Sunday, July 13^th

          Join us for a summer boat ride to the Isles of Shoals, where Wally Bothner, UNH Earth Sciences, has graciously agreed to show us some of the interesting geology of Appledore Island.

          The M/V Heritage and Gulf Challenger will depart from the Ceres Street dock* at 0800 sharp on Sunday the 13^th of July, 2008.  Coffee and donuts will be available as you board.  The cruise out of Portsmouth Harbor and to the Isles is a real treat.

• Bring walking sneakers (smooth, rocky terrain)
• Trip is rain or shine.  Dress appropriately.  (The boat company does have the option of calling the trip if the weather should be too bad.)
• Bottled water will be available during the trip
• *Directions to the dock and parking information are available at: http://www.portsmouthharbor.com/directions.php

Upon arrival, we’ll walk across glacially polished and wave washed outcrops to examine and review the island’s geology and to discuss the relationships to the geology of coastal NH and ME.  The NH Geological Society has donated complimentary copies of Katherine Fowler-Billings’, Geology of the Isle of Shoals, and R.F. Novotny’s. Geology of the Seacoast Region, New Hampshire for all of us.

We will also tour Celia Thaxter’s famous garden, as well as Cornell University’s Shoals Marine Lab facilities (www.sml.cornell.edu).

          Another great GSNH Summer Geology Field Trip complimentary lunch will be served, for you to enjoy as we return to the harbor.  We should be back to the dock by 1 PM, leaving plenty of time for you and your guests to partake of the many summer sites Portsmouth has to offer.

          Sign up is on a first come basis.  Walk-ins may occur, but at your risk.

Members—$35, Non-members/guests—$38, and walk-ins—$40.  Registration is limited.

       Sign up* now with Ralph Wickson at: rwickson@des.state.nh.us

If you wish to mail a check, send it to: Rich Moore, GSNH Treasurer, 27 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford, NH 03110

SEE YOU ON THE BOAT!!

*Remember, signing up indicates your intent to participate in this field trip and obligates you to pay for it.