Petroglyph tour at Rocky Hill-Heartland Charter School

Registration window November 13, 10:00 a.m. -November 20, 7:00 p.m.

Students will view petroglyphs on a tour of caves and trails used by the local Native American tribe, the Wukchumni, for thousands of years. The tour is led by Laura and Bill Manser of the Southern Sierra Archeological Society. Students will learn about the tribe, the likely meanings and methods of making the petroglyphs, local Native American diet, and site history.

Unfortunately infants and children under 12 are not allowed due to liability reasons.

Bring water, sunscreen, snacks, and wear shoes for hiking. Plan to explore moderately challenging terrain such as caves and trails. There is a porta potty available but no potable water.

You can virtually explore this site with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PIcHYo9SPM

This is a link to the the Southern Sierra Archeological Society website: http://www.ssas-ca.org/

If light rain occurs we will still have the field trip. If heavy rain occurs we will reschedule it. Updates will be shared by Mr. Osak via email.

The tour guides invite cash donations to enable the Southern Sierra Archeological Society caretaking of the site.

There are two time slots to choose from.

• 1:00-2:30
• 2:30-4:00

Choose the ticket with the time slot that works best for your family.

Heartland events are designed for families to attend together. Students need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If your student will be attending with another family, please email the field trip host to let them know once you complete your registration. Chaperones must be the legal parent or 25 years and older. All chaperones must be healthy, ethical people with the skills to be responsible adult chaperones.

**To ensure the health and safety of all attendees, please do not attend a field trip or event if you, your student(s), or anyone in your household is ill or showing possible signs of illness.**

May I pay using my funds? This event is FREE!

What are the check-in procedures? Check in with Mr. Osak 10 minutes before your tour starts. Teacher will wear Heartland logo and have a check in sheet.

Does this trip have any grade or age restrictions? Students must be at least 12 years old to attend. Only one chaperone per family.

Is there on-site parking available? Park in the gate behind the boulder.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Yes.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Robert Osak

Email: robert.osak@heartlandcharterschool.com

Phone: 559-429-1713

You must have a student enrolled in Heartland Charter School in order to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees.