Post by elementary on Aug 15, 2011 10:58:40 GMT -5
FYI - my club is hosting a seminar (Costs $85 though, but is very worth it if you are a Pet wood person) by a guy who travels the world doing these classes.
One of the people who might be there is Steven Wolfe who comes to our show each year. He has allowed me to poach his images from his website for use in the Agate Index. He brings his ID kit to the show and it's fascinating how they take their special microscopes to observe the cell structures and use that info to id oak, maple, ash, etc.
Basically, they are the cutting edge of this field.
It is very worth the $ if you can do it. Sorry for the short notice, but I just received the notice today for publication.
Lowell
PETRIFIED WOOD SEMINAR
Lecturer: Walt Wright, Paleobotanist
August 26-28, 2011
ABOUT THE SEMINAR: This is an opportunity to learn about the complex and beautiful world of petrified wood. Become more knowledgeable about the woods in your own collection and about what and where to collect and buy. Learn about the fossilization of wood: it’s age, origin and occurrence. Learn how to identify different kinds of petrified wood yourself with simple tools.
The intensive 2 1/2 day seminar will emphasize identification of petrified wood, with samples from Walt Wright’s extensive collection as from those brought by participants. You may bring a few pieces of petrified wood for Walt to identify. You should plan to bring a good 10X or 20X magnifying lense. Recommended reading includes the following books: William D. Tidwell, Common Plants of North America, 2nd edition, Bruce Hoadley: Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools. Walt will bring a selection of books on petrified wood available for you to purchase at the seminar.
There is much to learn about Petrified Wood: more than can be covered in just one seminar. Each of Walt’s seminars is a little different. Each one contributes more to your understanding. So, even if you have attended prior seminars; you will improve your knowledge of this fascinating subject.
ABOUT THE LECTURER: Walt Wright, a renowned paleobotanist, has probably identified more petrified wood than anyone else in the world. For the past 15 years he has been conducting Petrified Wood Identification Seminars. Walt’s career has included being an educator, naturalist, geologist, botanist and biologist, as well as a paleobotanist.
Dates and times:
August 26, Friday 6:00 pm. To 8:00 pm.
August 27, Saturday 9:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
August 29, Sunday 9:00 am, to 5:00 pm.
Location:
Ventura Community Service Center
420 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA
Cost $85.00
Contact:
Ron Wise
clintwise@hotmail.com
805-647-4393
One of the people who might be there is Steven Wolfe who comes to our show each year. He has allowed me to poach his images from his website for use in the Agate Index. He brings his ID kit to the show and it's fascinating how they take their special microscopes to observe the cell structures and use that info to id oak, maple, ash, etc.
Basically, they are the cutting edge of this field.
It is very worth the $ if you can do it. Sorry for the short notice, but I just received the notice today for publication.
Lowell
PETRIFIED WOOD SEMINAR
Lecturer: Walt Wright, Paleobotanist
August 26-28, 2011
ABOUT THE SEMINAR: This is an opportunity to learn about the complex and beautiful world of petrified wood. Become more knowledgeable about the woods in your own collection and about what and where to collect and buy. Learn about the fossilization of wood: it’s age, origin and occurrence. Learn how to identify different kinds of petrified wood yourself with simple tools.
The intensive 2 1/2 day seminar will emphasize identification of petrified wood, with samples from Walt Wright’s extensive collection as from those brought by participants. You may bring a few pieces of petrified wood for Walt to identify. You should plan to bring a good 10X or 20X magnifying lense. Recommended reading includes the following books: William D. Tidwell, Common Plants of North America, 2nd edition, Bruce Hoadley: Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools. Walt will bring a selection of books on petrified wood available for you to purchase at the seminar.
There is much to learn about Petrified Wood: more than can be covered in just one seminar. Each of Walt’s seminars is a little different. Each one contributes more to your understanding. So, even if you have attended prior seminars; you will improve your knowledge of this fascinating subject.
ABOUT THE LECTURER: Walt Wright, a renowned paleobotanist, has probably identified more petrified wood than anyone else in the world. For the past 15 years he has been conducting Petrified Wood Identification Seminars. Walt’s career has included being an educator, naturalist, geologist, botanist and biologist, as well as a paleobotanist.
Dates and times:
August 26, Friday 6:00 pm. To 8:00 pm.
August 27, Saturday 9:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
August 29, Sunday 9:00 am, to 5:00 pm.
Location:
Ventura Community Service Center
420 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA
Cost $85.00
Contact:
Ron Wise
clintwise@hotmail.com
805-647-4393
