Philadelphia
Geological Society
|
|
|
The Philadelphia Geological Society exists to bring individuals interested in geology together. |
|
Its more than 50
active members stay current with both local and global geology by
participating in regular lectures and an annual field trip. |
|
Notices |
|
Next meeting:
7:00 pm, Thursday, February 18, 2010. Dr. Alexandra Davatzes, Temple
University The Water of Mars: Did
the HiRISE Camera Find Just One Drop? Please note our return to the previous
meeting location: Bryn Mawr College, Park Science Center, Room
243. |
|
2010
Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair Location:
Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, (PA Turnpike, exit 333;
or I-476, exit 20). Free Parking. Dates:
Saturday, March 27, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, March 28, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission:
$5.00. Children under 12 $1.00; uniformed scouts free. Information: Cheryl Leibold, cleibold@verizon.net, 610-644-2492. Please note: There will be a special
display of southeastern Pennsylvania minerals presented by the Academy of
Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. This year’s featured speakers: Saturday
March 27th: “A Mineral Tour of England,” by Bob
Jones of Rock & Gem Magazine, 11:00 am. “Agate: Its Beauty & Design,” by Bob Jones, 3:00 pm. “Chinese Fossil Discoveries,” by
Dr. William Gallagher, 1:30 pm. Sunday
March 28th: “Stratigraphy & Paleontology of
the Atlantic Coastal Plain,” by Dr. Lauck Ward, 1:30 pm.
|
• Further information on membership,
including an application, is available on this site.
• View a calendar of 2010 meetings, including the
next scheduled lecture.
• We also offer useful links to other web
sites of relevance to Pennsylvania geology.
• You can access information on the history
of the Society as well.
• Learn about Philadelphia-area geology
and find related resources.
PGS
Officers and Contacts
|
Benjamin Greeley, President 727 South Warnock Street |
Joe Tomalavage,
Secretary/Treasurer 1429 Shaner Drive Pottstown, PA 19465 |
|
|
|
|
Webmaster: C. David Brown
Last revised: 5 February 2010 |
