Belvidere, IL Quarry Field Trip
There will be a field trip to a quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 9AM to 12 noon.
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.
If you are sick, have symptoms of covid or have tested positive recently, DON'T COME.
Rules
- Everyone in your group MUST be an ESCONI member as of June 21, 2021.
- 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 or roofing hammers - use only rock hammers. If you plan on hammering then bring eye protection and wear it.
- This is a quarry and social distancing should not be a problem. If you are uncomfortable being around others then bring a mask 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.
- 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 shared trip with the Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society.
- Please review the Code of Ethics and Conduct on the ESCONI website. You will be expected to check-in at the quarry. By doing so 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 ESCONI waiver form, just know what you’re agreeing to. There may be an additional waiver from the quarry.
The address of the quarry will be sent to those that sign up a few days before the trip.
I will distribute the waiver forms by email to those signed up just before the trip.
Questions? Send me an email at [email protected].
