Geology Fieldtrip Opportunity

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From: Linda Shore (lindas@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Sun Sep 14 2003 - 21:02:25 PDT 

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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 21:02:25 -0700
From: Linda Shore <lindas@exploratorium.edu>
Subject: Geology Fieldtrip Opportunity

Here is a field trip for people interested in earth sciences. Teachers
have attended similar field trips with
these leaders in the past. There is very limited registration.

FROM:
Carol Tang
President, PS-SEPM
California Academy of Sciences

Re: Pacific Section SEPM Annual Fall Field Trip
Sequence Stratigraphy of the Domengine Formation, Black Diamond Mines
Regional Preserve, Mt. Diablo

WHEN:
9:00 am ? 4:00 pm
Saturday October 11, 2003

Due to safety regulations, there is a strict limit of 30 and there can
be no on-site registration. If demand is high, there may be a second
trip added on Sunday, October 12.

Leaders:
?Morgan D. Sullivan, Department of Geosciences,
California State University, Chico
?Raymond Sullivan, Department of Geosciences,
San Francisco State University

The Black Diamond Mines Reserve was the location in the last century of
the largest coal mining operation in California. The field trip will
explore the geology in the underground workings of this historic site.
Exposed at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is one of the most
complete Tertiary sections in the Coast Ranges.

Driving directions: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is reached by
taking Highway 4 to the Somersville Road exit and continuing south to
the park entrance in Markley Canyon.
? Meet at 9 am at the Somersville parking lot, beyond the rangers’
station at the end of the road.
? Park entrance fee will be waived.
? Bring your own lunch.
? Dress warmly for the underground portion of the trip. Hard hats and
flashlights provided.

Cost:
? $10 for students/$20 for professionals
?$10 extensive fieldtrip guidebook
(includes access fees and equipment use).

All registrants will also receive a complimentary pass to the
California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

For more information and registration information, please see the
society website: or contact:
Carol Tang,
ctang@calacademy.org

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