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May 5th, 2007

"Detroit Salt Company Mine Tour"

Presented By
Michigan Basin Geological Society

 
   

For More Information:
Leonard Espinosa

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WHERE: Detroit Salt Company, 12841 Sanders Street, Detroit, MI 48217

WHEN: Saturday, 5 May 2007, two tours - 8am & 11am.

COST: None

DRESS: The mine is 59ºF so a light coat, jeans or field attire, and boots are required.

EQUIPMENT: Bring a sample bag along for salt specimens. Hard hats, a mine belt, and a mine light will be provided by the Detroit Salt Company.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Still photos for personal use only. No video cameras & no “publishing” on the internet please.

AGE LIMIT: 18 and above.

PARTICIPANT LIMIT: Twelve for each tour and MBGS MEMBERS ONLY! (Our insurance carrier requires field trip attendees to be MBGS members.) Click here for membership information and use Len Espinosa as a sponsor if you don’t have one. Please send the membership application with the $25.00 dues attached.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 2 May 2007.

LUNCH: After the last tour we will all descend on Vince’s for a superb Italian meal as recommended by our tour leader, Emanuel Z. Manos.

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