In celebration of World Environment Day, the Museum is partnering with SCARCE of Addison to dive into the minerals hidden in our phones. Join us for hands-on activities, including exploring Natural Resources from around the world, playing an eco-themed Bingo game, and participating in a Trash to Treasures Matching Game, where you’ll learn how to repurpose old tech. Plus, SCARCE’s Executive Director, Kay McKeen, will lead a discussion filled with creative tips and practical ideas for reducing waste and conserving the materials found in your technology. This program is supported by the Smithsonian Institution, helping to inspire positive change for the environment, one gadget at a time.

Join us in-person or on-line as Jean-Pierre Jutras, P.G., explores the past, present and potential future of nephrite jade as a gemstone. Nephrite Jade has one of the longest histories of any gemstone in the world, yet that history was always driven by sources, culture, technologies, and geopolitics. This presentation will focus on what it is, how it has been recognized throughout history, and what it looks like in today’s world. Mr. Jutras has over 35 years in the mineral exploration industry and is the President of Jade Leader Corporation based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. This lecture will be projected in the Museum’s Lecture Hall and will not be recorded. Attend in-person or via Zoom.