Field Trip: 7/1

I know I say it after every field trip, but I am always amazed at what folks are willing to do if you just ask. I give Susie full credit for this trip, as it was her idea to ask the man that runs the local geology museum if he would be willing to lead us on a fossil hunting trip. And not only did he say he would, but it would be free, as community outreach is part of his job.

So off we went, on a journey just a bit west of us, as he knew of the perfect fossil spots. The first one we went to was a home run for the kids, as there were fossils everywhere, but mostly one kind. Every kid had a full sack in about half an hour.

Then we wandered a bit further down the road where there weren’t as many fossils, but there were tons of different kinds. The kids hunted and sorted and chipped away at the rock with small hammers. Our guide was perfect with the kids, answering every question, and identifying the same fossil over and over, never losing his enthusiasm. He even joined us for lunch afterward!

We have so many great trips coming up this summer that I can hardly wait. Hooray for good people, who seem to be all over the place.