River
Where the Laurel Stone Lives: Meades Creek Field Trip
On Sunday March 1 we headed out to Meades Creek in search of Laurel Stone — and it did not disappoint. It was one of those perfect Island days. Clear skies, sunshine, and just enough warmth to make you forget it’s still early in the season. We set up two collection points so members —…
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Local to Meades Creek, Youbou Found At:Meades Creek & Lake Cowichan How to Recognize It Pieces range from small tumbler-ready stones to large boulders too hefty for most saws. What It Is (Geology in Plain Terms) Laurel Stone is a brecciated volcanic rock where silica-rich quartz has filled cracks and pockets in older green volcanic…
Read MoreRain Washed River Rocks in Crofton
A very rainy winter has made hounding along rivers particularly treacherous this year. Until the water levels recede a bit, it’s best to try some ‘dryer’ sites. Some members have taken to picking through wash outs on old logging roads, and scouting out river rock dump sites such as this one. We headed out to…
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