DR. PETER KERSHAW: 2005 EARTHWATCH SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR!!!

Earthwatch Institute, a non-profit organization teaming citizen volunteers with worldwide scientific research projects, awarded Dr. Kershaw with the Scientist of the Year Award on November 3rd in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2001, Dr. Kershaw has been the lead researcher for the Earthwatch program “Climate Change at Arctic’s Edge”. Throughout the winter, summer and fall, volunteers join Dr. Kershaw at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre to monitor potential impacts of climate change at his 10 long-term monitoring sites. Click to Read More

CHURCHILL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: DECEMBER 9, 2005 BRANDON

Join us at Brandon University for a series of presentations highlighting current research at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. Learn more about everything from water beetles to beluga whales.

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LIMITED SPACE LEFT IN OUR WINTER SKIES LEARNING VACATION

Churchill, Manitoba is one of the best spots on the planet to view the Northern Lights (Aurora borealis). Journey to Churchill to learn about astronomy, and the northern lights, from folklore to the latest scientific research. At night view the "lights" from the comfort of our heated auroral viewing dome. During the day learn about the rich socio-cultural heritage of Churchill with a visit to the world-famous Eskimo Museum, try your hand at dog mushing and travel across the frozen Churchill River in unique tracked vehicles. Click here for more information.