The Secret Life of Basalt: A Special Presentation and Exhibit

Coyote Short PG will fill you in on the amazing details of Basalt. It's not just any rock! The Secret Life of Basalt: A Special Presentation & Exhibit Did you know that some of the most dramatic chapters of Idaho's geological history are written right beneath our feet in the form of Basalt? Join Coyote for an engaging, up-close look at the volcanic forces that shaped our landscape. 1pm at Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. What to Expect: • Explore geological specimens located in our local Snake River Plain. • Discover how our local basalt formations stack up against those of the famous Columbia River Basalt Group. • View striking specimen photographs highlighting the intricate textures and structures of these volcanic rocks. • Get an exclusive first look at the museum's upcoming rotating hands-on basalt exhibit before it officially opens to the public! Featured Presenter: Professional Geologist Coyote Short will guide us through the afternoon. Basalt is a story that she simply cannot put down, and she serves as a passionate interpreter for all the hidden stories written in the rock. Please pre-register: • $5 Adult Nonmembers of the IMMG • Free for Members of the IMMG and kids. Please email [email protected] if you have questions. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, ------------------------------------------ ABOUT COYOTE Coyote Short is a Professional Geologist, licensed in Idaho. She is one-half Paiute-Modoc Indian and one-half French. Coyote is the last in her line to carry the ancient knowledge handed down to her by Grandmother Raven on the Paiute side and Grandmother Hallie on the Modoc side. Born in central Idaho, she has lived in various parts of the northwest, and now makes her home in Boise, as her lineage is with the Boise Valley Tribes. Her fields of work include geology, archaeology, and chemistry, in which she strives to maintain continuity between ancient and modern knowledge, believing that the two can meld to provide a complete understanding. She is a dedicated volunteer at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology and serves on the Board of Directors.