Geology 101
Beckley Creek Park
Do you think rocks rock? If so, join us for Geology 101 at The Parklands! This 4-part class will be taught by former Falls of the Ohio State Park Naturalist Alan Goldstein.
Thursday October 8 Session 1: Geology Intro
- Why is understanding geology important?
- Resources to investigate Kentucky’s geology
- Rock Types and Rock Formations in Kentucky
Thursday October 15 Session 2: Tracing Kentucky’s 4.5-billion-year past
- Paleogeography
- The Geologic Periods of Kentucky
Thursday October 22 Session 3: Kentucky Fossils
- What is a fossil, and how are they preserved?
- Ecology of fossils
Saturday October 24 Session 4: Field Trip Location TBD