These private geology courses are custom designed for the participants who enroll. I pick a time period for the course such as “early spring”. You make a $100 enrollment deposit for each course participant as a place holder. When enough participants enroll, I contact the group and negotiate a course date. If there is not enough interest or the course date does not work out for you, I refund your deposit. Once the course date is set, others can enroll. The courses are designed for the active adult learner and youth. No previous geologic course work is required.
Please send a $100 deposit for each participant and indicate the course and date. Make the deposit check payable to Tom Williams and send it to 101 Ross Street, #4, Cotati, CA 94931. Contact tom@geology-adventures.com for more information on any of the courses.
Upcoming Courses
California North Coast Geology Course
September 24-26, 2010 - Full
Next Course October 22–24, 2010 - Space available - $350
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Explore the remarkable geology along the North Coast from Bodega Head to Mendocino in this three-day field course. Wave cut platforms, rocky headlands and sea stacks, uplifted terraces, crashing waves, and wide sandy beaches are your outdoor classroom as you discover how the collision of ocean and land has shaped the shore. Accommodations at two Irish Beach homes, with stunning ocean views. Numerous short hikes up to 2 miles. Maximum 16 persons. Contact Tom for details
Death Valley Geology Course
Next Course Early Spring 2011 - $600
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Experience the geological playground that is Death Valley National Park in this six-day field course. Travel through geologic time and explore the carbonate and volcanic rocks of Titus Canyon. Hike through the colorful sediments of Golden Canyon and to the top of Eureka Dunes. Ponder why rocks have left tracks in Race Track Playa. Go on a fossil hunt outside of the park. Camping at Furnace Creek Campground with optional accommodations at Furnace Creek Ranch. Cost includes course and camping. Course starts and ends in Bishop and accommodations in Bishop are not included. Numerous short hikes up to 2 miles. Contact Tom for details
Grand Canyon Geology Course
Next Course Summer 2011 – Cost to be determined
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Imagine yourself on a raft on the Colorado River entering into Grand Canyon National Park. This could be you! Participate in an exciting six-day journey back through geologic time on an oar-powered rafting trip on the Colorado River into the Grand Canyon from Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch. The trip travels through progressively older rocks that span the entire Paleozoic Era as Marble Canyon deepens, reaching the 1.8 billion year old rocks of the Inner Gorge of the Grand Canyon. That spans one-third of the age of the Earth! The trip includes a strenuous hike out of the Grand Canyon from Phantom Ranch to the South Rim and numerous daily side canyon hikes. Contact Tom for details
Scotland Geology Course Summer 2012 - Cost to be determined
Travel through Northern Scotland studying fundamental geological concepts and exploring the landscapes and geology of the Scottish Highlands in this 12-day field course. Scotland boasts spectacular scenery and the most varied geological landscapes of any country of it size in the world. Use fundamental geologic principles to interpret the geological history of the Highlands. Includes trips to Edinburgh, Inverness, and Isle of Skye.
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Yosemite Geology Course Summer 2012 - Cost to be determined
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Private Half-Day Sonoma Coast from Bodega Bay to Jenner Field Courses
I would love to design a short course for your family or group. Price negotiable based on group size.
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