Science on Tap Reading the Rocks: What rocks tell us about the history of the Earth
Venue: Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg
Organizations: Science on Tap - New River Valley
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements, STEM Events
Cost: Free
Description:
Science on Tap New River Valley presents their June program titled "Reading the Rocks: What rocks tell us about the history of the Earth, in the NRV and Beyond!" on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Rising Silo Farm Brewery.

Virginia Tech graduate student Amy Hagen will describe how scientists use rocks to learn about the history of the Earth and how you can apply the same tools to rocks in your own backyard. After seeing some examples of local rocks and fossils, try your hand at ‘reading’ some mystery rocks!

This event is hosted by Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science and Sigma Xi chapter.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact scienceontapnrv@gmail.com at least ten days before the event.

Rising Silo Farm Brewery is located at 2351 Glade Road in Blacksburg, VA.

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For more information about the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068112035012 or https://www.facebook.com/events/797221068932906/ or email scienceontapnrv@gmail.com.

For more information about Rising Silo, visit: http://www.risingsilobrewery.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/risingsilobrewery or https://www.instagram.com/risingsilobrewery/ or call 540-750-0796.