Rockford Quarry Field Trip
There will be a field trip to a quarry near Rockford, Illinois on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 9AM to 12 noon.
The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a "hard-rock" quarry (dolomite). There may also be glacial deposits, including gravel, in place (not washed and processed) making it possible to find things like native copper. No guarantee of course...
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 Sept 30, 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. Please bring a mask and wear it if you are close to others.
- 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...
