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2011 GSI Fall Field Trip
“The Geology of Moscow Quarry, Saturday, October 22, 2011 |
***Our apologies for the extreme short notice on this trip***
The 2011 Geological Society of Iowa Fall Field Trip will take place at the Moscow Quarry on Saturday October 22nd. The quarry is owned and operated by Wendling Quarries, Inc. and is found south of Interstate 80 near the Cedar River (see Map 1). The field trip will begin at the Moscow Quarry entrance where we will meet at 9:00 am (see Map 1 caption for location). The Moscow Quarry will give us the opportunity to look at some great Devonian exposures.
Map 1. Location of Moscow quarry.
From the junction of Hwys. 38 & 6, drive west four miles. Just west of the
Cedar River bridge, turn north on Noble
Ave. Drive approximately 1/2 mile. Quarry is located on the west
side of the road.
Map and directions courtesty of http://wendling quarries.com
Field Trip Meeting Location
Field trip participants should gather at Wendling Quarries, Inc.’s Moscow Quarry (1148 Noble Avenue, Moscow, IA) at 9:00 am on Saturday October 22, 2011. As usual, DO NOT DRIVE ON THE QUARRY SCALE and LEAVE A LANE FOR TRUCKS TO PASS WITHOUT CROSSING THE SCALES. GSI or company personnel will direct you where to park. Participants are asked to bring hard hats if they have them (GSI will have some for those who need them), eye protection (safety glasses, regular glasses, or sun glasses) and closed-toe shoes (preferably leather boots). Please do not wear sandals. Also, bring a sack lunch!
As always, this field trip is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the geology in Muscatine County. Guidebooks will be available, free to GSI members and available for the cost of printing (less than $10) to non-members. We hope that you are able to attend.
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