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Solvang Library is excited to invite local adventurers to explore the magnificent world of geologic map reading at a free educational workshop, “Adventures in Geology: Map Reading and the Story of the Dibblee Maps.” This program, which will feature a presentation from Santa Barbara-based geology experts Susie Bartz and Sabina Thomas, will take place on Thursday, July 25th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Solvang Library branch of the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, inside the Solvang Courtroom located across the hall from the library entrance.
During the lecture portion of the event, community members will have the opportunity to learn about the unique geology of our area and how it was mapped by famed American geologist Thomas Dibblee. During the workshop portion, Susie and Sabina will engage the group in practical hands-on exercises to demonstrate how to read an actual geologic map.
“The library is thrilled to have Susie Bartz and Sabina Thomas to unfold the story of our local geology and in particular, how it came to be mapped by Thomas Dibblee. Solvang Library has added 15 of the Dibblee maps to our circulating collection in order to share them with the public,” said Solvang Library Branch Supervisor Carey McKinnon.
Both new and longtime fans of the field of geology will be fascinated by the work of Thomas Dibblee, who was one of the most prolific field geologists in American history. Born in Santa Barbara in 1911, Dibblee attended Stanford University and worked as a field exploration geologist for oil companies before working for the U.S. Geological Survey for 25 years. His work spanned over six decades of field mapping and left a legacy of 40,000 square miles of geologic maps, covering approximately one fourth of the state of California including Los Padres National Forest. His stunning maps have been published by the Dibblee Geological Foundation, which is associated with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Toward the end of his lifetime, Thomas Dibblee befriended Susie Bartz, who first began studying geology at Santa Barbara City College in the 1980s and has enjoyed leading geology trips ever since. In 2005, Susie helped publish Thomas's maps, and dedicates her work to his memory.
Fellow presenter Sabina Thomas grew up in Germany where she earned a PhD in Geology. After moving to the United States, she taught at colleges and universities in Texas and Ohio before arriving in Santa Barbara in 2010, where she has also worked at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching event at our Solvang Library branch. Attendance is limited, so please call or email Solvang Library at (805) 688-4214 or solvanglibrary@cityofgoleta.org to reserve your seat. Attendance is limited to 30 participants aged 14 and up. Solvang Library is located at 1745 Mission Drive in Solvang, CA.
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Adventures in Geology
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