There will be a field trip to the Irene Quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Sunday, Sept 30, 2018, from 10AM to 1 PM.
The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a "hard-rock" quarry (dolomite). If you like Hormotoma or Receptaculites, this is the place for you! The quarry has been active so there is new rock exposed.
Rules:
- Everyone in your group MUST be an ESCONI member as of Sept 27, 2018.
- Everyone in your group MUST be at least 18 years of age.
- 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.
- 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.
- I will acknowledge by return email. If you don't get a reply in 24 hours, send it again!
- Maximum attendance by ESCONI members is 15. This is a combined trip with the Rockford club. I will keep a “Waiting List” if more spots open up.
- Please review the Code of Ethics and Conduct on the ESCONI website. You will be expected to sign-in at the quarry. By signing you agree to follow the Code of Ethics and the conditions on the ESCONI Liability and Waiver form (sent by email to those that sign up). You do not need to print out the waiver form, just know what you’re agreeing to.
The address of the quarry is 4525 Irene Road, Belvidere, Illinois. I will distribute the waiver forms by email to those signed up just before the trip.
Questions? Send me ([email protected]) an email ...
