Activities Calendar 2008

MGS 2008 FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE

The Maryland Geological Society is an advocate of responsible collecting. The society has permission to collect in all of the sites listed below that require such permission. Some sites allow only organizations to attend, while at others individuals are welcome to go on their own. For information on which sites may be visited individually contact Gerald Elgert, the MGS Trip Coordinator. Most trips are weather dependent and some require at least an average level of physical fitness. Check each individual listing. If you have suggestions for other trips or need further information, you may contact:

Gerald Elgert at 301-370-1325 or email at: isaiah.423@juno.com.

                                                      TRIPS

Date:Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Most likely we will be going to a fee site, the Matoaka Cottages near St. Leonard, MD. This site is one of the few where echinoids have been found, but the real lure is the total variety of material to be collected. I have seen 5" croc teeth found here. A private site may be available, but permission has not yet been granted. Boots and a screen may be helpful, but many prefer to just get wet. Details to follow as the time draws near. Please respond by phone or by email listed above.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Paint Branch is proving to be a productive site with recent finds of well preserved petrified wood, skolithos worm borrows, dinsoaur tracks, and native American artifacts. Boots and a screen may be helpful, or just get wet. Details to follow as the time draws near. Please respond by phone or email listed above.

Date: Saturday, September 13,2008
Always a popular destination. Limited boat access may be available. To go on the boat you must be able to swim. Please respond by phone or email listed above.

Additional trips are in various stages of planning, but not finalized at the time of printing the latest Rostrum. Please check the web site periodically to get the latest updates.