The Friends will hold a virtual seminar on Sunday, Sept 17th at 10:00 am. Registration information to follow.

Through this educational and multimedia program, participants will learn about the geological features, rocks, minerals, and mines of the Pikes Peak region. Participants will gain insight into the region’s past and ancient life forms through the fossil record. Discussions, questions, and sharing observations will help deepen understanding of the geological concepts covered. Anyone interested in the geological history of this region will enjoy this class.

Instructor bio: Steven Veatch has contributed chapters to these three books: Field Trips in the Southern Rocky Mountains, USA, Field Guide 5; The Paleontology of the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation, Colorado; and The World’s Greatest Gold Camp: An Introduction to the History of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District. His articles and on science and history have been published in magazines and newspapers. His poetry has been published in Kansas City Voices, The Betsie Current, Ute Country News, and Colorado Life. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Colorado State University-Pueblo, a MA in Management from Webster University, and a MS in Earth Science from Emporia State University. He is based near Interlochen, Michigan.