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Placerville, California

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Field Trips
Tips on Collecting


What to Take on Your Field Trip

FOR YOURSELF:

  • Protective eye wear
  • Head covering with large brim or bill
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Insect repellant/tick spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks/Lunch/Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Change of clothing (including long sleeve shirt & long pants)
  • Towel

FOR YOUR VEHICLE:

  • Water - 5 gallon container
  • Shovel
  • Good spare tire and jack
  • Tool box

FOR COLLECTING: (Some of these are optional, depending on the rock being collected).

  • Protective eye wear
  • Gloves
  • Small or collapsible shovel
  • Rock pick (2)
  • Small & large sledge hammer
  • Various chisel sizes
  • Bucket or canvas tote bag for samples…backpacks are good for light rock
  • Small plastic containers for delicate samples (film containers are great)
  • Paper towels
  • Magnifying glass
  • Sprintz type plastic water bottle
  • Small pry bar
  • Old paint brush (clean)

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