Geology 101

Do you think rocks rock? If so, join us for Geology 101 at The Parklands! This 4-part class will be taught by former Falls of the Ohio State Park Naturalist Alan Goldstein. THURSDAY OCTOBER 8 SESSION 1: GEOLOGY INTRO Why is understanding geology important? Resources to investigate Kentucky’s geology Rock Types and Rock Formations in Kentucky THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 SESSION 2: TRACING KENTUCKY'S 4.5-BILLION-YEAR PAST Paleogeography The Geologic Periods of Kentucky THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 SESSION 3: KENTUCKY FOSSILS What is a fossil, and how are they preserved? Ecology of fossils SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 SESSION 4: FIELD TRIP LOCATION TBD