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Upper Island Cove Fossil Tour

Tuesday, July 30, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre and Upper Island Cove, NL

Memorial University’s Johnson Geo Centre is excited to invite you on a road trip to explore the Upper Island Cove fossil surface! Research has been ongoing at this site for the last 20 years. The fossil tour will be led by our interpreter, Dr. Rod Taylor, known fondly as @FossilRod. With his vast knowledge of Ediacaran fossils in our province, and his engaging approach to sharing that knowledge, we know you’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget! Please note: registration is required to attend this event.

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our Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Depart from: Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd., St. John’s

Departure time: 9:30am

Arrive back at Johnson Geo Centre: 2:30pm

Tour Cost: $155 (+ $17.25 HST)
Tour Cost includes bus transportation to and from Upper Island Cove, tour, interpretation, and a picnic lunch from Postmaster’s Garden Cafe.

 

Live in the UIC area? You can join us for the tour and lunch, without the transportation. Cost is $55 (+$8.25 HST). Please meet us at the fossil site at 11:15am.

 

Please dress for the weather. The fossil surface is a rock surface at the edge of the ocean. It is uneven and can be slippery. Please wear appropriate footwear (hiking boots, sneakers, etc.) Unfortunately, this natural area is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.

 

For more information: https://munbg.online.red61.ca/event/314:42/314:285/

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Event Listing 2024-07-30 9:30:00 2024-07-30 14:30:00 America/St_Johns Upper Island Cove Fossil Tour Memorial University’s Johnson Geo Centre is excited to invite you on a road trip to explore the Upper Island Cove fossil surface! Research has been ongoing at this site for the last 20 years. The fossil tour will be led by our interpreter, Dr. Rod Taylor, known fondly as @FossilRod. With his vast knowledge of Ediacaran fossils in our province, and his engaging approach to sharing that knowledge, we know you’ll have an experience you won’t soon forget! Please note: registration is required to attend this event. T our Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Depart from: Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd., St. John’s Departure time: 9:30am Arrive back at Johnson Geo Centre: 2:30pm Tour Cost: $155 (+ $17.25 HST) Tour Cost includes bus transportation to and from Upper Island Cove, tour, interpretation, and a picnic lunch from Postmaster’s Garden Cafe.   Live in the UIC area? You can join us for the tour and lunch, without the transportation. Cost is $55 (+$8.25 HST). Please meet us at the fossil site at 11:15am.   Please dress for the weather. The fossil surface is a rock surface at the edge of the ocean. It is uneven and can be slippery. Please wear appropriate footwear (hiking boots, sneakers, etc.) Unfortunately, this natural area is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.   For more information: https://munbg.online.red61.ca/event/314:42/314:285/ Johnson Geo Centre and Upper Island Cove, NL Johnson Geo Centre