Geology and Gems: A High-Altitude View of San Diego’s Geologic History
Geology and Gems: A High-Altitude View of San Diego’s Geologic History
(In-Person Talk)
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Location: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (In-person with an option to view as a webinar) 401 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA
Cost:
ABF Member: $10
Non-member: $15
Student: $5
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.
Description:
Join the California Naturalist and Anza-Borrego: in Focus programs for a joint in-person lecture on the geology of San Diego County! Geologist Chuck Houser will present a “high altitude” overview of the geologic history of the region along with a summary of the geologic units in the county. He will also cover the historic and current gem mining in the Pala, Mesa Grande and other gem districts in the county. An opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentation.
This event serves as a foundation of knowledge for the California Naturalist in the Desert course.
Registration:
Please register in advance!
About the Presenter:
Chuck Houser has over three decades of experience in the earth science industry. He is a registered geologist, certified engineering geologist and certified hydrogeologist with experience conducting investigations on lithological formations. His experience includes environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, fault and landslide investigations, groundwater resource studies, geological mapping and geotechnical investigations.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made after the seven-day deadline. Please note that ABF may cancel a program due to inclement weather or low attendance. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
