Geology Rocks at USU's Annual 'Rock-n-Fossil Day' on Feb. 22

Calling all Earth lovers: Utah State University’s Department of Geosciences is inviting inquiring minds of all ages to campus for its annual Rock-n-Fossil Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Geology Building on the USU Quad. Admission is free.

“We look forward to Rock-n-Fossil Day all year long, when we welcome the community to our long-running annual day of geoscience learning,” says Dennis Newell, department head. “We have activities and demonstrations for all ages.”

Activities include presentations on earthquakes and ancient Lake Bonneville, along with talks by the Cache Rock and Gem Club. Guests will also enjoy tours of the USU Museum of Geology, demonstrations of groundwater, coring and how earthquakes happen, as well as lots of information about rocks.

Guests are invited to bring their own “mystery” rocks, fossils and possible meteorites for identification by USU geologists.

“Fossil digging” and craft activities are provided for children.

The event takes place in the USU Geology Building, located at the northeast corner of the university Quad. Visitor parking is available in the university parking terraces at 700 East and 600 North, 850 E. 700 North and 1070 E. 700 North, Logan. Information is available on USU Parking’s visitor website.

Guests can also ride zero-fare Connect Public Transit buses to campus, including the Green Loop route, which has a convenient stop at the southeast corner of the USU Quad.

For more information, visit the Rock-n Fossil Day website or contact the Department of Geosciences at 435-797-1273.