Past Events

• Invitation to Earth Science Week 2007.      October 17 (6:30 to 8:30 pm)... more


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• Scout Night at the Florida Geological Survey




The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Geological Survey is pleased to announce Scout Night, an evening event designed to assist Webelos Scouts in earning their geology badge. Scout Night will be held Wednesday, October 17th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gunter Building on the campus of Florida State University. A map to the Gunter Building may be found on our website at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/aboutthefgs/fgsmap.htm Note that the name of Palmetto Drive has been changed to Academic Way and Antarctic Circle has been changed to Antarctic Way. Because of the size of our facility, the number of scouts we can accommodate at this event is limited. We are currently at capacity for this event; however, you may be placed on a waiting list if you wish. For information and reservations please contact Paulette Bond by phone (850.488.4191) or by e-mail at: Paulette.Bond@dep.state.fl.us

Scouts along with their leaders and parents are divided into three groups that rotate through a series of three activities. One activity consists of an examination of samples from a starter rock collection supplied to each scout by the Florida Geological Survey along with a discussion of their uses. We also discuss geologic materials used in metals, glass, jewelry, road building products, fertilizer, and home building materials. A second activity involves producing a drawing that shows the cause of a volcano and also a discussion of mountain formation. The third activity is a guided tour of our facility.

Please go to http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/events/earth_sci_week_2007.htm for parking information for the event.



• Short Course: Karst Hydrogeology in Florida
   

  The DEP/FGS are participating in this year’s Hydrogeology Consortium’s short course and field trip focusing on ground water flow and interaction with surface waters in karstic watersheds - December 5-6, 2006, from 8:00am until 5:00pm. The combination lecture/ field trip will use the Woodville Karst Plain (WKP) as a representative watershed/springshed for demonstrating the dynamic of ground water flow and possible contamination of ground water and springs in such settings. The WKP and Wakulla Spring system have been the sites for extensive research activities by the Florida Geological Survey, the USGS and FSU for several years. These research projects, and the data obtained so far, will illustrate not only the complexity of water flow and resource degradation in such settings but also what can be done to limit degradation by providing the regulatory community with the scientific tools to use in conserving and protecting these natural systems.

  Scientists, engineers, resource managers and regulatory field personnel will benefit from participating in this event that was heavily attended last year. Please contact Dr. Rodney DeHan at Rodney.DeHan@dep.state.fl.us or at (850) 488-9380, for any questions about registration and other logistics.

   

• Short Course: Karst Hydrogeology in Florida
  With Special Focus on the Woodville Karst Plain - April 27-28, 2006, from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
  This two-day course will cover the basic concepts and physical characteristics that differentiate karst hydrogeology from traditional porous media....more
  
  

• Earth Day 2006

  The 36th Earthday took place on Wednesday, April 19, 2006...more
  
  

• Earth Science Week 2006
  The Florida Geological Survey celebrated Earth Science Week with its annual Open House on Friday, October 13, 2006 ...more

   

• Earth Science Week 2005
  On Friday, October 14, the Florida Geological Survey held its annual Open House celebrating Earth Science Week at its main facility, the Gunter Building, on the campus of Florida State University. ...more

   

• WORKSHOP: Solving Water Pollution Problems in The Wakulla Springshed of North Florida

  The Hydrogeology Consortium and 1000 Friends of Florida presented a workshop to address declining water quality in Wakulla Springs and the Wakulla Springshed. It was held on Wednesday, May 11 - Friday, May 13, 2005 at the FSU Turnbull Center for Professional Development, Tallahassee more

  View the May 2005 Wakulla Results for the Preliminary workshop results.
   

• Earth Science Week 2004

  It is a national event initiated and sponsored by the American Geological Institute to raise public awareness of the earth sciences and their role in our daily lives...more





• Earth Science Week 2003

  Earth Science Week 2003 took place on October 12-18 2003. ...more
   

• Ocean Day 2005

  Seventh annual Ocean Day was held on April 21, 2005...more

 

• Earth Day 2005

  The 35th Earthday took place on April 22, 2005...more




• Earth Day 2004

  The 34th Earthday took place on April 22, 2004...more