MSA FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

MEET TIME: 9:00 AM in Payson (meeting location will be sent after registration)

END TIME: The trip will end by 5 PM

LIMITED TRIP: Limit of 15 people

TRAVEL NOTE: Please allow at least 1/2 hour more time than normal to get to the meeting spot. The delays may not be noted on the state of Arizona highway condition website.

VEHICLE: Medium clearance vehicles with 2wd OK.

SAFETY: We will be using masks when close and practicing social distancing.
Please bring a whistle in case we need to find you or gather up the participants.

RECOMMENDED: sturdy shoes or boots; bright safety colors because of hunting activities; and normal day hiking items.

MATERIAL: We will be collecting from the Pennsylvanian Naco Formation at two different sites: the first one near Whispering Pines and the second one near Tonto Creek Estates. Fossils include brachiopods, corals, crinoids, sponges and trace fossils. We will hike about 4 miles on moderate slopes.

TRIP LEADER: John Christian 

RSVP REQUIRED by Friday @ 6 PM - MSA Members Only