escalating extinction crisis and the deterioration of ecosystems are being exacerbated by the impact of climate change. We have decided to join other concerned organisations and to act now.

Sebastian Winkler, Head of Countdown 2010 states "Government leaders promised to reverse the trend of biodiversity loss in 2002. It is up to us, and you, to help them reach their ambitious target and take concrete measures to save our planet. We believe that Countdown 2010 and its Partners can, and will make a difference for biodiversity.

The year 2010 is the United Nations’ International Year of Biodiversity. Engage with us in the celebrations and organize your own initiatives to make this year successful! "

What can you do to save biodiversity? There are three simple steps you can take:

Step 1: Tell everyone about the 2010 Biodiversity Target, the importance of biodiversity in everybody’s life and the Countdown 2010 initiative!
Spreading the message will build support for the actions governments are taking. Countdown 2010 communications tools are available for your free usage on the website, use the Countdown 2010 Logo in all your materials. Become a fan on Facebook and Twitter!

Step 2: Send us your news or stories on your achievements!
You can show that biodiversity can be conserved and inspire others to act. Your success stories will be central in Countdown 2010’s celebrations for the International Year of Biodiversity. Showcasing your contributions is a critical means to assist governments in moving towards the 2010 Target.

Step 3: Take concrete action for biodiversity!
Governments alone will not reach the 2010 Target. Let’s support them by joining forces. Each action is crucial to protect biodiversity. For example, start projects to protect a specific species or area in your city or region or look at the ecological footprint of your organisation and take steps to reduce it.

For more information please contact the Secretariat at office@countdown2010.net or visit www.countdown2010.net

VIA Rail passengers get to learn about Joggins

We are thrilled that VIA Rail chose to include an article about the Joggins Fossil Cliffs in their October/November issue of Destinations Magazine, their official periodical, which can be read on trains all over Canada.

The Article, beautifully written by Jennifer Merrick, is entitled "Joggins Cliffs, Stone Edge" and given an account of her visit to the cliffs, meeting Don Reid, Kepper of the Cliffs and Chief Interpreter, Brian Hebert.

To read the article, follow this link

Co-op work terms at the Joggins Fossil Centre

Acadia University's "Bulletin" publication has featured co-op student Lacey Reid and her work with the Joggins Fossil Institute:

http://www.acadiau.ca/advancement/documents/BulletinFall09.pdf (page 13).

Another student also from Acadia University, Kate Albright, has just finished a work-term here at the Centre. Kate did a fantastic job of organizing our fossil teaching collection, developing web resources and educational material, and much more. Thanks Kate!

The Joggins Fossil Centre will be hiring a co-op student for the summer of 2010, so keep your eyes on our website (under "Job Postings") if you are interested in working at this world-class institution.

Closing Date Extended for Youth Internship Opportunity with the Joggins Fossil Institute

We are pleased to announce that the Environmental Education Programmer Internship position has had its closing date extended to Monday 10th January 2010.

This exciting position is being funded through the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP)*. This program places unemployed people aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the non-profit and community services sector in Canada with a focus on the environment. These positions, offered in a wide range of organizations, will help young Canadians learn the skills required to gain and sustain future employment within the sector.

This project is a collaboration between the YMCA and YWCA Canada, with funding provided by the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The YEIP encourages applicants from visible minority, Aboriginal, immigrant, refugee and traditionally marginalized communities to apply, and is committed to providing employment supports wherever possible.
To apply: fill in application at http://www.yeip.ca/ and indicate your interest in working with Joggins Fossil Institute.

*Please note that only those eligible for the Youth Eco Internship Program can be considered for these positions. More information at http://www.yeip.ca/

http://www.jogginsfossilcliffs.net/institute/jobs/documents/YEIPinternshipjobtemplate.pdf