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Welcome to the HGS Earth Science Outreach Committee

This committee is the premier HGS educational enrichment program. It provides annual programming during national Earth Science Week, celebrated each year in October, including the HMNS Earth Science Celebration, public field trips, and other public educational events held locally in the Houston area.

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“Earth and Human Activity”

Earth Science Celebration at the HMNS – Saturday, October 14, 2017 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)

Held annually at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Hands-on activities and demonstrations in the Glassell Hall, Wiess Energy Hall, and Morian Hall of Paleontology
Special pricing for the event:
- $3.50 for K-12 Students
- $3.50 for College Students, Teachers, Professors with a valid school/college ID
- Pick up a voucher at the Grand Hall Entrance table before you purchase a ticket
- Teachers: 2017 ESW Toolkits are free with a valid school ID
- No need to register for the event ahead of time

2017 ESW Field Trip - Sunday, October 22 (Arrive between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm)

HGS sponsors a Free family-friendly outdoor geology field trip to Panther Creek, Montgomery County Preserve, south of The Woodlands.

Come explore geological stream processes with us! See point bars, cut banks, delta bar deposits, meanders, sediment flow structures, and log jams. Find out what a thalweg is.

Field Trip Leader: Erik Scott

Wildlife Experts: Available for plant, bug, and bird identification.

This is a WALKING field trip. There is nothing to collect. Bring a camera and binoculars for birding.

Services: No facilities on site.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: See the 2017 Field Trip Downloads at the end of this site. You will find the following: Directions and a Panther Creek, Montgomery County Preserve field trip guide.

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Website for national Earth Science Week activities and contests:

www.earthsciweek.org

This year, Earth Science Week will be held from October 14-22, 2017, and will celebrate the theme “Our Shared Geoheritage”.

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7th Annual Energy Day 2017 – Downtown Houston

Saturday, October 21, 2017 (11 am – 4 pm)

www.energydayfestival.org

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Mission

Earth Science Week promotes understanding and appreciation of the value of Earth Science research and its appreciation and relevance to our daily lives. The Houston Geological Society is honored to join in this celebration that is organized nationally by AGI each year.

Objectives

To engage students in discovering the Earth sciences.
To remind people that Earth science is all around us.
To encourage Earth stewardship through understanding.
To motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth.

Volunteer

This event provides a lot of opportunities for our membership to give back to the community and share our passion for science. If you would like to take part, please contact the Earth Science Committee Chair, Sharon Choens.

2017 Field Trip Downloads

Panther Creek Field Guide

Directions to Panther Creek Field Trip

Student 2-page Field Guide

Field Activity Risk Hazard

Field Trip Waiver

20-page Student version - Panther Creek Guide

General version - Panther Creek Guide

2015 Field Trip Downloads

HGS 2015 Salt Dome Field Trip Poster

HGS 2015 Sea Level Field Trip Poster

McFaddin Beach Trip Information

------ Earth Science Week - Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contests ------

http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests

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