Small steps can make big changes: New exhibit aims to inspire visitors to take climate action

Waterloo Region – A new interactive exhibit opening this week aims to inspire visitors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Canada achieve its goal of net zero by 2050.

Our Climate Quest: Small steps to big change, opens this Saturday, July 5 at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The exhibit shows visitors how the choices they make every day impact the environment in a big way.

Curated and developed by Science North with support from the Government of Canada, the exhibit builds on our current understanding of climate change and its impacts, while encouraging visitors to take meaningful action in a fun and engaging way.

"Exhibits like Our Climate Quest are important to help residents engage on critical topics, like climate action,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Region of Waterloo. “It encourages us to reflect on our own relationship with the environment and provides ideas on how to make meaningful changes in our own lives. It also asks us to consider our commitment to climate adaptation through sustainable development.”

The exhibit offers activities for anyone who wants to learn how to take climate action, including:

• Themed zones, featuring hands-on activities on science and Indigenous knowledge, impacts of climate change, climate action and climate solutions;
• Interactive games and quizzes to test your climate knowledge;
• Multimedia experiences like the Climate Action Show; and
• Real stories from people taking climate action.

We invite the community and members of the media to join us for the exhibit opening:

What:       Our Climate Quest: Exhibit opening

• • Face painting with Busy Bee Parties
  • Eco themed crafts and colouring
  • Community partner booths including Climate Transition and Sustainability (Regional Growth, Development and Sustainability Services), CycleWR, Climate Action Waterloo Region in partnership with Reep Green Solutions, and Regional Waste Management

When:      Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:     Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2R7 (free parking available onsite)

To learn more about Our Climate Quest, visit https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/climate-quest/.
The exhibit runs until September 5.

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About the Region of Waterloo Museums
The Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives operates four experiential sites throughout Waterloo Region. Together, Doon Heritage Village, Schneider Haus, McDougall Cottage and the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, tell stories from this region through educational and public programming, events, and a collection of over 60,000 cultural belongings.

About Science North   
Science North brings science to life by connecting people through stories, curiosity, and shared exploration. As Northern Ontario’s premier science destination, it offers immersive, hands-on experiences at two dynamic science centres in Greater Sudbury: Science North and Dynamic Earth. At Science North, visitors explore world-class exhibits, an IMAX® theatre, a digital Planetarium, a butterfly gallery, and four floors of interactive STEM experiences. Dynamic Earth, home to the iconic Big Nickel, features earth sciences exhibits, a lapidary lab, and an underground mining tour. Beyond its walls, Science North sparks curiosity across Northern Ontario with dedicated satellite offices in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Through these hub locations Science North provides innovative outreach programs, long-term exhibitions, school visits, festivals, and summer camps across the North. Science North also creates and tours award-winning exhibitions and immersive experiences worldwide. In partnership with Laurentian University, it also delivers North America’s only comprehensive Science Communication graduate program. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For more information, visit sciencenorth.ca.