Geology Talk at Distant Hill Gardens – 9/6/14

Uncategorized 08/29/2014 Comments: 2

 

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LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE GLACIATION OF NEW ENGLAND

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The stone circle at Distant Hill Gardens.

Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole will be hosting an ‘Open Garden Saturday’, September 6, from 9am to 4pm. The highlight of the day takes place from 10am to noon, with a very special talk given by author, artist, and Walpole resident David Howell. David was both a USGS research geologist and professor of Earth Sciences at Stanford University. He will be discussing The Glaciation and Ice Ages of New England.

The talk will touch on some of the important and relevant climate related questions of the day, such as how we measure past temperatures and greenhouse gases, and if the climate of today is typical of the long-term climate history of the Earth.
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David Howell speaking last summer at Distant Hill Gardens.

David will also discuss why glaciers wax and wane, the features formed by glaciers, the global consequences of glaciation, and the formation of glacial Lake Hitchcock which formed in the Connecticut River valley.

The venue for the talk will be the impressive thirty foot diameter Stone Circle at Distant Hill Gardens. It is a perfect spot to think about the larger geological picture and how glaciers fit into it.

DON’T MISS THIS ONE OF A KIND EVENT AT DISTANT HILL!

You might consider attending even If you don’t think you have an interest in geology. David has a way of making the science interesting to everyone, both expert and novice alike.

You are guaranteed to leave pleasantly surprised!
Stretched Pebble Cross-section

A large ‘Stretched Pebble’ at Distant Hill Gardens.

And be sure to check out the uncommon outcroppings of Stretched Pebbles found at Distant Hill Gardens. Stretched pebbles are formed from a specific combination of pressure, heat, and a linear movement of the earths sub-surface. Usually miles below the surface, these unique geological features rarely make their way up to the see the light of day. A real geological treat!
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Join us for the glaciation talk from 10am to noon, or come anytime between 9am and 4pm, and walk the garden paths, stroll the quaking cranberry bog boardwalk, inspect the many whimsical metal sculptures found throughout the gardens, or let the kids explore the nature-play area
called ‘White-Rock Woods’.
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There is a suggested $5.00 donation which includes entry to the gardens and the geology talk. All proceeds will be put toward the building of the Accessible Trail already under construction at Distant Hill Gardens.

Please visit www.distanthill.org for more information and directions.

2 thoughts on “Geology Talk at Distant Hill Gardens – 9/6/14”

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    David Howell 08/29/2014 at 11:36 AM Reply

    Lil – only the left half of Mike Nerrie’s poster on the geology talk comes through on the Walpolean. David

    On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 10:31 AM, The Walpolean wrote:

    > Lil posted: ” LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE GLACIATION OF NEW ENGLAND The > stone circle at Distant Hill Gardens. Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole will > be”

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      Lil 08/29/2014 at 12:23 PM Reply

      Guess I’d better see if I can fix it. Here’s hoping I am clever enough!

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