Fossils, Rocks and Geology for Families

Granitic intrusion in Castner Marble just uphill from the museum on Transmountain

The El Paso Museum of Archeology Presents

Fossils, Rocks and Geology for Families

Workshops by Will Seigler, M.S.

9:30 am to 12 noon on the following Saturdays:

June 19, and July 24, 2010 for children ages 6-8

July 10 and August 7, 2010 for children 9-12

Registration Fee: $5.00 per child, Paid in advance

One Parent/Guardian Free; Additional Parent/Guardians $5.00

Franklin Mountains State Park Entry Fee:

$1.00 per individual age 13 and older, ages 12 and under – Free

Paid day of program at park entry gate

Local geologist Will Seigler leads families with children ages 6-12 in workshops with a field trip to learn how to identify and find fossils, rocks and interesting local geology. Parents or guardians must be available to drive for the local field trip.

Registration and Payment: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis prior to the day of the class. Full payment must accompany registration. Contact the museum at 915-755-4332 or guidamr@elpasotexas.gov for a registration form and payment instructions.

Please use the following caption with the attached photo:

First Transmountain Road cut above museum shows granitic intrusive dikes cutting Castner Marble zenith located directly above car, photo by Will Seigler, 2010

Information: 915-755-4332; guidamr@elpasotexas.gov