BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ice Age Floods Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ice Age Floods Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iafi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ice Age Floods Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240306T190145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T190145Z UID:37458-1712334600-1712340000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Special Meeting of the IAFI Ellensburg Chapter DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/special-meeting-of-the-iafi-ellensburg-chapter/ LOCATION:Central Washington University\, 400 E University Way\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States CATEGORIES:Ellensburg,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Ellensburg-HighRes-Sq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ellensburg Chapter":MAILTO:Ellensburg@IAFI.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240330T172510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T172510Z UID:37573-1712257200-1712430000@iafi.org SUMMARY:3 New Nick Zentner "Downtown Lectures" DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/3-new-nick-zentner-downtown-lectures/ LOCATION:Morgan Auditorium\, 400 E 1st Ave.  \, Ellensburg\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Ellensburg,Entertainment,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024.04-ZentnerDowntownLectures.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Zentner":MAILTO:Outreach@geology.cwu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240304T185451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192510Z UID:37420-1711792800-1711807200@iafi.org SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Hike – Saturday 3/30 at 10AM – Escure Ranch / Towell Falls DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/cs-escure-ranch-3-30-24/ LOCATION:Escure Ranch\, Washington\, 99125 CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3491-scaled-e1770323609428.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231223T052712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T200520Z UID:36747-1710788400-1710793800@iafi.org SUMMARY:Wasting at the Southern Margins of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/wasting-of-the-southern-margins-of-the-cordilleran-ice-sheet/ CATEGORIES:All IAFI,Lecture,Puget Lobe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Haugerud-headshot1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240311T141208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T141208Z UID:37484-1710583200-1710590400@iafi.org SUMMARY:HIKE: Sacajawea Bar - SECOND CHANCE DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/hike-sacajawea-bar-second-chance/ LOCATION:Snake River Junction Trailhead CATEGORIES:Hike,Palouse Falls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Lake-Sacajawea-Bar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240215T175308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T150239Z UID:37344-1709985600-1709992800@iafi.org SUMMARY:Palisades Park Hike led by Michael Hamilton DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/palisades-park-hike-led-by-michael-hamilton/ LOCATION:Palisades Park\, 2-198 S Rimrock Dr\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Palisades-Park-View.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240226T021925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T021925Z UID:37383-1709978400-1709996400@iafi.org SUMMARY:Lower Grand Coulee Chapter Hike - Saturday 3/9 at 10AM - Columbia National Wildlife Refuge - Upper Goose Lake DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/lower-grand-coulee-chapter-hike-saturday-3-9-at-10am-columbia-national-wildlife-refuge-upper-goose-lake/ LOCATION:Upper Goose Lake\, WA\, WA\, 99344\, United States CATEGORIES:Grand Coulee,Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Looking-back-to-Goose-Lake.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand Coulee Chapter":MAILTO:grandcoulee@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240225T214511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T214620Z UID:37378-1709373600-1709391600@iafi.org SUMMARY:HIKE: Sacajawea Gravel Bar DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/hike-sacajawea-gravel-bar/ LOCATION:Snake River Junction Trailhead CATEGORIES:Hike,Palouse Falls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Lake-Sacajawea-Bar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240112T060432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T203739Z UID:36920-1709143200-1709148600@iafi.org SUMMARY:Imagined History: Paddling Lake Missoula DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/imagined-history-paddling-lake-missoula/ LOCATION:North Spokane Library\, 44 E Hawthorne Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99218 CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/LindholdtPaul1-e1705045853223.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240112T055615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T203728Z UID:36916-1708970400-1708975800@iafi.org SUMMARY:PNW in Brief: The Most Recent Ice Age Floods DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/pnw-in-brief-the-most-recent-ice-age-floods/ LOCATION:Argonne Library\, 4322 N Argonne Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99212 CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/zGary-Ford2-Crop-150x143-1-e1705045932557.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240112T054430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T203718Z UID:36910-1708610400-1708615800@iafi.org SUMMARY:The Spokane Aquifer: Legacy of the Ice Age Floods DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/the-spokane-aquifer-legacy-of-the-ice-age-floods/ LOCATION:Moran Prairie Library\, 6004 S Regal St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99223 CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Geologist-Michael-Hamilton-e1705046208151.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230205T010626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T014713Z UID:36414-1708455600-1708461000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Ice Age Floodscapes of the Pacific Northwest DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/ice-age-floodscapes-of-the-pacific-northwest-a-photographic-exploration/ LOCATION:The Reach Museum\, 1943 Columbia Park Trl \, WA\, Richland\, WA\, 99352\, United States CATEGORIES:All IAFI,Lake Lewis,Meeting,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Bruce-Bjornstad-e1698415141578.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Barnes%2C Publicity":MAILTO:graphicswest2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240112T053100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T203707Z UID:36903-1708452000-1708457400@iafi.org SUMMARY:Cheney at the Head of Channeled Scablands DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-at-the-head-of-channeled-scablands/ LOCATION:Cheney Community Library\, 610 1st St\, Cheney\, WA\, 99004 CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Linda-McCollum-e1705046318535.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240116T000705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T015309Z UID:36824-1708023600-1708027200@iafi.org SUMMARY:Dr. Scott Burns - Ancient Ice Age Floods Before the Missoula Floods DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/dr-scott-burns-ancient-ice-age-floods-before-the-missoula-floods/ LOCATION:Tualatin Heritage Center\, 8700 SW Sweek Drive\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States CATEGORIES:All IAFI,Lecture,Lower Columbia,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Scott-Burns-Globe-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Columbia Chapter":MAILTO:LowerColumbia@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20240112T041323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T014950Z UID:36898-1707850800-1707856200@iafi.org SUMMARY:JT Pardee and the Lake He Discovered - Talk by Bill Burgel DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/jt-pardee-and-the-lake-he-discovered-bill-burgel/ LOCATION:Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center\, 127 S. Mission\, Wenatchee\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:All IAFI,Meeting,Presentation,Wenatchee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Bill-BurgelPhoto-e1705048079277.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WENATCHEE VALLEY ERRATICS CHAPTER":MAILTO:wenatchee@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231204T014548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T203811Z UID:36525-1704740400-1704745800@iafi.org SUMMARY:Ice Age Floods Around the World DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/ice-age-floods-around-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Meeting,Presentation,Puget Lobe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Known-ice-age-mega-floods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231130T075206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T081039Z UID:36506-1702407600-1702413000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils in Washington State DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/spirit-whales-and-sloth-tales-fossils-in-washington-state/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting,Presentation,Wenatchee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Spirit-Whates-Sloth-Tales.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WENATCHEE VALLEY ERRATICS CHAPTER":MAILTO:wenatchee@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231111T162942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T163030Z UID:36462-1700301600-1700308800@iafi.org SUMMARY:Crystal Caves Hike - Lower Grand Coulee DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/crystal-caves-hike-lower-grand-coulee/ LOCATION:Crystal Caves – Lower Grand Coulee CATEGORIES:Grand Coulee,Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Lwr-Grnd-Coulee-HighRes-Sq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand Coulee Chapter":MAILTO:grandcoulee@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231112T064342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T064342Z UID:36464-1700159400-1700164800@iafi.org SUMMARY:Bill Burgel Lecture- Missoula Floods Evidence in the Greater Portland Area DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/bill-burgel-lecture-missoula-floods-evidence-in-the-greater-portland-area/ LOCATION:Tualatin Heritage Center\, 8700 SW Sweek Drive\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States CATEGORIES:Lower Columbia,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Lwr-Columbia-HighRes-x200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Columbia Chapter":MAILTO:LowerColumbia@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231022T054233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T200408Z UID:36371-1699470000-1699477200@iafi.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Terroir of Oregon Wines - Dr. Scott Burns DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/terroir-of-oregon-wines-dr-scott-burns/ LOCATION:Pioneer Church\, 18005 S Gronlund Rd\, Oregon City\, OR\, 97045\, United States CATEGORIES:Lower Columbia,Meeting,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/cancelled-300x1881-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Columbia Chapter":MAILTO:LowerColumbia@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20231014T054507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T182416Z UID:36319-1699297200-1699302600@iafi.org SUMMARY:Puget Lobe Chapter Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/puget-lobe-chapter-zoom-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting,Puget Lobe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Puget-HighRes-Sq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Lobe Chapter":MAILTO:pugetlobe@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T023104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T213322Z UID:36011-1697742000-1697745600@iafi.org SUMMARY:The Other Half of the Equation: JT Pardee and the Lake He Discovered DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/lahar-early-warning-systems-mt-rainier-most-dangerous-us-volcano-1/ LOCATION:Tualatin Heritage Center\, 8700 SW Sweek Drive\, Tualatin\, OR\, 97062\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture,Lower Columbia,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JTPardee-Crop-1-e1748127250147.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Columbia Chapter":MAILTO:LowerColumbia@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T183958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T174610Z UID:36084-1697371200-1697382000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Columbia Gorge Chapter Picnic Canceled DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/columbia-gorge-chapter-picnic/ LOCATION:Horsethief Lake Picnic Area\, 8514 Lewis Clark Highway\, Washington\, 98617 CATEGORIES:Activity,Columbia Gorge,Picnic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Horsethief_Lake-1a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T014020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T220213Z UID:36008-1697284800-1697299200@iafi.org SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Fishtrap Lake Field Trip / Hike DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/iafics-fishtrap-lake-hike-1/ LOCATION:Fishtrap Lake South Loop CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Field Trip,Hike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Cheney-Spokane-HighRes-x200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T004347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T004417Z UID:35985-1697274000-1697281200@iafi.org SUMMARY:IAFI Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/iafi-board-meeting-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/logo9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ice Age Floods Institute":MAILTO:IAFInstitute@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230925T213553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T052452Z UID:36133-1696964400-1696968000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Dr. Ralph Dawes - "Glaciated Landscape Beneath the Okanogan Ice Sheet" DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/dr-ralph-dawes-glaciated-landscape-beneath-the-okanogan-ices-sheet/ CATEGORIES:Lecture,Presentation,Wenatchee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Waterville-Plateau-Drumlin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WENATCHEE VALLEY ERRATICS CHAPTER":MAILTO:wenatchee@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230926T003020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T195754Z UID:36266-1696851000-1696860000@iafi.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Lecture with Dr. Eugene Kiver- “Solving Geologic Problems: Megafloods of Lava & Water in Eastern Washington” DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/lunch-and-lecture-with-dr-eugene-kiver-solving-geologic-problems-megafloods-of-lava-water-in-eastern-washington/ LOCATION:The Hive\, 2904 E Sprague Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202 CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Lecture,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Gene-Kiver-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T003905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T131323Z UID:35982-1696665600-1696698000@iafi.org SUMMARY:TOUR: The Five Great Lakes of the Missoula Floods DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/tour-the-five-great-lakes-of-the-missoula-floods-1/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Palouse-HighRes-x200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T185341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T003530Z UID:36090-1696071600-1696089600@iafi.org SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Member Appreciation Picnic & Hikes DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-spokane-chapter-member-appreciation-picnic/ LOCATION:Camp Caro Lodge\, 698 S Sargent Road\, Spokane\, WA\, 99212\, United States CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Hike,Picnic ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T111154 CREATED:20230914T003618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T220224Z UID:35979-1695466800-1695477600@iafi.org SUMMARY:Palouse Falls Chapter Member Appreciation Picnic DESCRIPTION:International Old Rock Day - January 7 \n \n \n \n Celebrate Old Rock Day on January 7 every year. It’s a day to remember the Earth’s incredible history and to pay tribute to the amazing geologists who help us understand it. We’ve been dependent on rocks since we first walked the Earth\, and today it’s no different\, with rocks forming the foundation of our daily lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n History of “Old Rock Day”The study of rocks was first introduced by the Ancient Greek Theophrastus in his work\, “Peri Lithon” (“On Stones”)\, and became the cornerstone of geology for other interested scientists. The study was advanced by Pliny the Elder\, who recorded numerous minerals and metals in great detail\, with a particular focus on their practical use. Although working without the tools we use today\, Pliny was able to correctly identify the origin of amber as fossilized tree resin. It wasn’t until 1603 when the word ‘geology’ was used for the first time by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi. It took a further 150 years for the first geological maps to be drawn by British geologist William Smith\, whose work began the process of ordering rock layers by examining the fossils contained in them. Then\, in 1785\, James Hutton wrote and presented a paper to the Royal Society of Edinburgh called ‘Theory of the Earth’\, which outlined his belief that the world was far older than previously thought. His breakthroughs make him widely considered the first modern geologist. In 1809 William Maclure produced the first geological map of the USA\, a task he completed thanks to two painstaking years spent personally traversing the country. With the invention of radiometric dating in the early 20th century\, scientists could finally provide an accurate figure for the age of the earth by tracing the radioactive impurities found in rocks. It helped scientists to see that the Earth is one very old rock indeed! Rocks have been essential for human development\, which is why we celebrate Old Rock Day and the wonder of the geological world. \n \n \n \n Why We Love "Old Rock Day" \n \n \n \n \n \n Geology is coolStudying the natural world helps us protect\, preserve\, and predict it so that we can live in harmony with nature \n \n \n \n Rocks are usefulFrom the sturdy bricks of our homes to the sidewalk beneath our feet\, rocks are essential for human existence \n \n \n \n Rocks are preciousSome of the most coveted things in the world today — gold\, diamonds\, and other gemstones — are old rocks (minerals) \n \n \n \n \n \n Reprinted from National Today – Old Rock Day URL:https://iafi.org/event/palouse-falls-chapter-member-appreciation-picnic-1/ LOCATION:Lyons Ferry State Park\, 620 Marmes Road\, Washtucna\, WA\, 99371\, United States CATEGORIES:Palouse Falls,Picnic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iafi.org/wp-content/uploads/Logo-Palouse-HighRes-x200.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR