Olompali slopes and wide-open grasslands

Join geology instructor Steven Newton on a geology walk and talk to explore Olompali’s unique geology and watershed.  Olompali is situated on the slopes of Mount Burdell, a volcanic extrusion made up of andesitic lava flows and volcanic tuff breccia, while the oldest bedrock in the park are metamorphic rocks of Franciscan outcrops.  Come join Professor Newton to see how it all came together! 

Date:        Saturday, April 19

Time:       10:00 a.m. to Noon

Location: Meet in the Olompali parking lot

Cost:        There is no charge for the event, but parking is $8. Pay by cash, check, or via smart phone with QR code at the parking lot.  No parking is charged if you borrow a free State Park pass from your local public library.