"The Geology of Now" at The Brandywine
The geologic history of the Brandywine Valley includes scenes of dramatic change as continents collided and mountains formed. But geology did not stop millions of years ago. Join us on World Water Day for a walk around the Brandywine campus to see how the tectonic plates and water cycles that made and eroded mountains continue today. The “geology of now” shapes our landscapes and streams, and residents of the Valley are participants in the ongoing story.
About the Facilitators:
Dr. LeeAnn Srogi received her B.S. (Yale, 1977) and Ph.D. (U. Penn, 1988) in Geology and taught at West Chester University from 1991-2019. Her research involves igneous and metamorphic rocks of our region; how values and motivations shape student learning; and how volcanoes work. Her current focus is the largest eruption of mafic magma (basalt) on Earth, which happened about 201.5 million years ago right in our own backyard! She loves nature hikes and habitat gardening and is a Force of Nature volunteer with Natural Lands.
Dr. Tim Lutz: As an undergraduate at Wesleyan University, Tim designed and completed a major that combined geology, physics, history, and archaeology. As a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania he developed interests in broadly applying models and statistics in geoscience. Throughout a 40-year career at UPenn and then West Chester University Tim taught courses and published research on topics that span many areas of geology. Since retiring from teaching in 2021, he continues research on flood risks and climate change, as well as the history of his ancestors in western Berks County, Pennsylvania. Tim enjoys walking local trails to watchbirds and butterflies and is a Force of Nature volunteer for Natural Lands.
Participants will meet at Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. It is recommended that participants dress for the weather and wear proper footwear for uneven and potentially wet terrain. Spaces are limited.
For more information or to be added to the waitlist, contact Julia Steiner at [email protected]