AT24-436 Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area Geology Exploration, Pipe Creek

Event Title: Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area Geology Exploration, Pipe Creek

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT24-436 Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area Geology Exploration, Pipe Creek, Presenter:
Steve Beach and Kathy Ward (AT=5.5h)

Event Date: 12/06/2024
Event Time: 9:00a-3:00p

Event Summary:
Learn to read the geological history of the Hill Country through a workshop involving power Point, hands-on study of rocks and fossils from 9:00am to 12:00 pm combined with
with a hike in ABKSNA from 12:30 pm to 3:00pm. We will work through lunch (attendee to provide lunch)

Event Description:
Learn to read the geologic history of the Hill Country. How did the rock types we see today form? Why are certain fossils only found at certain elevations in a formation? Why are some hills steep while others are stair-stepped? Why is karst topography so prevalent? How does what Happened 100 million years ago affect the way people interact with the natural landscape of today? How does this affect soil types and land planning?:
To understand these questions a basic understanding of geology is needed. This workshop will give you the knowledge to answer these questions. From 9:00am to 12:00pm we will be in the main building at ABKSNA discussing a power point presentation and observing rock and fossil samples. If you plan to stay for the hike in the natural area, please bring your lunch to eat from 12:00 to 12:30pm. We will then hike and observe the landforms in ABKSNA. Please wear hard-toed shoes and bring a water bottle.

Kathleen Ward (Kathy) has a Ph.D in Science Education. She has taught science at all levels from Kindergarten to Graduate school for 38 years. She jointed Hill Country Master Naturalist in 2012 and was President, Vice-President, and Past President. Currently she has over 7,000 hours of volunteering. She has served as an officer of both Boerne NPSOT and State NPSOT. She has been the Geology Team of Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area since 2013. Kathy’s university background includes an undergraduate degree in geology, a master’s degree in biology, and a doctorate degree in science education.

Register @: sbeach216@gmail.com Space is limited. RSVP and you will receive a confirmation email.

Cost: Free

Event Location:

Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area
7690 State Hwy 46
Pipe Creek, Texas 78063-5482

We will meet in the parking lot of Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area, The gate is about 7.1 miles west on Highway 46 from the intersection of I10 and Highway 46 on the right side of the highway.

Presenter or Instructor
Steve Beach and Kathy ward
There are two presenters: Steve Beach and Kathy Ward. Steve was a petroleum geologist and has volunteered with the geology team for many years.
Kathy Ward has taught geology in Our Lady of the Lake University and had field experience with her professor husband, Bill Ward, now deceased. She has volunteered as the geology team leader at ABKSNA since it was open to volunteers in 2013.

Contact Information:
(830) 535-4896

Organization Website:
https://AlbertandBessieStateNaturalArea.com

Sponsoring Organization:
AlbertandBessieStateNaturalArea.com