Geological Science Field Trips 2009-2010
Fall 2009: Garden of the Gods Recreation AreaShawnee National Forest
Saline, Gallatin, Pope, and Hardin Counties
October 24, 2009 and November 14, 2009
80th Anniversary!
You're invited to join ISGS scientists on a field trip. These field trips mark the 80th anniversary of the ISGS' commitment to conduct public field trips each year for the benefit of the citizens of Illinois. Currently the ISGS conducts four trips annually, two in the fall and two in the spring. Each trip is designed to acquaint you with the geology, landscape, mineral resources, and biodiversity of a different part of the state. Along the route, we'll stop frequently to give you time to explore a special area, to talk with geologists and other experts, or simply to admire the view. You'll also have opportunities to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils.
People of all ages are welcome; however, grade-school groups must be supervised by at least one adult for each five students, and high-school groups must be supervised by at least one adult for each ten students. The trips are especially helpful to teachers of earth science classes.
Each participant will receive a guidebook explaining the geology, topography, and other features along the route and at the stops. A list of guidebooks from previous field trips is available for use in planning your own class tours or private outings.
The Illinois State Geological Survey, a division of the Institute of
Natural Resource Sustainability, University of Illinois, has studied
and mapped the state's geology and mineral resources since 1905. The
ISGS also collects, archives, and distributes great quantities of
geologic data for basic and environmental research. Major
achievements of the ISGS include
• three-dimensional geologic maps and models, products of a
state-of-the-art, computerized geographic information system, and
• new workshops, teaching materials, displays, and
special-purpose field trips added to the four major trips per
year—all part of a growing commitment to geoscience education
and outreach for the people of Illinois.
For information about ISGS research and service, details of the 2009 field trips, guidebooks from previous field trips, or educational publications, visit the ISGS Web site (http://www.isgs.illinois.edu) or contact the Illinois State Geological Survey (217-333-4747 or 244-2427; TDD 217-244-6677).
Updated 10/13/2009 SLD