About the Foundation


The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation was established in 1993 to interpret and educate the Burgess Shale to the world. The Foundation has built strong partnerships with schools, universities, institutions and organizations locally, nationally and from around the world to promote the development of earth science education programs.

The Foundation embraces students, professionals, scientists and the general public from around the world. Locally, the Foundation works closely with the Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 (Golden) and other organizations and institutions in the Columbia and Bow valleys, the National Parks and the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site, North America and around the world.

The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation is a Not-for-Profit Society with charitable status. Any profits from the educational hikes and associated lectures will be directed toward the establishment of the Burgess Shale Learning Centre or our earth science education and research programs. Contact us for more information, or to become a friend of the Foundation.

Our Vision and Mission

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Board of Directors

Randle Robertson

Executive Director
Field, BC

Alfred Fischer
Dr. Nathaniel Rutter

President/Chairman Quadrise Energy Fuel Systems Inc.
Calgary, AB

Science Advisory Chairman, University Professor & Professor Emeritus of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB

Anita Ure
Dr. James Murray

Assistant Superintendent of Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
Golden, BC

Director
Calgary, AB

Tony Fogarassy
G. Warfield Hobbs IV

General Counsel NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc.
Suite 1705 - 1066 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC

Petroleum Geologist & Managing Partner
Ammonite Resources Company
New Canaan, Connecticut


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