Earth Science Week 2025
October 12th-18th
Energy resources for our future
Earth Science Week, celebrated each October, is an international education campaign organized by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) reaching millions of people with activities, materials, and information about the geosciences.
This year's Earth Science Week theme, "Energy Resources for Our Future" encourages us to become informed energy consumers and to actively work towards a sustainable future that ensures a high quality of life for generations to come. Our energy future calls for navigating complex choices about how we power our homes, businesses, and transportation. These decisions require a deep understanding of their environmental, social, and economic impacts, and how they align with our personal and societal values.
You are invited to join the celebration of Earth Science Week 2025! Play your part by learning about and raising awareness of earth science in your community. You can participate by:
1. Watch an interesting webinar!
The American Geosciences Institute will celebrate this year's theme, "Energy Resources for our Future" by hosting free webinars during Earth Science Week. Click here to receive the links to this year's ESW webinars:
- Monday, October 13
Spreading Energy Awareness with NEED–strategies and examples for incorporating energy content into your classroom from some energy education experts! - Tuesday, October 14
Geothermal: The energy resource of our past, present & future! - Wednesday, October 15
Shaping the Future of Energy Exploration with Geoscience and Innovation - Thursday, October 16
Geologic Mapping and Modeling
2. Enter a Contest!
For Earth Science Week, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) sponsors four contests focusing on the year’s theme. Whether you’re a budding photographer, an aspiring filmmaker, a visual artist, or a reflective writer, we have a platform for you to showcase your talents.
- Photography Contest
Capture the beauty and complexity of earth science in a single shot. Your photograph should focus on the topic “Capturing Energy in Motion.” Energy powers every part of our lives and can take many forms. Think about how energy is transferred, whether through natural forces, technology, or everyday activities, and how it leads to visible change or movement in the world around us. Use your camera to show how energy moves and shapes our world!All eligible submissions due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 17, 2025. Visit here for more information. - Video Contest
Create compelling stories about Earth sciences with your camera. Join the 2025 celebration of Earth Science Week by participating in the “Energy Efficiency in Action: Small Changes, Big Impact” video contest. All eligible submissions are due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 17, 2025. Visit here for more information! - Visual Arts Contest
Let your artistic skills illustrate the wonders of our planet. Join the 2025 celebration of Earth Science Week by participating in the visual arts theme “A World of Energy Possibilities.” All electronic requirements for the contest due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 17, 2025. Visit here for additional important instructions.
- Essay Contest
Share your thoughts and insights on Earth sciences in our engaging essay competition. Celebrate Earth Science Week 2025 with the essay contest theme: “The Power of Tomorrow”. All eligible submissions due electronically to contests@americangeosciences.org by 8 pm Friday, October 17, 2025. Visit here for more information.
3. explore the ways earth science impacts your daily life at the Geology and Mineral Resources booth during VA Tree Stewards sale on Saturday October 19th 2024. Join geologists at out booth on the front lawn at 900 Natural Resources Drive, Charlottesville from 9-10:30am
This year Earth Science Week Focus Days are:
- Sunday, October 12
International Earthcache Day. Explore the world with this GPS scavenger hunt! - Monday, October 13
Minerals Day. Join us in raising awareness of and appreciation for minerals and mineralogy! - Tuesday, October 14
Earth Observation Day. Engage students and teachers in remote sensing as an exciting and powerful educational tool.
No Child Left Inside Day. NCLI Day encourages students to go outside and research Earth science in the field like a professional geoscientist. - Wednesday, October 15
National Fossil Day. The annually held National Fossil Day celebration is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of fossils. - Thursday, October 16
Geoscience for Everyone Day. Do your part to help young people from underrepresented communities explore exciting careers in the geosciences. - Friday, October 17
Geologic Map Day. Hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey, Association of American State Geologists, National Park Service, Geological Society of America, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in partnership with AGI, this special event promotes awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns. - Saturday, October 18
International Archaeology Day. Hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America, this special event is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery.
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a federation of scientific and professional associations representing over a quarter-million geoscientists, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the geoscience needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.
