September 12, 2001 CNYAPG Meeting

The Geologic History and Stratigraphic Record at Clark Reservation

By Dr. Bryce Hand, Syracuse University

To take advantage of what hopefully will be glorious autumn weather, our September meeting will consist of a walk through Clark Reservation with Dr. Bryce Hand. Dr. Hand will discuss the geologic history of this area with an emphasis on following the sequence of Devonian rocks preserved at the park. The horseshoe-shaped cliffs above the basin at Clark Reservation were created about 10,000 years ago, when the mile-thick glacier that stretched from Pennsylvania to Canada started its retreat. As it receded, meltwater carved out Clark Reservation, most notably the glacial plunge pool basin that contains the lake. Geologists believe the waterfall lasted for 2,000 years and was greater in volume than the American falls at Niagara.

Following our walk through the park, we will retreat to the smaller pavilion at the park where we will enjoy dinner catered by Brooklyn Pickle. The cost for dinner is $10 for CNYAPG members and $12 for non-members. Please RSVP by Friday, September 7 to Bonnie at Parratt-Wolff via e-mail at bolney@pwinc.com or 437-1429. Pray for good weather, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Wednesday, September 12^th

Walking tour begins at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members

Location: Clark Reservation

Directions to Clark Reservation: Take Route 481 south to the Jamesville exit. Turn left on Jamesville Road and follow to Route 173. Turn right on Route 173 and go approximately 1.2 miles to the park entrance (on your right).