[Aqualist] WORKSHOP REMINDER: Geomorphology of the Victorian Volcanic Plains

[Karen Kapteinis]

*WORKSHOP REMINDER: book soon, as places are filling fast!*

*GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE VICTORIAN VOLCANIC PLAINS:*
*One-day workshop (15, 16 & 17 May 2015)*

*Presented by Assoc. Prof. Bernie Joyce, University of Melbourne*

The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Association of Consulting
Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI) is hosting a one-day professional development
workshop for archaeologists and cultural heritage advisors.
The workshop will be presented by Bernie Joyce, Honorary Principal Fellow
and Associate Professor in the School of Earth Sciences at the University
of Melbourne. Assoc. Prof. Joyce has worked in the Newer Volcanic Province
of Victoria and South Australia for more than 50 years, investigating the
role of volcanoes in the formation of the Earth’s surface.
Understanding the volcanic plains of Victoria can provide unique insights
into the archaeology found within the plains’ boundaries. During the
workshop, participants will visit some of the Melbourne region’s iconic
volcanic landscapes (~10 different locations). Key learning outcomes
include:

   - How old is this landscape? The use and value of dating techniques.
   - Formation and nature of the soil profile of the basalt plains, and the
   role of weathering processes.
   - Development of the stream and swamp network following drainage
   disruption by basalt flows.
   - Aboriginal land-use and landscape interaction.


*Dates:*
One-day workshop held on the three consecutive days of 15 May 2015
(Friday), 16 May 2015 (Saturday), 17 May 2015 (Sunday). 8.30am-5.30pm.

*Transport:*
Charted bus departing from Footscray Railway Station (plenty of free
parking available) at 8.30am. Anticipated return at 5.30pm.

*Cost -  inclusive of background literature (to be circulated early next
week), transport and lunch (at a winery in Sunbury): *
$200.00 for AACAI members$350.00 for non-members
*Bookings and payment:*
Visit *www.trybooking.com/HHWP*. To advise of any dietary requirements,
contact Karen Kapteinis *kkapteinis* <andream at tardisenterprises.com.au>
*@tardisenterprises.com.au*


For further information, please visit *www.trybooking.com/HHWP*