American Stone Company Quarry on Jan 30

Hello everyone!

Because of the snowy/icy forecast, we are changing this trip to January, 30th.

Our next Geology Field Trip will be on Saturday January 30th at 10 am.  We will meet at the American Stone Company, which is just west of Carrboro on NC-54. Here's a link to the quarry:  https://goo.gl/maps/rXC6Y

We will once again visit an operating quarry, this time we will be looking at the amazing rocks of the Carolina Terrane.  These rocks record a time in North Carolina's past when there was active volcanism, hot springs, geysers, calderas, earthquakes and the formation of precious metals such as gold, silver and copper.

On this trip, we will learn about the geologic history and the special economic importance of these rocks.  There will also be a rare opportunity to collect rock and mineral specimens from this quarry such as pyrite, calcite and epidote, as well as intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks like volcanic breccias and tuffs.

Following the quarry visit, you'll have the option to visit Rob's home nearby (3 minutes away) for an informal rock and mineral identification session.  You are welcome to bring any specimens you have for curation. We'll also watch a short video, which provides a nice overview of the Piedmont's geologic history.  You are welcome to bring a lunch and we will provide a few snacks and drinks.

The cost of the Geology Field Trip is $35.00 per student.  There is no charge to parents/drivers.  Contact us if you would like details about a multiple sibling or scout group discount. 

Because, the quarry will need an accurate 'head count', please let us know as soon as you can, if you will be attending and how many will be in your party : )

You can pay in two ways:   

1) Send your payment to Pay Pal - rgreen08@gmail.com.  - or - 

2) Mail a check to

Rob Greenberg

2218 Esther Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Here are some things to know about visiting a quarry.

• Wear sturdy shoes (for safety sake open-toed foot wear is not allowed in a quarry) 
• Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray (yes, ticks can be out even in the winter!)
• Plastic or cloth bags are great to take home rock and mineral specimens. 
• Bring rock hammers (if you have them), and protective eye cover. Don't worry, we will supply some for the group.

Here's a link to a map where we will be meeting at 10 am:  https://goo.gl/maps/rXC6Y

The street address is 1807 NC Highway 54 West. Chapel Hill, NC  27516. Rob's phone number is 919-270-0028. The quarry phone number is 919-929-7131.

Please be prompt, the quarry operator is running a special tour for our group. If you happen to run late, we can be reached at  919-270-0028.

The quarry will supply hard hats, if needed. Please be prepared to follow any safety guidelines that the quarry operator requests of you. Footwear is required in the quarry as a safety measure; sturdy shoes are always a wise precaution when 'geologizing'.

We encourage participants to carpool together to the quarry if you can! Within the quarry, we will ask participants to carpool in order to minimize the amount of cars inside the quarry.  Be prepared when asked to do that.

Please feel free to forward this information to others who you think will be interested.  We would love to grow our list of geology enthusiasts!

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Mary Watson & Rob Greenberg