DMC/FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE
FIELD TRIP FOR MARCH
DMC Program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc
The Friendly Federation - Founded in 1976 to serve.
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An Official Field Trip of the MEMPHIS ARCHAEOLOGICAL & GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY (HOST) 
 
9:00 AM TO 2:00PM  CST
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Memphis Stone and Gravel Company, Arlington, TN
www.msgravel.com
NO FEE

 


Collecting:  Chert gravels with fossils (Mississippian, Devonian, and Silurian), petrified wood, agate, conglomerate, quartz and other rocks and minerals associated with regional alluvial terrace deposits of Pleistocene / Pliocene age.  We will be collecting the gravel from stockpiles.  
 
Directions:   Make your way to Paul Barret Parkway (TN Hwy 385), which is north east of Memphis. Once on Hwy 385 go to the Stewart Road Exit (between Brunswick Road and US Hwy 70).  Go north on Stewart Road to stop sign (0.1 miles).  Turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Road, go about 1/4 mile and turn right onto Deadfall Road.  Take Deadfall Road to Millington-Arlington Road and turn right at stop sign.  The entrance will be on the north side of road (about 1/2 mile).  

Other Essentials: Pets must be leashed at all times.  No fee is required. See safety statement below.

Safety:  All safety rules must be followed.  A copy of the safety rules can be obtained from the Field Trip Leader.    Remember, any time eye hazards may exist, such as hammering or prying, safety glasses MUST be worn.  This is an active mine with dangerous areas.  All young children must be under CONSTANT ADULT SUPERVISION and NEVER allowed to roam around.  Shoes must be closed and laced (no flip-flops or Crocs).   Bring plenty of water and sunscreen!
 
Tools:  Bucket and rock hammer, we will be surface collecting and no digging is necessary.  Spray bottle with water is very helpful. 

 

"Field trips are open to all members of associated clubs of the DMC program of the SFMS Field Trip Committee and to all members of SFMS member clubs who have provided their membership with SFMS liability insurance.  Because of insurance requirements, members of the GENERAL PUBLIC are NOT invited on this or any DMC program field trips!"

DMC Program / SFMS Field Trip committee's purpose:
To collect field trip information from it's member societies; schedule and coordinate field trip dates; disseminate field trip information to all member clubs so that each member society may publish this information as one of their "official" scheduled field trips.

 
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 A program of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.
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