The Prof's Public Programs
I have a You Tube Channel with many "local geology" programs.
Illustrated Lectures for Adults & Schools
The titles below are roughly 1 hour programs and include some hands-on samples of armored mud balls, and other rock-mineral-fossil samples. I will bring my books for sale at discounted prices, too. Yahoo.
** New Program (2021): Magnificence, Mysteries, and Death: geostories from W. Massachusetts
Western Mass. is the best place in the world to study geology, but this magnificence has many mysteries that will be explained, such as deep holes in the Conn. Riverbed, weird post-glacial river directions, how the Conn. River cut through the Holyoke Range, and why the Glacial Potholes can't be glacial. Our magnificent local geology can kill you! I will tell you how to save your life (really!).
** Dinosaurs, Dunes, and Drifting Continents: the geo-history of the Conn. River Valley (personalize
This program with the same title as my book, covers the MA and CT section of the Conn. River Valley put in context with the New England region. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIALLY RESEARCHED FOR YOUR SPECIFIC AREA. This program has been presented many times from NH to New Haven and surroundings.
** HOLEY BASALT! The amazing geology of the Holyoke Range
The Holyoke Range looms over many Ct. River Towns and Cities. How....why....?? Come and find out.
** DEERFIELD RIVER GEOLOGY: Potholes to Mt Sugarloaf....rocks, glaciers, ancient rivers......
It scenic and exciting. The Deerfield River watershed has a lot of mysteries, all to be solved in this presentation.
** THE DEEP HISTORY OF DEERFIELD
From Mt Sugarloaf's lofty views to the icebergs of Lake Hitchcock, you will be amazed by what geology reveals. Noah's ark and Ayers Rock are part of the program, too.
cost of presentations
I try to have my reasonable program costs fit into available funding. Contact me please.