Field Trips - The Gem and Mineral Society of the. Virginia Peninsula. Field Trips. Page Last Updated: 9/2. Local Places of Interest (Members & Non- Members)By: Sara Beth Phillips Past GMSVP Field Trip Coordinator If you are visiting the area and want to venture off onto some side trips relating to geology and mineralogy, here is a list of a few suggestions. You do not need to be a member of the club to take part in these activities they are open to the public.#1) Cornwallis’s Cave – Water Street, Yorktown, VA – (Sandstone Cave) No admission fees – open all year round; 1. Cornwallis’s cave, located along the water front, is reported to have been the hiding place of Cornwallis during the siege at Yorktown during the Revolutionary War in 1. Fantasy – 1. 01. 17 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 2. Store that sells rock and mineral samples, as well as other interesting items. Open Monday to Saturday 1. Sunday#3) Stick Stone & Bone – 1. Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 2. Store that sells rock and mineral samples, as well as other interesting items. Open 1. York River State Park – 9. York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 2. The park is known for its rare and delicate estuarine environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a rich habitat for marine and plant life. It is on the York River and is designated as a Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The pristine environment offers clues to a rich natural and cultural history and hosts fossil beds and Colonial and Native American artifacts. Programs, activities and visitor center displays focus on the history, use, wildlife and preservation of the York River and its marshes. More than 3. 0 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails allow visitors to explore the marsh, river shoreline and forests. The seventh Gem was hidden in an unknown realm known as the Ultraverse. This goldish color gem was said to obtain the essence of Nemesis. She was the omnipotent being. A fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a contemporary, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT. "The Congress shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of. A method for inducing cats to exercise consists of directing a beam of invisible light produced by a hand-held laser apparatus onto the floor or wall or other opaque. UK Ear Candy. Sept 2017. Welcome to the party. Come on in and geek out with us. You might be here a while. A boat ramp, fresh and salt water fishing spots, a fishing pier, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and seasonal boat and recreational equipment rentals are available. (source: http: //www. Chippokes Plantation State Park – 6. Chippokes Park Road, Surry, Virginia Just across the James River from historic Jamestown in beautiful Surry County, Chippokes Plantation is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1. Visitors tour the historic area with its antebellum mansion and outbuildings, stroll through formal gardens, and view antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum. A campground and four overnight cabins allow visitors to stay on the historic grounds. The park has an Olympic- sized swimming pool and a visitor center with a gift shop. It also provides opportunities to bike, hike, ride horseback and picnic. Chippokes Plantation also offers wedding packages and meeting facilities. (source: http: //www. Merchants Millpond State Park – 1. Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC 2. An "enchanted forest," primitive species of fish relatively unchanged over millions of years, towering bald cypress trees with massive trunks, luxuriant growths of Spanish moss - this is Merchants Millpond State Park. Here, coastal pond and southern swamp forest mingle, creating one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Together with upland forests, these environments create a haven for wildlife and humanity alike. (source: http: //www. Visit/parks/memi/main. Richmond Area. If you happen to be going to the Richmond area, check out these locations.#1) Stone Goddess Rock Shop http: //stonegoddess. Packard’s Rock Shop https: //www. Packards- Rock- Shop/1. Starting February 1st: "Turtles in Time and Space: A Conversation" is presented by Robert Mc. Cord, Curator of Natural History, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Mesa; and David Hutchison, independent scholar and collector, and co- curator. Reception and preview of the exhibition "Turtles in Time: From Fossils to the Present" follow the talk. Free and open to the public. You can register for a parking pass to be mailed to you ahead of time at: http: //parking. The Museum’s address is: University of Richmond, Lora Robins Gallery, 2. Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 2. Upcoming 2. 01. 7 GMSVP Field Trips: Below are scheduled 2. These trips are for GMSVP MEMBERS ONLY. If you are interesting in going on any of these trips, please contact Field Trip Adviser Mary Hood at "Mhood. GMSVP Field Trips: OFFICIAL COMBINED MINERAL COLLECTING FIELD TRIPTHE GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY OF LYNCHBURG, VA INC. HOST) AND THE ROANOKE VALLEY MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY INC. HOST)WILLIS MOUNTAIN KYANITE MINE—If the mine is working, we may have to limit our collecting areas. September 2. 3, 2. AM to 1 PMGMSVP CONTACT: Sara Phillips, GMSVP Field Trip Leader, at Cell Phone No. SPhillips@ecslimited. Sign - up is required. Call (7. 57 - 7. SPhillips@ecslimited. Sara Phillips. If you cancel, notify me to be taken off the list as space may be limited due to the expanded list of clubs now participating in this annual event. Sara Phillips will send me a list of GMSVP members participating in the field trip for the host club to forward to the mine management by 9- 1. There is a limit of 1. SAFETY: Everyone must arrive at the office parking lot no later than 8: 3. AM to sign the release form and hear the required safety briefing. Each Club field trip leader, or their appointed replacement, will act as safety observer while in the mine and will be expected to be on the lookout for and correct all safety infractions from any collector from any club. Keep in mind that this site is one of the very few that are still open for collecting. Not obeying all the safety rules will cause this site to be closed to all future collecting. DRIVING FROM THE TIDEWATER AREA (non- toll route): I- 6. W and take exit 2. I- 2. 95 toward Washington; take exit 5. A to merge onto I- 6. W toward Charlottesville; take exit 1. VA- 2. 88 S toward Chesterfield; take the U. S. 6. 0/Midlothian Turnpike exit toward Midlothian/Powhatan and keep left at the fork to continue toward US- 6. W/Midlothian Turnpike; turn left onto US- 1. S; turn left onto Willis Mountain Plant Lane, Dillwyn, VA 2. Many trucks may be using the road. Do not park along Rt. GENERAL LOCATION and ASSEMBLY TIME: Everyone will meet at the mine office for sign- in and safety instruction so be there no later than 8: 3. AM. The mine is located north of Farmville, Va. Rt. 1. 5 North, James Madison Highway. While you’re waiting, be sure to enjoy the beautiful blue kyanite bolder in the front yard from the old closed Baker Mountain. COLLECTING: Willis Mountain is what's known as a monadnock. The kyanite exposure resisted weathering and, as the surrounding area was eroded and weathered away, the mountain outcrop was left standing. This is very much like the famous Graves Mountain kyanite mine in Georgia. The center of the mountain has been mostly mined away. We should be able to find plenty of white kyanite blades in the massive kyanite quartzite; pyrite; quartz; hematite with some iridescence, red mica, green mica, apatite and possibly some blue kyanite and pale green trolleite. Some of the white kyanite and quartz here have a beautiful light blue fluorescence and the apatite is yellow so bring your short wave lamp and blackout cloth. EQUIPMENT: The standard quarry safety gear required is a hard hats with a mfg. Every time you leave the car, turn off the engine, put in park, and apply the hand brake and wheel chocks. ONLY STEEL OR MSHA (Federal Mine Safety and Health Act) APPROVED REINFORCED FIBERGLASS TOED BOOTS WILL BE ALLOWED; THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!!! No low quarters or sneakers even if they have steel or composite toes. If you do not have all the required safety equipment, you will not be allowed to enter the quarry. Also required are long pants, gloves, hammer and chisels, wrapping paper, buckets, and water as It is very important to stay hydrated as it may be very hot. If you have any medical condition that would put you in any danger, do not attempt this trip. For your own safety, let your field trip leader or collecting buddy know if you have any medical condition that could be a problem for you. Be prepared for windy, hot, or wet weather. We will be on the mountain top, and it's always windy. We can drive to the designated collecting area, so hand trucks should not be needed. Bring a camera, as the view is awesome. AFTER THE DIG SOCIAL: This year, the pavilion beside the office will be available immediately after the dig ends at 1 PM to relax, cool off, and eat your lunch. This will also be a social get together so that we can have a chance to become better acquainted with the members of our rock club neighbors and to provide some time to relax before their long ride home. You might want to bring your own lawn chair. There may also be other groups there as invited guests of Kyanite Mining.AGE LIMIT: There is no age limit, but no toddlers please. All children must be signed for, closely supervised by an adult and never left un- attended. They must also have all the required safety equipment. No Exceptions!!! If parents have any questions about what is acceptable for your child, please call me, and we will discuss it. WEATHER: The trip will be canceled due to safety concerns in case of hard rain or a thunderstorm. Call to confirm if there is any question. Below is information on the type of field equipment and supplies you may need for a field trip. Check with the Field Trip coordinator on what you may need before each trip. Also ask if there is an age limit if you have young children that plan on participating. Typical Field Equipment and Supplies List: hard hat (sometimes required) * see hard hat safety note belowsteel toed work boots (sometimes required)safety goggles (sometimes required)rock hammercrack hammer and chiselplastic bucket (for big samples)small containers (for small samples)tissue paper (to wrap delicate specimens)gloves (leather)knee padswater and snacks* Hard Hat Note: The hard hat must not be five years old or older. GEM Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Global Entrepreneurship Research Association, London Business School, Regents Park, London NW1 4.
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