$12.00 – $15.00
Mining on the Mountain
Mining can teach us about our relationship with the earth and with natural materials. We’ll hike to an abandoned coal mine and have a treasure hunt panning for gems, rocks, and minerals at our sluice. We’ll also learn a bit of local history with the little-known Alabama Gold Rush, which predated the 1849 rush to California. All of this will help us learn about our use of Earth’s natural resources and how it impacts our lives.
May 14 & 15 | 9:30am-11:00am Lower Elementary and 12:00pm-1:30pm Upper Elementary