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SUMMARY: Geologic Folio - Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Event Name:  Geologic Folio - Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado=0D=0AEvent Url: http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/440798081=0D=0AEvent Date Begin: 2010-06-26=0D=0AEvent Date End: 2010-06-26=0D=0A=0D=0ARed Rock Canyon Open Space was acquired by the city in 2003 after years of hard work by a group of dedicated  volunteers. The history of this breathtaking 789 acre extension of the Garden of the Gods described in the newly published  Geologic Folio - Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Colorado Springs, Colorado began about 300 million years ago and continues today.  The book reveals an unusual blend of history and geology in an area that had been privately owned since the late 1860's and early 1870's.  You will find the geologic history of the park: ancient stream beds, sand dunes, shore lines, and oceans; fossils and dinosaurs.  The book also covers exploration and geologic mapping of the region, quarries, mines, gold mills, and historic buildings using Red Rock Canyon stone.   =0D=0A=Three local authors collaborated to prepare this colorful and authoritative publication.  Ken Weissenburger is a consulting geologist and geology instructor at Pikes Peak Community College.  Sharon Milito is an elementary teacher and graduate of the Paleontology Certification Program of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  Don Ellis is a bioengineer and historian.=0D=0A=On June 26th, each author will give a brief overview of one aspect of the information found in the book.  Refreshments and book signing will follow. This 295 page large format, profusely illustrated coffee-table book is a must for anyone interested in local history, geology or paleontology.  It is published by the Old Colorado City Historical Society in collaboration with Friends of Red Rock Canyon and is available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum or by credit card over the phone, 636-1225.=0D=0A=0D=0AStart time:2-4 p.m.
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