EARTH WORKS: Where Art Meets Action
OPENING JUNE 19, 2026
* included in admission to Science North *
Through bold visual storytelling and the thought-provoking artworks of Benjamin Von Wong, Earth Works brings powerful, immersive experiences to life, inspiring action for a healthier planet.
Dive into large-scale exhibits and interactive moments where art, science, and action intersect to spark curiosity, creativity, and fresh perspectives on planetary health.
Blending imagination with hands-on challenges, Earth Works invites families to play, experiment, and learn together. Designed to both inspire and empower, the exhibit encourages shared ideas and meaningful conversations, showing how creative thinking can help shape solutions to build a more hopeful and sustainable future for our planet.
EXPERIENCE ART BY BENJAMIN VON WONG
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible artworks of Benjamin Von Wong. This Canadian artist and environmental activist transforms discarded materials into breathtaking large-scale installations that spark conversation, inspire action, and reimagine our relationship with our planet.
Known around the world for turning plastic waste into powerful visual storytelling, he combines photography, sculpture, and community collaboration to shine a light on planetary health and the positive impacts people can create together.
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
Play, Create, and Share Your Visions for the Future
- Use puppets, storytelling, and conversation starters to explore big ideas for people and the planet.
Rethink Plastic and Energy
- Experience Benjamin Von Wong’s Giant Plastic Tap, an oversized faucet that appears to float in mid-air while pouring out single-use plastic waste, encouraging visitors to #TurnOffThePlasticTap. Explore the surprising connections between plastic, carbon, fossil fuels, and renewable energy while discovering creative, community-driven solutions for a greener future.
Our Health, Our Planet
- Stand beneath Benjamin Von Wong’s striking sculpture, The Thinker’s Burden, and explore the growing impact of plastic pollution on both people and the planet. Through games like Biodiversity Jenga and eye-opening photography, discover how our air, water, wildlife and health are all connected in surprising ways.
Choose Your Impact
- Step into Mermaids Hate Plastic, an impactful photographic series of Benjamin’s art where mermaids swim through an ocean of 10,000 plastic bottles, representing the average number one person may use in a lifetime. Test your plastic knowledge in a fast-paced multiplayer quiz, uncover the hidden impact of trends like fast fashion, and discover how everyday choices can help reduce waste and create change for our planet.
Be the Change
- Big challenges can feel overwhelming, but every action, idea, and voice has the power to make a difference. Through creativity, collaboration, and collective action, change starts with people. Earth Works equips you with the tools to turn personal choices, public advocacy, and community engagement into action for a healthier planet.
In-Exhibit Workshop
- Turn discarded cardboard into one-of-a-kind art using a specially modified bandsaw! Bring your own cardboard and discover how everyday waste can be transformed into creative, unexpected masterpieces through the power of upcycling.
