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. -------------------------2017 Earth Science Week Houston Events---------------------- “Earth and Human Activity” Earth Science Celebration at the HMNS – Saturday, October 14, 2017 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
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 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Website for national Earth Science Week activities and contests: This year Earth Science Week will be held from October 14-22, 2017 and will celebrate the theme “Our Shared Geoheritage”. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7th Annual Energy Day 2017 – Downtown Houston Saturday, October 21, 2017 (11 am – 4 pm) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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. |
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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 Directions to Panther Creek Field Trip 20 page Student version - Panther Creek Guide General version - Panther Creek Guide 2015 Field Trip Downloads HGS 2015 Salt Dome Field Trip Poster |
------ Earth Science Week - Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contests ------ |
Committee Officers | ||
Title | Name (Email) | Phone |
Committee Chairman | Sharon Choens | (713) 320-1792 |
HMNS activities | Inda Immega | (713) 661-3494 |
News & Announcements | ||
VOLUNTEERS are needed for all activities: This is a great opportunity to share your love of earth science with family and friends. HMNS and HGS need you to make this event a success. If you have interest in volunteering, please contact: sharon.choens@sjcd.edu |
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