Information for Venue's Hosting Public Geology Talks
We currently provide two geology-related educational talks. Our General Geology Talk is geared towards children to adults while the Paleontological History of Wisconsin, Illinois and the Upper Midwest Talk is geared more towards the geology collector / enthusiast and adults.
GENERAL GEOLOGY TALK
Minerals, Fossils & Crystals:
Delve into the science of geology and hobby of rock collecting.
Talk to cover:
- What is Geology? Paleontology? A Mineral? A Fossil?
- How to build and maintain a rock collection
- Geological History of Wisconsin and what fossils can be found here
Given by: Jason Rehorst, Geologist / Paleontologist - Virtual Museum of Geology
* A limited number of geological specimen identifications given after the talk if requested.
** "Show & Tell" selection of minerals and fossils brought to the talk for guests to look at.
Talk length: approximately 1.5 hours
Minerals, Fossils & Crystals:
Delve into the science of geology and hobby of rock collecting.
Talk to cover:
- What is Geology? Paleontology? A Mineral? A Fossil?
- How to build and maintain a rock collection
- Geological History of Wisconsin and what fossils can be found here
Given by: Jason Rehorst, Geologist / Paleontologist - Virtual Museum of Geology
* A limited number of geological specimen identifications given after the talk if requested.
** "Show & Tell" selection of minerals and fossils brought to the talk for guests to look at.
Talk length: approximately 1.5 hours
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THE PALEONTOLOGICAL HISTORY OF WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS AND THE UPPER MIDWEST
Talk description:
Journey back into Earth's ancient history and discover the life that once lived in the Upper Midwest. Program will discuss the rocks that are found in Wisconsin and Illinois and what they tell about ancient organisms that once roamed the area. Attendees will also learn about new fossil finds and the museums that they can be found in. From the beginnings of life to the megafauna of the Ice Age, fossils bear evidence of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the Midwest over the last 4.6 Billion Years.
Give by: Jason Rehorst, Geologist / Paleontologist - Virtual Museum of Geology
*Geological specimens / Midwest fossils brought to the talk for guests to look at.
*A limited number geological specimen identifications given after the talk if requested.
Talk length: approximately 1.5 hours
Talk description:
Journey back into Earth's ancient history and discover the life that once lived in the Upper Midwest. Program will discuss the rocks that are found in Wisconsin and Illinois and what they tell about ancient organisms that once roamed the area. Attendees will also learn about new fossil finds and the museums that they can be found in. From the beginnings of life to the megafauna of the Ice Age, fossils bear evidence of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the Midwest over the last 4.6 Billion Years.
Give by: Jason Rehorst, Geologist / Paleontologist - Virtual Museum of Geology
*Geological specimens / Midwest fossils brought to the talk for guests to look at.
*A limited number geological specimen identifications given after the talk if requested.
Talk length: approximately 1.5 hours
BIO FOR JASON REHORST:
Jason Rehorst is a Wisconsin geologist / paleontologist who curates many educational exhibits throughout Wisconsin and Illinois after his long-time employment at a large museum of natural history. Rehorst has been interested in minerals and fossils since when, as a young boy, he would pick up small stones and pebbles for his collection on family outings. He pursued his love of geology in college while studying geophysics with an emphasis on paleontology. He worked as a curatorial assistant in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum. After college he was able to hone his geology knowledge while working in a natural history museum for 15 years. He now shares his love of the geological sciences and the Earth's ancient history by making portions of his large personal collection available for public viewing through educational traveling displays, public lectures and programs. In addition, he assists local museums throughout the region in organizing exhibits regarding geology as well as other historical topics.
Jason Rehorst is a Wisconsin geologist / paleontologist who curates many educational exhibits throughout Wisconsin and Illinois after his long-time employment at a large museum of natural history. Rehorst has been interested in minerals and fossils since when, as a young boy, he would pick up small stones and pebbles for his collection on family outings. He pursued his love of geology in college while studying geophysics with an emphasis on paleontology. He worked as a curatorial assistant in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum. After college he was able to hone his geology knowledge while working in a natural history museum for 15 years. He now shares his love of the geological sciences and the Earth's ancient history by making portions of his large personal collection available for public viewing through educational traveling displays, public lectures and programs. In addition, he assists local museums throughout the region in organizing exhibits regarding geology as well as other historical topics.
Images for General Public Geology Talk
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Blue Kyanite Picture
Mazon Creek Fossil Fern
Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen
Crocoite Mineral Specimen
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Ammonite Picture
Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Pecten Fossil
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Images for Paleontological History of Wisconsin, Illinois and the Upper Midwest Talk
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Wisconsin Coral Specimen
Illinois Mazon Creek Fossils
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Door County WI Brachiopods Pendamerid
Illinois Trilobite
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