February 1st in person and online

Through the use of images plus samples of rocks, fossils and minerals, Beth Gilhespy will take us on a journey to explore the rich and varied geology of the Niagara Escarpment. Come learn more about this natural masterpiece 450 million years in the making.

Beth Gilhespy has been Executive Director of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy since 2019. It is an organization that secures funds for Toronto Zoo endangered species conservation programs. From 2017 to 2019, Beth served on the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Between 2004 and 2018, she was Chief Executive Officer of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, where she supervised a staff of 18 and oversaw the activities of more than 1,500 volunteers in land preservation and trail management. Prior to her work at the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Beth worked for 15 years in toxic chemical research and management. She holds Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in physical geography and geology from the University of Guelph. She is an avid hiker, traveller, fossil collector and self-professed landscape fanatic. When, not enjoying her time with tigers and orangutans, she is currently completing a book on the geology of the Bruce Trail. 

Need for volunteers

If you enjoy the club, please help us!!!!

We need volunteers for the Director of Annual Show

This can be a one-person job, or a small team job, but we NEED a person/people ASAP who are willing to make this year’s show happen. If not we may not be having a show this year.

We are also looking for a Vice President and Program Director.