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.
If you wish to support the Foundation, please fill out a Pledge Form and return it to us or click the Donate button on the homepage.
Board of Directors
| Alfred Fischer President/Chairman Quadrise Energy Fuel Systems Inc. Calgary, AB |
Nathaniel Rutter, PhD Science Advisory Chairman, University Professor & Professor Emeritus of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences University of Alberta Edmonton, AB |
| Anita Ure Assistant Superintendent Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 Golden, BC |
James Murray, PhD Director Calgary, AB |
| Tony Fogarassy General Counsel NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. Suite 1705 - 1066 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC |
Randle Robertson Executive Director Field, BC |
| G. Warfield Hobbs IV Petroleum Geologist & Managing Partner Ammonite Resources Company New Canaan, Connecticut |