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Explorations! Field Trip
Explorations! Field Trip

Sat, Nov 04

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Peniel lot

Explorations! Field Trip

Join the Rockville Science Center for a geological tour of Cunningham Falls State Park with geologist Jake Margolis.

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Time & Location

Nov 04, 2023, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Peniel lot, 6601 Foxville Rd Thurmont, MD 21788

About the event

Ages 12 - adult

Tour is limited to 20 participants

Join the Rockville Science Center for a tour of the geology of Cunningham Falls State Park with geologist Jake Margolis. Learn about the Park’s 600 million years of geologic history that includes volcanoes, continental breakups, continental collisions and the intense heat and pressure the region was subjected to. Enjoy some time hiking and enjoying fall foliage. The tour will include a written guide, which will be sent to participants prior to the trip. Stops will include an introductory talk, an easy hike (15 minutes) to the falls on the Lower Falls Trail, a moderate hike (30-45 minutes) option on the Cliff Trail returning from the falls, a lunch stop at the lake dam (30 to 60 minutes) and a hike on the Misery Trail to Cat Rock (2 hours).

The tour will start promptly at 9:30 am at a location…

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ROCKVILLE SCIENCE CENTER, INC.

Rockville Science Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization

that offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore

the wonders of science and connect with the scientific community in our region.

Storefront Location: 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Makerspace: 33F Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1084, Rockville, MD 20849
Phone: 240-386-8111
Email: info@rockvillesciencecenter.org
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