Geology Rocks!

Geology Day

Saturday, November 14th

10AM – 2PM

Enjoy a day PACKED with geology - the science of the earth beneath our feet!

Sponsored by

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Elevra Logo represents sponsorship for Geology Rocks! Event.

Rock hounds of all ages can enjoy ROCK SOLID fun and learning! Be sure to bring a mystery rock from your collection or backyard for identification.

Photo of kids and adults looking at the gemstone display.

Mine for gemstones in The Schiele’s running-water sluice. Miners keep what they find! (Additional $5 per person.)

Photograph of Dioptase Crystal found in Tsumeb, Southwest Africa

Learn through hands-on activities and presentations about fascinating topics:

    • Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
    • Weathering and Sedimentary Rocks
    • Geologist in Training Station (Rock Classification)
    • Fossils and the Fossilization Process
    • “Dig This! How Animals Use Rocks & Soil” live animal program – 11 AM & 1 PM

Geology Rocks! is included with the purchase of museum admission.

Gemstone mining will be available for an additional $5 per person.
(Purchase gemstone mining tickets at the admissions desk when you arrive.)

Picture of different gemstones in a person's hand found during gemstone mining
Picture of a man wearing a shirt with text saying That's What I do... I Collect Rocks & I Know Things
Picture of the running water at the Grist Mill Stone Mining.

Thank you to these geology-based vendors and partner organizations for participating:

    • Reed Gold Mine
    • NC Geology Survey
    • Backwoods Prospector
    • Rocks Unlimited
    • Healycrafts
    • Cannaco LLC
    • Elvera Lithium
    • Albemarle Lithium
Photo of the road cracking due to earthquake

A special thank you to Albemarle and Elevra for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Albemarle logo
Elevra Logo represents sponsorship for Geology Rocks! Event.