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IDENTIFYING MINERALS and ROCKS on YOUR WALKS

Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Workshops

Event Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Start Time: 7:30 pm

Fee: $5 for Nature Manitoba members, $10 for non-members (students: $3 for members, $5 for non-members).

Instructor: Kim Monson, Geography Department at the University of Winnipeg

Location: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE to 5L22, 5th floor of Lockhart Hall, University of Winnipeg, 480 Ellice Ave.

Ever look down when you’re out walking and wonder, “What is that rock, where did it come from, how did it get there???” If you have, this workshop is for you. With the aid of rock and mineral specimens, maps and test kits, you will learn how to identify many of Manitoba’s common rocks and minerals. Bring your favourite rock or mineral along and figure out what it is.