ESCONI Field Trip to Napoleon Quarry in Napoleon Indiana - May 31st, 2025 #fieldtrip #indiana #silurian #ordovician #cystoids #trilobites #brachiopods

This trip is currently full.  There is a waiting list.

There will be an ESCONI field trip on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to the quarry just east of Napoleon, Indiana. There is an attendance limit of 15 people. We need to meet, no exceptions, at the quarry entrance at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The quarry exposes the Silurian Massie Shale, which produces abundant cystoids as well as trilobites, crinoids, brachiopods, bryozoans, sponges, and coral. There is also a dump pile of Ordovician Whitewater Formation which produces brachiopods and other typical marine fauna. The quarry will be a several hour drive for most people, so consider the distance when making your plans.

 

Napoleon Field Trip Rules


 

1. The minimum age is 18 years old. You must register for this trip. Registration opens on April 30th and ends on May 29th.
2. You and everyone in your party must be members of ESCONI. No membership dues will be accepted at the field trip site. Have your membership status resolved before the trip, no later than May 29th. You can pay dues by mailing a check, or with a credit card using the PayPal link on the ESCONI website.
3. The address of the quarry is 8792 N County Rd 300W, Batesville, IN. It is located just east of Napoleon IN (US 421) on SR 229/48.
4. You must have the following safety gear: sturdy (preferably steel-toed) boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest.
5. To register for this field trip, send Connor Puritz an email at [email protected] with your name and the number of members attending. If you don’t hear back within 24 hours, send another email. Do NOT call the quarry.
6. If the trip is full there will be a waiting list in case there are cancellations. If you are signed up and can’t make it, please let Connor know.
7. When you register for the trip, you will be sent 2 forms provided by the quarry. Print these out, sign them, and bring them to the quarry.
8. By attending, you agree to follow the ESCONI Code of Ethics and Conduct (available on the ESCONI website) and agree to the conditions set forth in the ESCONI Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form (sent by email to those that register). You don’t need to print these out - just know what you’re agreeing to.