


Geology Rocks! Program with Jeri Jones at The Institute
Thursday April 7th, 2022 * 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
In partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club
Geologist Jeri Jones returns to present another FUN, fascinating look into our shared geological history.
In partnership with Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club.
Geologist Jeri Jones presents a tour of eastern Pennsylvania’s geology.
Topics include rocks, minerals and fossils, the Ice Age, cool locations to visit—plus, learn how everything formed over the past one billion years.
The geology of eastern Pennsylvania covers a span from about a billion years ago when we were part of a supercontinent named Rodinia.
Over time, the landmass split apart and an ocean known as the Lapetus formed.
About 350–150 million years ago, the area experienced continental collision, which formed another supercontinent named Pangaea and broke apart into the world we know today.
Finally, the Ice Age was the latest chapter written in our geologic history, which created extensive weathering and erosion.
Questions are welcome and samples of minerals and fossils will be available.
The program is free but registration is required. Call 717-762-0373 or email to info@natureandcultureinstitute.org
Jeri will lead a carpool-style field trip exploring local geology on April 9—check it out here!

Penn State Mont Alto Spring Open House
Saturday April 9th 2022 * 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Calling all future Penn State Mont Alto Nittany Lions
Attending our spring open house gives you an opportunity to explore the place that we hope you’ll call home.
Register online

March Open House, Black-Coffey Caverns
March 18th, 2022 * 5:00 PM thru March 20th * 2:00 PM
No Appointments Required
We are hoping for nice weather that we do not need to regulate the amount of people coming to see the caverns.
This is our 1st time doing this type of event and hoping for a successful weekend.
The Tours will start at the top of each hour:
Friday March 18th: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM
Saturday March 19th: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Sunday March 20th: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
**Arrive 10-15min before you plan to come to sign our release form**
Please bring no more than 9 people in your group.
6242 Warm Spring Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225
