Making A Rock Hound - A Free Event For All Ages!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
What is a Rockhound? Have you ever, while out on a walk or a hike, picked up an interesting or colorful rock and wondered why it looks different from all the others you see? Or have you chanced upon a fossilized rock and thought it would be nice to know what kind of animal or plant left its mark there? Perhaps you have come across a crevice or a hole in a rock containing natural mineral crystals and wondered what they were and how they got there? Or maybe you have asked yourself about the origin of a beautiful piece of stone or gem jewelry? If you have ever questioned any of these things, then there is probably a "rockhound" buried inside you.
A "rockhound" is someone who gets past the "wondering" stage and decides to actively collect, catalogue and study mineral and/or fossil specimens. There is nothing that will quite match the feeling of that first "real find" and it will certainly whet the appetite to pursue the hobby further. Those of us who are already collectors recommend it highly as a wonderful activity for both young and old; in fact, it can provide a real common interest for the whole family.
Family fun is the goal at this "rocking" event featuring geology experiments, activities, and crafts. Join us Thursday, January 17, 2012 at 6:30 P.M. to enjoy a fun filled evening for the entire family.
Provided by the O'Brien County Conservation Board
Information About The Making A Rock Hound Event
