Appalachian/Blue Ridge Biology/Geology/ENVS Field Trip Friday, November 8, 2024

Georgia State University Perimeter College

About

We’re taking a field trip to Black Rock Mountain and Scorpion Hollow in North Georgia on November 8. This trip is open to biology, geology, and environmental students. The North Georgia Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains are vital ecosystems within unique geology and wildlife communities. This will allow students to experience, first hand, the science that they learned in the classroom.

Please talk to your individual instructor as to what their policy is regarding credit for these field trips.

Who

Students – This trip is open to biology, geology, and environmental students.

Instructors – Three to four biology and geology professors will lead this trip.

Where and When

We will meet on the Newton Campus in the Geology Lab, room 1N-3200 no later than 9:30 AM on Friday, November 8, 2024. We will depart at 10 AM for our first stop, Black Rock Mountain State Park. We will spend a few hours there before leaving for Scorpion Hollow. Then we will drive back to the Newton Campus. Newton Campus address: 239 Cedar Lane, Covington, GA 30014. Just off Highway 11; right off I-20. Follow the signs!

What to Bring

Bring a pair of sturdy athletic shoes or boots, we’ll be walking in rugged terrain. It will also be cooler in November so dress accordingly. A water bottle is also a good idea. Students may want to bring some money along too since we’ll get get something to eat in nearby Helen, GA at the end of the trip.

The trip itself is free of charge to all eligible GSU Perimeter students!

A light breakfast and a sack lunch will be provided, also free of charge!

Signing Up

All GSU Perimeter geology students taking biology, geology, or environmental science classes interested in this field trip, should contact Professor Fitzpatrick at sfitzpatrick1@gsu.edu

Space is limited! Sign-up now!

Its tour time: visit GSU Geosciences at the Atlanta Campus

Tour research labs and learn about:

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Internships

Volunteering Events

Opportunities that you can get involved with now!

We will also meet and greet Faculty, Staff, and Geoscience Majors

RSVP requested. Food may be provided.
Transportation may be available from Clarkston campus to Atlanta.

A guided tour through the American Red Cross’s Blood Manufacturing Facility and Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. It serves over 100 hospital partners and delivers over 300,000 units of red blood cells and 50,000 units of platelet products per year.

Learn more about blood donations, processing, and explore career opportunities in this FREE field trip event.

Admissions and Parking is free. Limited to the first 40 students that sign up.

Sign up to go here.

Learn More about the facility here

Learn about native plants and animals, the geological features of the Piedmont region, and connect with nature and fellow students.

Admissions and Parking is free.

Email t.damon@stonemountainpark.org to register.