South Okanagan Rockhounds

Monday, March 17, 2014

Field Trip: North Vancouver Island
Field Trip:	Port McNeil
Date & Time:	August 9 (9:00 AM) to August 11, 2014
Meeting Location:	Depart Port Alberni after the conclusion of Summer Camp All field trips will depart from the Broughton Strait Campsite
Material:	Merry Widow Mine - Grande Portage Report Bonanza Marble Mine - Prospecting Report
Equipment:	Rock hammer, bucket, digging tools, gloves, water-proof boots, warm clothing, tent/RV, camping supplies
Vehicle:	Car (full tank of gas on all field trips), four wheel drive may be required
Campsite:	Broughton Strait Campsite Tenting or RVing 250-956-3224
Other:	Bring food, water, back pack There will be a couple of stops on the way for food and other supplies. Be sure to check with the WagonMaster BEFORE you go!!
WagonMaster:	Doug Murray 604-769-0622 Email

ALWAYS CALL THE TRIP LEADER THE DAY BEFORE TO ENSURE THE TRIP IS GOING, AND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO OTHER CHANGES

The Rockhounder now has it's own website.

http://bcrockhounder.wordpress.com/

Info now up on BCLS webpage for Rendezvous and Summer Camp 2014.

Trevor Christie photos from a well attended, successful field trip to Herrling Island on the weekend.

Thanks for the photos, Pete Endres. There were five vendors and a "touchy feely table."

Field Trip: Agates, Jasper & River Rock
Field Trip:	Herrling Island & River Bars
Date & Time:	November 10, 2013 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Meeting Location:	Rancher's Restaurant at Bridal Falls 53560 Bridal Falls Road, Rosedale, BC
Material:	Agates, Jasper & River Rock
Equipment:	Rock hammer, bucket, digging tools, gloves, water-proof boots, warm clothing
Vehicle:	Car (full tank of gas), four wheel drive & high clearance vehicle required
Other:	Bring food, water, back pack Be sure to check with the WagonMaster BEFORE you go!!
WagonMaster:	Trevor Christie 604-794-3668