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When:
April 15, 2016 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2016-04-15T14:00:00-04:00
2016-04-15T17:00:00-04:00
Where:
Grove Stone & Sand
828 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
USA
Cost:
$10
Contact:
Colburn Earth Science Museum
(828) 254-7162
Event website
Special Event
Black Mountain Colburn Field Trip Grove Stone & Sand Nature Science

Meet at Grove Stone Quarry for an afternoon of exploring! Be sure to call the Colburn (254-7162) ahead of time to reserve your spot! There will be a $10 charge.

Learn about the origins of granite, sand, and gravel for building and transportation infrastructure. The Grove Stone quarry is an important long-term partner to the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Go on a tour with Hedrick Industries staff to see the pits, rock piles and equipment. Then visit the on-site stream, a high quality tributary to the Swannanoa River, where you can find and learn to identify aquatic macro-invertebrates. Bring comfortable walking shoes.