There will be a field trip to the Cunningham Quarry in Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, Sept 24 2017, from 9AM to 12 Noon.
The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a "hard-rock" quarry (dolomite). There is a pile of shot rock (large uncrushed stone after a blast) in the middle where there is plenty of access to it.
1. Everyone in your group MUST be an ESCONI member as of Sept 17, 2017.
2. Everyone in your group MUST be at least 18 years of age.
3. Everyone MUST have and wear a hard hat, safety vest, and sturdy boots while in the quarry. No sandals, tennis shoes, and the like. No claw hammers, roofing hammers - use only rock hammers. If you plan on hammering then bring eye protection and wear it.
4. Sign up by sending me (Dave) an email with the number of members attending and their names. My email is [email protected] No phone calls please. Do not call the quarry.
5. I will acknowledge by return email. If you don't get a reply in 24 hours, send it again!
6. Maximum attendance by ESCONI members is 15.
4. Sign up by sending me (Dave) an email with the number of members attending and their names. My email is [email protected] No phone calls please. Do not call the quarry.
5. I will acknowledge by return email. If you don't get a reply in 24 hours, send it again!
6. Maximum attendance by ESCONI members is 15.
7. I will distribute the release forms by email to those signed up just before the trip. Print these out, sign them and bring them along to be collected.
8. Please review the Code of Ethics and Conduct on the ESCONI website.
The address of the quarry is 5881 Cunningham Road, Rockford, Illinois. Questions? Send me an email...
