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We’re Talking Fossils — Friday, April 26, 2013

Lunch and Learn from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch and Learn from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.The last geology presentation during our 160th Anniversary Open House will be about fossils.  Visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our McCracken Core Library and Research Center and Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Plan to Visit us During Our Open House April 22-26, 2013Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park or four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.

We are located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Admission is free of charge.  Check our website for more information

Posted on Apr 26, 2013

Learn About Water Wells and Groundwater — Thursday, April 25, 2013

Lunch and Learn from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Visit us during our Open House -- April 22-26, 2013Turnout has been great for our geology presentations, and you have two more chances to join us during our 160th Anniversary Open House.  Thursday’s presentation is about water wells and groundwater.  Friday’s topic is fossils!

Visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our McCracken Core Library and Research Center and Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Plan to Visit us During Our Open House April 22-26, 2013Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park or four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.

We are located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Admission is free of charge.  Check our website for more information

Posted on Apr 25, 2013

Learn About Geologic Mapping Today, April 23 at 12:15 p.m.

Lunch and Learn – 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Geologic MappingDon’t forget, we are having daily Lunch and Learn presentations about geology during our 160th Anniversary Open House, April 22-26.

  • Tuesday, April 23 – Geologic Mapping
  • Wednesday, April 24 – Caves
  • Thursday, April 25 – Water Wells and Groundwater
  • Friday, April 26 – Fossils

Visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our McCracken Core Library and Research Center and Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Plan to Visit us During Our Open House April 22-26, 2013Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park or four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.

We are located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Admission is free of charge.  Check our website for more information.

Posted on Apr 23, 2013

Plan to Visit us During Our Open House April 22-26, 2013

Help us celebrate 160 years of service to Missourians

Join us for special presentations April 22-26, 2013Plan to visit during our Open House and attend special Lunch and Learn presentations about geology April 22-26, 2013.  We welcome everyone to visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.  We also are offering tours of our McCracken Core Library and Research Center.

Lunch and Learn – 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

  • Monday, April 22 – History and Future of the Geological Survey
  • Tuesday, April 23 – Geologic Mapping
  • Wednesday, April 24 – Caves
  • Thursday, April 25 – Water Wells and Groundwater
  • Friday, April 26 – Fossils

Missouri State Parks

Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park or four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.

We are located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Admission is free of charge.  Check our website for more information.

Posted on Apr 22, 2013

We’re Just Two Weeks Away From Our Open House

Help us celebrate 160 years of service to Missourians

Join us for special presentations April 22-26, 2013Everyone is invited to attend our special Lunch and Learn presentations April 22-26, 2013, visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.  Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park is a geologic jewel of the Missouri State Park System, a place with something for everyone.

You may also win four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.  Onondaga Cave is one of America’s most spectacular, with 1.5 miles of passages decorated with towering stalagmites, dripping stalactites, active flowstones, grotto salamanders and more.

Our museum is located in the Buehler Building, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Self-guided tours are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Lunch and Learn presentations will be held from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the adjacent Annex Building.  Pack a lunch and join us!  Admission to the museum and presentations is free of charge.  Parking is available in front and back of both buildings.  Check our website for the schedule for presentations and read more about us.

Posted on Apr 09, 2013

Mark Your Calendars for April 22-26, 2013

Join us as we celebrate 160 years of service to Missourians

Since 1853, staff members with the Missouri Geological Survey have provided reliable scientific information to describe and understand Missouri’s wealth of natural resources.

Please joing us to attend special Lunch and Learn presentations April 22-26, 2013, visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.  Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park is a geologic jewel of the Missouri State Park System, a place with something for everyone.

You may also win four passes to tour Onondaga Cave, in Onondaga Cave State Park.  Onondaga Cave is one of America’s most spectacular, with 1.5 miles of passages decorated with towering stalagmites, dripping stalactites, active flowstones, grotto salamanders and more.

Our museum is located in the Buehler Building, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Self-guided tours are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Lunch and Learn presentations will be held from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the adjacent Annex Building.  Pack a lunch and join us!  Admission to the museum and presentations is free of charge.  Parking is available in front and back of both buildings.  Check our website for the schedule for presentations and read more about us.

Posted on Apr 04, 2013

Join us April 22-26, 2013 for special presentations

 Celebrating 160 years of service to Missourians

One hundred sixty years is not a very long time when speaking in geologic terms. However, the Missouri Geological Survey is observing this noteworthy milestone this year.  Since 1853, staff members have provided reliable scientific information to describe and understand Missouri’s wealth of natural resources.

Everyone is invited to attend our special Lunch and Learn presentations April 22-26, 2013, visit with staff, see special exhibits, and tour our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology to learn about the contributions staff members have made to both the environmental and economic vitality of Missouri.

Register during the Open House to win a stay at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.  Johnson’s Shut-ins State Park is a geologic jewel of the Missouri State Park System, a place with something for everyone.

Our museum is located in the Buehler Building, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.  Self-guided tours are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Lunch and Learn presentations will be held from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the adjacent Annex Building.  Pack a lunch and join us!  Admission to the museum and presentations is free of charge.  Parking is available in front and back of both buildings.  Check our website for the schedule for presentations and read more about us.

Posted on Mar 28, 2013

Learn about Missouri Geology on Geologic Map Day Today — Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

View, Download and Print Geologic Maps

Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us!

Click on the map above to see, print or download eight maps we are highlighting during Earth Science Week.

Celebrate the first ever Geologic Map Day with us today, Friday, Oct. 19 and visit our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology.  Geologic Map Day is being held during Earth Science Week.  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of October 14 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.

Our geologists produce maps that provide a baseline for data related to energy resources, mineral resources, natural hazards, water resources, soil conservation and climate science.  Visit this website to view, download and print geologic maps.

Located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, in Rolla, the Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is always free.  Be sure to watch this cool video about careers in the field of geology.

 

 

 

Posted on Oct 19, 2012

Fossil Collectors – Stop Visit our Museum Today, Wednesday, Oct. 17

We’re Celebrating National Fossil Day — Join Us!

National Fossil Day is Wednesday, Oct. 17

Celebrate National Fossil Day with us by visiting our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology Wednesday, Oct. 17 to see our impressive display of fossils.  Visitors will also receive a small Crinoid stem fossil (the official state fossil) to add to their personal collections.

The Crinoid is Missouri's Official State FossilThe third annual National Fossil Day is being held during Earth Science Week.  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 20 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.  Learn about the Crinoid, Missouri’s Official State Fossil.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted on Oct 17, 2012

Join us for the First Annual Geologic Map Day – Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

 Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us!

Visit our museum Friday, Oct. 19 and celebrate the first ever Geologic Map Day with us.  Geologic Map Day is being held during Earth Science Week.  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 20 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.

“Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences” was selected by the American Geosciences Institute as the theme of Earth Science Week 2012 to boost awareness about the geosciences and the many exciting career and job opportunities in the field. Through careers in geology, geophysics, oceanography, hydrology, paleontology, earth science education and many other fields, they enhance our understanding of Earth processes and improve the quality of human life.

Geologic Map Day

Learn about the diverse geology in Missouri. Click on the map above to see, print or download eight maps we are highlighting during Earth Science Week.

Geologic Map Day is designed to promote awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns.  Geologic maps are important for education, science, business, and a variety of other public policy concerns. Geologic Map Day will focus the attention of students, teachers, and the general public on the study, uses, and significance of these tools, by engaging audiences through educational activities, print materials, online resources, and public outreach opportunities.

Our geologist produce maps that provide a baseline for data related to energy resources, mineral resources, natural hazards, water resources, soil conservation and climate science. Virtually all mineral, energy, water, industrial construction, public works and urban development projects can benefit from a geologic map.  Be sure to see some of the geologic maps on our website.  Visit this website to view, download and print them.

Located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, in Rolla, the Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is always free.  Learn more about our museum, careers in geology, fossils, geology, and other special events to be held during Earch Science Week and watch this cool video about careers in the field of geology.

 

 

 

Posted on Oct 12, 2012