Niagara Global Geopark

LXCL:This is a great opportunity for families to learn, explore, and experience one of Niagara’s remarkable natural places together.

General Admission

Join us for our next GeoClub for Kids adventure at Cave Springs Conservation Area Geosite. Cave Springs is one of Niagara&rsquo;s most fascinating geosites, offering visitors the chance to see several geologic processes in one place. During the visit, participants will explore how this landscape helps tell the story of:<ul data-spread="false" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ancient tropical seas, where dolostone caprock formed about 430 million years ago</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Differential erosion, where hard dolostone over softer shale helped create the escarpment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Groundwater emergence, with springs flowing from the escarpment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rockfall and talus formation, showing how the escarpment continues to evolve today</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Glacial legacy, including the relationship to Lake Iroquois and the Lake Ontario basin</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for families to learn, explore, and experience one of Niagara&rsquo;s remarkable natural places together. The hike will be led by Katy from the NPCA. Please meet us at the red barn near the parking lot. Registration is limited to 50 participants.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for GeoClub for Kids at Cave Springs Conservation Area Geosite. We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of learning, exploring, and discovering one of Niagara&rsquo;s fascinating geosites. Event DetailsDate: Sunday, June 28Time: 10 a.m. to noonLocation: Cave Springs Conservation Area Geosite During the visit, participants will explore the stories of ancient tropical seas, escarpment formation, groundwater springs, rockfall, and Niagara&rsquo;s glacial legacy.You can learn more about the Cave Springs GeoHike here:[Insert GeoHike link]We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you,Darren and Joanna<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto: explore@niagarageopark.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">explore@niagarageopark.com</a>

Join us for our next GeoClub for Kids adventure at Cave Springs Conservation Area Geosite. Cave Springs is one of Niagara’s most fascinating geosites, offering visitors the chance to see several geologic processes in one place. During the visit, participants will explore how this landscape helps tell the story of:<ul><li>Ancient tropical seas, where dolostone caprock formed about 430 million years ago</li><li>Differential erosion, where hard dolostone over softer shale helped create the escarpment</li><li>Groundwater emergence, with springs flowing from the escarpment</li><li>Rockfall and talus formation, showing how the escarpment continues to evolve today</li><li>Glacial legacy, including the relationship to Lake Iroquois and the Lake Ontario basin</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for families to learn, explore, and experience one of Niagara’s remarkable natural places together. The hike will be led by Katy from the NPCA. Please meet us at the red barn near the parking lot. Registration is limited to 50 participants.

Niagara Global Geopark

GeoClub for Kids adventure at Cave Springs Conservation Area Geosite.

3949 Cave Spring Rd

General Admission

Free

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