Showing posts with label agate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label agate. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Nature Now Radio Interview: Port Townsend Geology on KPTZ 91.9 FM





I recently had the opportunity to spend an afternoon at the KPTZ 91.9 FM studios in Port Townsend with Mary Robson, one of the Nature Now radio program hosts, to discuss Port Townsend's geology. There was so much to talk about - there were 2 radio segments that came out of it.

You can listen to the two Nature Now segments about Port Townsend's local geology as archived podcasts, the links are provided below. Thanks again to KPTZ.org and Nature Now for having me on their show!

Below is a photo from the studio, that's Mary Robson on the right.








Nature Now #286 Beach Stones and Their Origin

(first aired November 16, 2016). Host Mary Robson interviews researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses how to appreciate and identify stones found when walking on local beaches. Closing music is “Help Me Rhonda,” by the Beach Boys.
https://kptz.org/?s=286


Nature Now #288 Uncommon Stones
(first aired November 30, 2016). Host Mary Robson welcomes back researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses uncommon stones found in our area. Closing music is “Heart of Stone,” performed by The Rolling Stones.https://kptz.org/?s=288

Friday, May 6, 2016

Field Guide to the Rocks & Geology of Port Townsend now available! Waterproof!


After eons and eons the "Field Guide to the Rocks and Geology of Port Townsend" is now available at the fine local establishments listed below. This waterproof, full color field guide provides a visual introduction to the rocks and geology of Port Townsend, Port Ludlow and Marrowstone Island.

★Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitors Center, 93 Beaver Valley Road, Port Ludlow, WA 98365

★Nordland General Store, 7180 Flagler Rd, Nordland, WA 98358

★Mail Plus, 1240 W Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368

★Quimper Mercantile Company, 1121 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368


★If you are getting ready for a visit to Port Townsend, you can also purchase the map on Amazon by clicking here.

The front page of the Field Guide features photos of agate, chert, obsidian jasper, basalt and beach glass to help you identify the treasures you find while exploring the local beaches. The Quimper Peninsula is a destination for mineral collectors looking to add analcime, calcite, quartz, copper, stilbite, thomsonite and vivianite to their collection.

There was only room in the field guide for 10 geologic must-sees - but this blog will feature dozens of additional must-see spots on the Quimper Peninsula - where you can spend time with friends of all ages. Explore and enjoy!