Pull on your virtual rubber boots. We are going for a virtual hike in and along a stream in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Stream Geology is a presentation organized and scripted by Haley Springston, Watershed Planning Coordinator for the Rondout Neversink Stream Program. Reserve the date and time: Tuesday, April 13, 2021, starting at 6:30pm.
As she treks through the stream, Geologist Springston, picks up bits of rock that date from the Devonian Geologic Period. She explains how the Catskill bedrock geology formed nearly 380 million years ago as she discusses identifying and interpreting depositional features commonly seen along Catskill waterways. She further reviews the roles of spring snowmelt and glacial deposition on the surficial geology of the Catskills.

During this second in the Earth Month Lecture Series, Haley Springston, who holds a BS from SUNY New Paltz, gives an in-depth look at the geology that influences present-day Catskill streams and rivers and how the geologic history of the Catskills has left lasting effects, still experienced to this day.

Come to this fascinating lecture as we experience the rush of the water over rocks and learn through visuals the formation of the landscape. Don’t forget your boots; bring a slicker.

This program is free and open to the public. The zoom link is HERE.

One PDH-CEU is offered for attendance by engineers, architects, and municipal officials.
Certificates will be issued upon completion of lecture questions. Prior to the lecture, register for the PDH-CEU by emailing cultural@sunyorange.edu with “for PDH-CEU” in the subject line. Questions will be emailed to you.

This event is co-sponsored by SUNY Orange Cultural Affairs and SUNY Orange Sustainability. Questions may be directed to cultural@sunyorange.edu and/or kirsten.gabrielsen@sunyorange.edu

photo credits: Rondout Neversink Stream Program