GYPO Earth Science Week 2026
Get your Park ON! Earth Science Week occurs October 10-18, 2026, celebrating Earth Science Week. The event is open to all WWFF Activators and Hunters and is sponsored by the U.S. (KFF) affiliate of World Wide Flora and Fauna (WWFF). The GYPO Mosquito Madness is an international event inviting all Activators through the world to participate. Hunters everywhere are invited to search out and contact Activators everywhere, making this truly a worldwide, DX event. Get Your Park ON! Earth Science Week will start October 10 at 0000 UTC and run through October 18 at 2359 UTC.
This event includes Special Event Stations (GYPO SES). These stations will be active from North America parks throughout the week. KFF SESs will be operating with 1×1 callsigns, e.g., N5G. Hunters are encouraged to work as many of these Special Event Stations as possible, with special recognition given to those working five or more. For a Clean Sweep, activators can work all SESs. A bonus recognition will be offered for those working all SESs from all continents. A complete list of the Special Event Stations will be provided at the start of GYPO Earth Sciences Week. Their operating plans and schedules will be posted on their individual QRZ pages.
American Geoscience Institute
Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized Earth Science Week, a national and international event. They do this to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth, a common goal shared by World Wide Flora and Fauna. Both programs encourage their participants to get outside and enjoy nature.
Special Event Stations
The Get Your Park ON! events sponsor Special Event Stations (GYPO SES). These stations will be active from WWFF parks throughout the operating period. KFF SESs will operate with 1×1 callsigns, e.g., N5G. Hunters are encouraged to work as many of these Special Event Stations as possible and earn special recognition.
The Earth Science Week Special Event Stations will be published at beginning of the event.
Achievement Certificates
Certificates of Achievement are available for:
– HUNTERS: 25 WWFF references, and/or 5 SESs (endorsed increments of 5)
– ACTIVATORS: 5 References (44 QSOs)
Request certificates via [email protected], including the # of references and the number fo unique SESs worked. No logs required