Audience: Anyone interested in the geology, landscape and natural history of Nebraska.

Prerequisites: None, other than the interest.

Schedule:

• Monday, August 27th, 10-10:50 AM, DC 280 - organizational meeting.
• Saturday through Monday, Sept 1-3rd (Labor Day Weekend) - first field trip to NE and central Nebraska (Niobrara river valley and Sand Hills).
• Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15th and 16th, - second field trip, Harlan reservoir and southeast Nebraska.
• TBA (but late in Sept.) - final wrap-up meeting to give final presentations.

Some of the sites visited: Niobrara State Park, Ashfall Fossil Beds, Norden Dam Site, Smith Falls, Fort Falls, Halsey National Forest, Dismal River, Broken Bow, Scotia Chalk Mine, Harlan Country reservoir, Indian Creek State Park.

Cost: For food on the field trip (other than the tuition that is it!).

Logistics for field trip: University vans will provide transportation and we will be camping.

Grading:

• 50% field notebook.
• 25% participation on the field trip.
• 25% finall presentation.

Please contact Harmon Maher if you have any questions (402 554 4807 or harmon_maher@maps.unomaha.edu).