Prospecting in the Park with Dr. Caitlin Colleary, Amanda McGee, and Dr. Michael Donovan
Saturday, August 7, 2021
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Location: Little Cedar Point Picnic Area in the Rocky River Reservation Cedar Point Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Join the Museum’s Dr. Caitlin Colleary, Amanda McGee, and Dr. Michael Donovan at Rocky River Reservation for a discussion about geology, ancient environments, and all things fossils. We’ll spend some time discussing how working in the Cleveland Shale is different from other types of paleo fieldwork and then use what we learned to break apart some shale of our own! While it’s unlikely you will find a fossil on this trip, we’ll show you how to properly break apart the rock, what paleontologists look for when they’re out in the field, and examine what we do find. We encourage folks to bring a lunch to enjoy in the park afterward!
Please note that the likelihood of finding a fossil during this program is very small, and participants will be not be able to take anything home with them. All registered youths must be accompanied by an adult.
*Museum will share any necessary cancellation decisions or updates directly with registrants before the start of the event.
Age Range: 10+
Limit: 15-20 people
*If you run into problems trying to register for your entire group, please call the Front Desk and we can see about adding to accommodate.
Trip Difficulty: Moderate --- This trip will involve some hiking, as well as walking through water along the outcrop, so please dress appropriately and wear proper shoes.
We will be using rock hammers, which we will provide to all participants. Safety goggles will also be provided, and all registrants will sign a safety waiver upon registration for this program. Please note that it is common for little bits of shale to rain down from the cliffs.
Adult: $25
Youth: $15
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