Field Trip
🔬 Site 1: Memorial University (Main Campus & Signal Hill Campus)
📍 Main Campus: 230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John’s, NL
📍 Signal Hill Campus: 100 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL
Memorial University is a hub for environmental innovation and research. With world-class laboratories, cutting-edge pollution control initiatives, and a strong commitment to sustainability, the university plays a pivotal role in tackling global environmental challenges.
🏛 MUN (Main Campus) Highlights
Visit The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory - a leader in pollution research
Learn about ongoing studies in wastewater treatment, air pollution, and climate change adaptation
Tour state-of-the-art engineering and environmental research facilities
📜 Did You Know?
The university is home to the Blue Whale Exhibit, featuring a 25m whale skeleton displayed in the Core Science Facility. It serves as a powerful symbol of conservation and scientific discovery.
📌 Learn More About the Blue Whale Exhibit
🌊 Signal Hill Campus Highlights
Explore innovation-driven research initiatives in sustainability
Enjoy stunning ocean views while discussing environmental solutions
Engage with researchers and professionals working on real-world pollution control strategies
🌎 Site 2: Johnson GEO Centre (To Be Confirmed)
📍 Address: 175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s, NL
🌐 Visit GEO Centre
Built into solid rock, the GEO Centre is a must-visit for anyone interested in earth science, climate change, and environmental sustainability. The interactive exhibits and immersive learning experiences make it an exciting stop on our field trip.
🔍 What You’ll Experience
Discover Newfoundland’s geological history and its connection to climate and resource management
Explore interactive exhibits on climate change, ocean science, and renewable energy
Understand how natural resources shape sustainability efforts in Canada
💧Site 3-4: Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management Facilities (To Be Confirmed)
As part of our field trip, we plan to visit key water, wastewater, or waste management facilities in St. John’s. These sites are essential for understanding urban water sustainability, pollution control, and solid waste management.
🔹 Potential Locations:
St. John’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants - Exploring municipal water purification and wastewater treatment processes
Waste Management Facilities - Examining recycling, landfill operations, and waste-to-energy initiatives
📌 Final site details will be confirmed soon! Stay tuned for updates.
