Geology Club

Geology Hike

All are welcome to learn and explore with the PVCC Geology Club! We strive to educate our members through regular presentations from experts in a variety of geologic disciplines, regular hikes, activities, movie nights, trips and more.   

Upcoming Events:

Visit our online calendar and Discord for even more events! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram or email us at PVCCgeologyclub@gmail.com. 

Faculty Advisor:

Student Leadership:

Geology Club table at Club Fair

Recent Outings include:

  • White Rock Falls 
  • Radford University and Mountain Lake
  • Monticello/Saunders Trail
  • Ivy Creek Natural Area
  • Belle Isle, Richmond
  • Shenandoah National Park:  Skyline Drive, Sugar Hollow & Turk Mountain
  • Blue Ridge Tunnel
  • Virginia Geological Field Conference

Recent Speakers include:

  • Tom Holtz, University of Maryland
  • Jessica Ball, U.S. Geological Survey
  • Aaron Barth, Rowan University
  • Jess Phoenix, author of Ms. Adventure
  • Matt Heller, Virginia Energy
  • Marcia Bjornerud, author of Timefulness & Geopedia
  • Dan Doctor, U.S. Geological Survey
  • Wendy Bohon, Incorporated Research Institutions of Seismology
  • Kirk Johnson, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
  • Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post
  • David Spears, Virginia Energy
  • Taina Litwak, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
  • Jon Tso & Skip Watts, Radford University
  • Robin Reed, Schnabel Engineering
  • Alan Pitts, U.S. Geological Survey


Virginia Black Bear Festival - 6/1 Sat @ 10am-4pm

  • The Geology Club will have an outreach table!


 

Graves Mill Hike - 6/7 @ 10am

  • We will meet on PVCC campus, in Lot 2 at 10:00am to arrange carpools.

  • Bring water, snacks/lunch, and dress for the weather!

  • (Possible swimming opportunity, prepare to bring a swimsuit & towel.)

  • RSVP to the club email if you plan to attend. 

  • Let us know if you need a ride, can drive a carpool, or will be meeting us at the trailhead.

  • Dogs allowed, on-leash. (However, if your doggo is curious about snakes, these are common and enjoy sunning themselves along the river banks.)


 

Red Wing Roots Music Festival - 6/20 - 6/23

  • The Geology Club will be hosting geology-themed programming for both kids and adults on Saturday, June 22.


 

Ivy Creek Geology Hike - 6/29 @ 10am

  • Lou will be hosting a public geology hike at Ivy Creek Natural Area!

  • Feel free to attend if you’re interested in learning more about the natural history of the area.

  • Visit ivycreekfoundation.org for more information.

  • Dogs are not allowed.


 

St. Mary’s Trail #500 Hike - 6/30 @ 10am

  • We will meet on PVCC campus, in Lot 2 at 10:00am to arrange carpools.

  • Bring snacks/lunch, water, and a swimsuit & towel as there will be an opportunity to swim at the end of the hike if you so choose.

  • There are some precarious stream crossings, so be prepared to get your feet wet!

  • RSVP to the club email if you plan to attend. 

  • Let us know if you will need a ride, can drive a carpool, or will be meeting us at the trailhead.

  • Dogs allowed, on-leash.