Eastern Section Spring Conference May 30- June 2, 2013

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1 The National Association of Geoscience Teachers Eastern Section Spring Conference May 30- June 2, 2013 Hosted at Lock Haven, PA Geological Excursions in the Allegheny Plateau and Valley and Ridge sections Karen Aucker, retired Earth & Space Science Teacher, Conference Host Contact Karen Aucker, conference coordinator at: Lock Haven is situated between the Allegheny Plateau Province and the Valley and Ridge Province on the shores of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, in proximity to the Allegheny Front structural escarpment. The history of the area is closely tied to the regional geology. The river was used for transporting lumber to the mills. Friday we will be learning more about the geology of the Marcellus Shale in our area and its impact on the economy, as we will be going to a Marcellus Shale drill site. Saturday s trip will be the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon with stops along the way in the Pine Creek Valley until we reach the upper rim of the canyon in the Allegheny Plateau. The maximum depth of the canyon is 1450 feet at Waterville. The depth at the state parks in the Plateau is more than 800 feet and the distance from rim to rim is approximately 4000 feet. Nearby Attractions: Woolrich Outlet Store is within minutes of Lock Haven. The founder John Rich sold yard goods and socks to logging camps from the back of a mule cart. In 1830, he built America s first woolen mill in Pennsylvania. Pine Creek Rails and Trails is a 64 mile former rail from Welsboro to Jersey Shore. If you love to bike this is a great place to travel along the creek and enjoy nature, even a great way to see the rocks up close. If you enjoy hiking then this is the place to visit. You are in the Wilds of PA. We have great hikes in the area, including the Mid State Trail (travels the length of PA, from MD to NY), Golden Eagle, and others. Kayakers you will not be left out, with the Susquehanna River and Pine Creek both being great places to float your boat. Pine Creek is known for its fly fishing. 1

2 Conference Agenda Thursday, May 30: 3:00 pm 6:30 pm Conference check- in and registration, Best Western, Lock Haven. Conference Materials pick up. Dinner on your own this evening. 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Presentation in the conference room at the Best Western with light refreshments. Friday, May 31: 8:00 am 9 :00 am Conference check- in and registration, Best Western, Lock Haven. Conference materials pick up. 9:00 am 5:00 pm Leave from the Best Western by bus for the Marcellus Shale Field Trip. Arrive at the Waterville facility of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), with a tour of the building and a presentation by Arianne Proctor, Director of the Marcellus Program at DCNR. Then travel to a Marcellus Shale Drilling site. Lunch is provided! 5:00pm 6:30 pm Dinner reservations have been made at a local restaurant, but you may choose any other located in the area. 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Presentation and Geo- auction, with desserts and other sweets. Saturday, June 1: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Leave from the Best Western by bus for the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon; there will be several stops on the way to the gorge with small walks to look- outs and geology talks. Lunch is provided! 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Eastern Section Awards Dinner Banquet, Loyal Order of Moose, 150 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven, PA. (Directions: from the Best Western make a left out of the parking lot onto Walnut street, go to the end of the street and make a right. The Moose will be on the left hand side of the street.) Our guest speaker and presentation will be; "Using Digital Photogrammetry for Rock Cut Slope Design" by William H. Roman, Chief Geologist, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Agenda continues next page 2

3 Sunday, June 2: 9:00 am 11:00 am Eastern Section business meeting and breakfast buffet ($9.95/person, payable on site), Dutch Haven Restaurant, 201 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven. (Directions: from the Best Western make a left out of the parking lot onto Walnut street. Take the first street on the left, cross the railroad tracks and the restaurant is located at the next intersection.) All members welcome to attend, reservations required. Hotel/Housing Information: It is the responsibility of the conference attendees to arrange for their hotel rooms or other housing. Conference lodging is NOT included in your registration fees. There are two hotels in the Lock Haven area, The Best Western of Lock Haven, which will be our main conference headquarters, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites. The Best Western of Lock Haven: 101 E. Walnut Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, ( ). This location has rooms reserved for the conference attendees. Please be sure to mention that you are in the NAGT group. Hotel rooms have been reserved at a cost of $98.10 and will be held until April 30. Continental breakfast is served each morning. Fairfield Inn & Suites: 50 Spring Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, ( ). This location does not have rooms reserved for the conference attendees, but rooms would be available. Continental breakfast is served each morning. We also have several B&B s in the vicinity. The following is a list their names and phone number, but each has their own web site; Aurora Leigh , The Avenue Bed & Breakfast , Partnership House B&B , Victorian Inn B&B Directions: Lock Haven is located in central Pennsylvania, between State College and Williamsport, on Routes US 220 and PA

4 Registration Form National Association of Geoscience Teachers Eastern Section Conference and Field Trips May 30- June 2, 2013 Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Each participant must submit a registration form. Lodging accommodations are the responsibility of the registrant. Pre- registration deadline is April 30, Please fill in the form below and indicate your registration preferences. Make a check for the total registration fee payable to Karen Aucker and send it along with this form to: Karen Aucker, 527 E. Guard Lock Dr., Lock Haven, PA Name: Affiliation: E- mail: Mailing Address: Cell phone: Home phone: OESTA Award Winners from Spring 2012 meeting may attend for free registration and banquet! Please indicate this on your registration information. Full Conference Registration (does not include Saturday Banquet) NAGT member $50 (after April 30, 2013) $60 Spouse/Significant Other $30 Non- member $60 (after April ) $75 Friday- Only registration NAGT member $35 Non- member $40 Saturday- Only registration NAGT member $35 Non- member $40 Saturday Awards Banquet and Keynote Speaker - all $40 (no charge for 2013 OESTA winners and one guest) Total Enclosed: Sunday Business meeting and breakfast located at the Dutch Haven Restaurant (on- site cost of $9.95/ person; don't pay with this form). Please circle: I will attend business meeting yes no 4

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