There will be a field trip to the Irene Quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon).
This is a combined trip including both ESCONI and LOESS (Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society). The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a “hard-rock” quarry (dolomite) owned by William Charles Construction. The quarry has been very active and there should be lots of fresh rock exposed. If you like Hormotoma or Receptaculites, this is the place for you!
Rules
1. MUST be an ESCONI or LOESS member as of April 24, 2016.
2. MUST be at least 18 years of age.
3. ESCONI members sign up by sending me (Dave) an email with the number of members attending and their names. My email is fossil54@att.net No phone calls, please. LOESS members sign up with Ed Wagner.
4. I will acknowledge by return email. If you don’t get a reply in 24 hours, send it again!
5. Maximum total attendance is 20. I will reserve 10 spots for LOESS members until April 24th when Ed sends me his list.
This is a combined trip including both ESCONI and LOESS (Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society). The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a “hard-rock” quarry (dolomite) owned by William Charles Construction. The quarry has been very active and there should be lots of fresh rock exposed. If you like Hormotoma or Receptaculites, this is the place for you!
Rules
1. MUST be an ESCONI or LOESS member as of April 24, 2016.
2. MUST be at least 18 years of age.
3. ESCONI members sign up by sending me (Dave) an email with the number of members attending and their names. My email is fossil54@att.net No phone calls, please. LOESS members sign up with Ed Wagner.
4. I will acknowledge by return email. If you don’t get a reply in 24 hours, send it again!
5. Maximum total attendance is 20. I will reserve 10 spots for LOESS members until April 24th when Ed sends me his list.
6. Please review the Code of Ethics and Conduct on the ESCONI website.
7. MUST have and wear a hard hat, safety vest, and sturdy boots while in the quarry. No sandals, tennis shoes, and the like. No claw hammers, roofing hammers – use only rock hammers. If you plan on hammering bring eye protection.
The address of the quarry is 4525 Irene Road, Belvidere, Illinois. A picture of the quarry
can be found at http://www.williamcharlesconstruction.com/Materials/Portfolio-Irene.aspx
I recommend you get a map and directions from the Internet.
I will distribute the release form by email to those signed up just before the trip.
Questions? Send me an email.
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