Geology of the Blue Ridge Field Class

with Anton DuMars

Thursday, September 17 | 11am – 5pm

BRN - Core

On this Field Experience, we will observe and interpret evidence of Appalachian mountain-building events. Participants can put their hands on a 380+/- million-year-old pluton and observe their post-uplift weathering, jointing, and exfoliation. In addition, participants observe and interpret river processes, transport, and depositional environments of sediments derived from up-gradient sources. The experience includes on-site geologic map reading and interpretation.

This off-site program has stops in the Pisgah Forest near Brevard NC along The Pisgah Highway including Daniel Ridge and the Davidson River.

This program provides transportation to and from the class location using our minibus. We will meet at the Arboretum and return to the Arboretum. If you prefer to meet us there, you will want to let us know and we will tell you where to meet.

This program will take place outside and will follow easy to moderate trails. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time.

Anton DuMars, a resident of Black Mountain, NC, is an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston. His geological interests include fluvial, deltaic, and coastal processes. Ideally, he’s spending time on a hiking trail or aboard his sailboat.

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