Exploring the Glacial Landscape
of Chippewa County

with Dr. Kent Syverson (0.8 CEUs)

I have a great respect for Kent’s skills as a teacher—he’s enthusiastic and very knowledgeable.  He clearly and easily explains difficult concepts of glacial geology to people who know little or nothing about the subject.  Not only was this a well-planned and well-executed day, it was the best field trip that I’ve ever been on!”
          - Past Participant

A powerful glacier almost half a mile thick shaped Chippewa County’s beautiful landscape where today we hunt, fish, hike, camp and live!  This guided coach tour will include stops that introduce geologic evidence for glaciers, oceans and volcanoes that once existed right here in Wisconsin.  You’ll not only learn about the unique glacial geology of Chippewa County from an expert in the field, you’ll also learn how a glacial geologist unravels the geologic history “puzzle” by observing the landscape, collecting data, and studying “dirt.”  After the first field stops and commentary about the landscape, you’ll start “reading” the land on your own.  Likely field stops include: Town of Wheaton, Bob Lake area, the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Reserve Visitor’s Center, Plummer Lake area, Flambeau Ridge, and Otter Lake County Park.  Visiting these sites will require participants to get on and off the coach and to walk short distances to and from the observation points.  There will be no physically demanding terrain or extensive hiking involved.  Join us for this exciting learning opportunity and enjoy the fall foliage along the way! 

Date/Time/Location

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Bus loads at: 8:00 a.m.
Bus departs at: 8:30 a.m.
Bus returns at: 5:00 p.m.

The coach will depart from the Haas Fine Arts Lot on the UW-EC campus.  The lot is adjacent to the Human Sciences and Services building and is directly across the street from the Continuing Education office located at 210 Water Street, Eau Claire.  Free parking is available.  Bring a brown-bag lunch/beverages/snacks, comfortable shoes/boots for walking and proper clothing in the event of rain.

Presenter

Kent M. Syverson: Connecting Campus and Community

Dr. Kent Syverson is a UW-Eau Claire professor in the Department of Geology.  He has spent 14 years studying the spectacular glacial geology of Chippewa County.  His extensive Chippewa County research was recently published in the 53-page Pleistocene Geology of Chippewa County, Wisconsin.  Syverson also has published a glacial history overview for the State of Wisconsin that will be part of the course materials.  He serves as Scientific Advisor to the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.  He currently teaches Oceanography, Environmental Geology, Geomorphology and Glacial Geology.

Fee

$95 per person
$110 per person with a copy of the Pleistocene Geology of Chippewa County, Wisconsin:  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Bulletin # 103 (53 pages with a full color, 2’x3’ county geologic map).

Please note:  if you are attending individually, you will need your own copy of Bulletin # 103.  If you are attending with a partner, sharing a copy will work well.  Sharing one copy between three or more people is not recommended. 

Brochure - [PDF] -

Transfers and Cancellations
You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before a program’s start date, and we will refund your payment less a $25 administrative fee.  If you cancel fewer than 5 business days prior to the program start date, no refund will be given.  Full refund will be given if a program is cancelled or filled. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time.  No refund can be given for Bulletin #103 for Exploring the Glacial Landscape of Chippewa County.  Call the Continuing Education Office (715-836-3636/toll free 866-893-2423) for assistance.