Geology of Wisconsin Workshop

Saturdays, February 7 & February 14

This two-part workshop explores the many facets of Wisconsin geology, with a special emphasis on our local Lake Michigan shoreline. During this workshop, discover the key concepts of glacial history and go back into our ancient past of the Silurian Sea. In addition, review rock, fossil, and mineral specimens, and spend time on the lakefront viewing the resident rocks, some of which travelled hundreds of miles to reach our shore! With these examples, learn some of the important igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks found in Southeastern Wisconsin. By the end of the workshop, you will understand some of our region’s fascinating geological changes.

This workshop is led by Director of Education Tom Finley. He is a geology enthusiast and has been teaching the public for 24 years about how rocks rock!

This program will take place both indoors and outdoors. Please come prepared by dressing in layers. Ice cleats, walking poles, and Yak Trax are helpful.

Members: $50 | Non-members: $65​