Minnesota DNR-Lands and Minerals Division.
Topics covered include general geology, rock and mineral identification and mineland reclamation.
Classes are taught by geologists, educators and minerals and mining industry professionals. Participants take home rock and mineral sample kits, audiovisual materials, classroom exercises, resource guides and information about the field trip sites and mining operations they tour. The workshop is held the first week in August each year, Tuesday through Thursday. In order to provide the best learning experience possible, enrollment for the workshop is limited. Note that this is a popular event which fills quickly.