Not just a learning experience, but fun and engaging too. The 2025 Aquifer Testing Training Course in Fort Collins.

Fort Collins is a special place for lots of reasons.   But one reason is because it's the home of one of the most fun and effective aquifer testing courses anywhere.

This year's course was no exception.  It's rewarding to witness the progression of participant's skill development and knowledge transfer during any teaching event.   This year's course participants were inspiring with their thoughtful questions, along with leading to practicing their field skills during the outdoor exercises on Day Three.   On behalf of the instructors, thank you to the participants for your positive energy.

Here's some random photos from the 2025 aquifer testing course.

"Red Rocks Amphitheater will never be the same since THE GEOLOGY OF ROCK-n-ROLL!" Quote

 Fun, Fun, Fun.....but also super interesting!

The Geology of Rock-n-Roll was a fusion of science and fun.   Thanks to the thoughtful geoscientists who presented their fascinating topics made the event a truly interesting blend of sessions.  From the HYDROGEOLOGY OF THE FOUNTAIN FORMATION by Tom Sale, PhD progressing naturally to the GEOLOGY OF THE FOUNTAIN FORMATION by Sally Sutton, PhD, the next segment by Martin Chapman, PhD, METALLICA QUAKE with a prelude introduction by Maddie Schrieber, PhD could only be wrapped up by another great presentation, CONVERTING EARTHQUAKE SEISMICIVITY INTO MUSIC by Paolo Dell'Aversana, PhD.  

Big time thank you to each Panelist for taking the time to prepare and deliver excellent presentations.

An iconic Red Rocks Thank You to Lesli Wood and the Band of Geos (James, Dallas, Ben, and Lloyd) for rockin' out for 60+ minutes and leading the geology-based sing-a-longs.  Note to Lesli, you are so fun to watch along with listen to, you're a natural and phenomenal performer, Red Rocks Amphitheater will never be the same after your performance.

Thank you too to all of the 70+ on-site participants for your engagement, your positive energy, and your singing voices!   You were an integral part of the experience and now you're part of the collaborative family with AAPG WN, AWG Texas Lone Star Chapter, and the Midwest GeoSciences Group.

We tip our hat too to the online participants!  Your input with chat messages, questions, and the MENTI poll questions enriched the experience for everyone - making it not only memorable but historic too.

A heartfelt Thank You to Aaron Taylor the videographer who commands our highest level of respect for being able to "think on your feet" and put it all together in a matter of minutes.  Well done, Aaron, well done.   (You too David Ryan!)

On behalf of the organizers:

Kat Gould, Karla Tucker, Rebecca Caldwell, Chris Peila, Steffano Mazzoni, and Dan Kelleher

Some quotes:

Red Rocks Amphitheater will never be the same after The Geology of Rock-n-Roll!  quote from Alicia Faulker, Red Rocks Amphitheater Meeting Events Manager.

I just kept thinking how excited the crowd and I was to be there!  quote from Lauren Ryan, GeoWoman Extraordinaire.

This is EPIC!!  quote from Katerina Yared, PG PMP CDI.D.