Rock Walk and Talk

Update 2/5/26: This event was originally scheduled for 2/7/26 and have been rescheduled to 2/15/26. We can't wait to see you there!

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It's time for our annual Rock Walk and Talk, a now yearly hit!

Join Haley Gannon, geology major and rock fanatic, for a wooded hike through the burial ground in search of rock outcrops and more. Haley's relationship to local geology is infused with knowledge, experience, and heart. She will provide an overview of rock types and textures, information about how to identify them, and what it all means. She will offer a brief geological history of Appalachia, some of the details of which will astound you! All while teaching you tools and field methods for identifying rocks as you walk!

Haley Gannon is an earth science professional who has been talking about rocks to anyone who will listen for over a decade. Haley earned her B.S. in Geology from William & Mary in 2015, and has since taught conservation at Disney's Animal Kingdom, worked to connect communities with American Geophysical Union scientists, managed geophysical consulting spatial data, made maps and coordinated outreach efforts for the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund program, and contributed to mapping and research projects for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is working toward her Professional Geologist certification and looks forward to sharing her love of deep time with a captive audience.

Rock nerds of any age are welcome - this talk will be geared toward interested beginners, and everyone will walk away with some fun new vocabulary words that will make you the envy of your nerdiest friends.

This event is free and open to all! Children are absolutely welcome. In the event of weather, please check your email for updates. We'll go ahead with light rain or flurries; heavy rain, freezing temperatures, or snow will cancel.

We so hope you can join us for this sure-to-be fun and educational event.

Additional details will be provided by email. We're so excited to see you there!