New Members camlov2 Posted June 21, 2012 New Members Share Posted June 21, 2012 If I was on "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" and the question was about era/fossils/rock formations, I would get it wrong. Now that we are clear about where I am at I am interested in learning about these topics. I am taking my 8 year old son out hunting for rocks and fossils and would like to be able to give him information if we find anything (Northern California). What threads/links/books would you recommend to help me learn about these topics? Also any suggestions of areas to look in would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatocoenosis Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Probably, the best place to start is your local geological survey. I haven't perused the site, and some are better than others, but I am sure there is some good stuff at CGS http://www.conservation.ca.gov/CGS/Pages/Index.aspx 2012 NCAA Collegiate Round Ball Champs; and in '98, '96, '78, 58, '51, '49, and '48, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Local rockhounding and fossil clubs would be a good place to start. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) I would agree with what Missourian suggests. Also this website, although it has old information, is a good starting point for your research. Google the formation names in the counties near you, and look for and read any PDF that references them. Regards, PS - Welcome to the Forum, and good luck! Edited June 21, 2012 by Fossildude19 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Depending on where you are in northern California, it might be worth the drive to Menlo Park to visit one of the three USGS offices in the US. It is actually a complex of several buildings. There is building that houses the map sales room and the library is just a couple of buildings away. http://www.usgs.gov/ If I was on "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" and the question was about era/fossils/rock formations, I would get it wrong. Now that we are clear about where I am at I am interested in learning about these topics. I am taking my 8 year old son out hunting for rocks and fossils and would like to be able to give him information if we find anything (Northern California). What threads/links/books would you recommend to help me learn about these topics? Also any suggestions of areas to look in would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 When I was running nature tours, I found the "Roadside Geology" series to be excellent. There is one for Northern and Central California: LINK "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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