If you look at the first image you may ask yourself, “what is the deal with all of these holes and why are they only in one part of the rock wall”? That is a completely valid question as these features are a unique geological feature. These holes or cavities in our rock wall are…

This week we will ask you to be an eagle-eyed observer of stones that may decoratively dot your backyard (or, in this case, local elementary school). We’ll share with you an amazing story of a rock….in a rock….and what that means about how these rocks formed! All this geologic history was placed inadvertently in the…

It drips and it drops, It flows on land and below, Water, so it goes. Have you ever wondered where the water from your sink comes from? The journey it took to get to your home? This week we are going to explore watersheds and how they play an integral role in delivering water all…

Happy Earth Day everyone! This week, we will be focusing on some rock evidence that tells a story for how we humans impact our environment. It is a story of how we can negatively affect our environment and, most importantly, a demonstration of what we can achieve when we work towards a solution. We are…

We know; we know; you may be asking yourself why the first two images of this post are put together. What could rings and nail files possibly have in common?! Well, pieces of them are made from the same mineral. That mineral is garnet! From radiant red, glittering green, and many colors in between; this…

Have you ever been walking through the woods or driving along a wooded country road and spotted a rock wall seemingly heading off to nowhere? Well, if you are currently located in a part of the world that was once covered by glacial ice, you certainly may have! In New England especially, where I’m currently…