Kensington Metropark is here largely because of the glacier
movements. We are fortunate that the park system has preserved as
much of the natural land formation that were left by the glaciers.
Throughout the park you will find large rocks (boulders some say).
They are scattered through out all areas of the park from the woods
on the hills and in the lakes. Most of these rocks that were in the
flat lands and valleys have been moved to make it easy for park
maintenance. As they moved these rocks they place them around the
park as barriers and as landscaping. The rocks you are about look
at were brought to this area from around the park.
At the posted co-ords you will find a collection of rocks that are
examples of the types found here in the park. We will be looking at
and identifying these rocks and where they came from. Once you have
had this lesson it should help you to identify them as you pass
them in the park. The examples here are large in size though you
will find larger and much smaller all around you on your
visit.
This is a list of all the types of rocks found here at the park.
Granite, Diorite, Gabbro, Basalt, Pegmatite, Felsite, Conglomerate,
Limestone, Sandstone, Shale, Fossils, Quartzite, Slate and Gneiss.
All of these rocks fall into three major categories. We will be
looking at the 3 major categories and the differences between them.
Though all of these types of rock can be found as bedrock under the
park the rocks that you see here were carried in by the
glaciers.
At the posted co-ords you will find 4 signs that tell the story of
this collection. This is where your work begins. You will need to
answer these questions and e-mail me your answers, do not post your
answers. The only log you will be posting is your adventure and
photos that are not spoilers.
1. Where have most of the rocks here been delivered from?
2. Which type of rocks are dated to over a billion years ago?
3. Which type of rocks are formed by “normal conditions of
heat and pressure”?
4. Which category does Shale fall into?
5. Now it is time for a photo to be taken and posted with your log.
Please use one of the rocks in the park as your background, yet not
one in this group. There are plenty set around the nature center
and would be a great place for your photo.
6. This is just a bonus and can be included in your log.
What is the type of rock you are using in your background of your
photo?
This Earthcache has been placed with permission of the
Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
This cache is located within Kensington Metropark, a part of
the
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority park system. A Metropark
Vehicle Entry Permit is required:
Annual Permit $25, Senior Permit $15, Daily Permit $5. For general
information please call
1-800-47-PARKS, or visit our website at www.metroparks.com All park
rules and regulations apply.
Park in parking lots only. Check the Metroparks website for park
hours.
Be sure to e-mail me within 7 days of logging the cache to
get credit for your work. If the rules of finding an Earthcache and
e-mailing the owner is not followed your log will be deleted
without notice!