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Kids are natural collectors. Our parent and child trips are educational, with lots of collecting opportunities. We supply all tools. All ages are welcome; no more than two kids per parent. Led
by our staff of educator/naturalists.
Glowing Minerals
Some minerals glow in the dark when illuminated with an ultraviolet light. On this evening trip you will learn the fascinating story of fluorescence, then collect fluorescent minerals after
dark. We provide shortwave ultraviolet lights. You provide a small flashlight for the short hike to the locality.
Price:
$24 per person
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Trip lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours
- We use Superbright (tm) lights, which require an adult to carry the battery pack, while their child carries the light.
For adults bringing more than 1 child, the 2nd child will have a less powerful light.
Dates:
Friday, April 25; Friday, Oct 24 at 7:30pm
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Crystal Kid
 Collect abundant quartz crystals, pyrite,
peacock ore, and 8 other minerals at our old silver mining property overlooking the Snoqualmie valley. Kids learn to identify minerals as they dig for treasures on this
exciting day-trip near North Bend. This is our most popular family trip. Kids can fill their backpacks with pretty rocks!
Price:
$20 per person
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Trip lasts 3 to 4 hours
- Hike is 1 mile round trip, half of it on a steep hill.
Open 2003 DATES:
July 19, August 24, October 25
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Palm Trees in Seattle
Collect remnants of our tropical past on Tiger Mountain, near Issaquah. We will find amber specimens in 3 colors: yellow, orange, and blue, and occasional tropical
plant fossils. WeŽll examine the geologic forces which shaped our region, and investigate historic coal-mining ruins. Access requires a two mile hike, round trip,
with little elevation change. Amber is a rare and treasured substance. Issaquah is one of only five places in the U.S where it can be easily found. Join us for a real geologic treasure hunt!.
Price:
$20 per person
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Trip lasts 3 to 4 hours
- Not usually scheduled during summer, as digging can be difficult here during hot, dry periods.
Dates:
Saturday, May 10; Sunday, October 26
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