Pikes Peak Pebble Pups and Earth Science Scholars: Cretaceous Petrified Wood: Paleo Poetry

The Pikes Peak Pebble Pups and Earth Science Scholars: We explore the wonders of rock, mineral,and fossil collecting in the Pikes Peak region. Our program participates with the Future Rockhounds of America under the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our purpose is to train Pebble Pups and Junior Members (teens) to become skilled rockhounds. The Pebble Pups and Junior Members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society and the Lake George Gem and Mineral Club use this site.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Cretaceous Petrified Wood: Paleo Poetry

By Blake Reher

It is hard to believe this ancient rock was once a living thing;

That grew in the ground of the Cretaceous from a tiny seed.

Who knows, maybe a mammal ran up it one night searching for food?

Not knowing of its future wonder.

Triceratops may have fought for mating rights near this magnificent tree—

But of course we will never know—

For the secrets of the past are forever a secret.

Welcome! This is the gateway to adventure and discovery

Through this blog pebble pups and junior members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society can access their lessons, work on assignments and projects, and receive details about field trips in the Pikes Peak Region. This Internet program is also suitable for young people who are interested in Earth science but do not live near a rock club or gem and mineral society or for young people anywhere who want a deeper dive into these topics. The only requirement is that all participants must be members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society and must fill out the CSMS membership form (under important websites) and send their registration and membership fee in. Steven Veatch is the senior instructor and will need an email from you with your name, address, phone number, and permission from your parents to participate in this program.