Registration

• Kamin Mines
  Enjoy a brief presentation about the geology of kaolin and kaolin processing. Visit the open mine pits with kaolin and see all overlying geologic strata. Hunt for fossils in the Tivola Limestone.
• Mercer University Walking Tour
  Start at the Emily Parker Myers Admissions and Welcome Center. Take a walking tour through the Greek Village, different programs, the library, and JROTC.
• Outcrop Structures of Macon
  Join planetary geologist R. Scott Harris as he leads a full day, multiple stop field trip to
  Stop 1: Pleasant Valley RD & Ellison Pound RD, Woodland, GA - Charnockite Melt Sheet;
  Stop 2: Sprewell Bluff WMA (West) - Uplift and Pseudotachylites; Lunch; Stop 3: South of Thomaston - Inner Ring Folds & Faults; Stop 4: Pitts Chappel RD - Ejecta Deposits; Stop 5: Mountain Springs Rd - Suevites & Spherules
• Robins Air Force Base – $10.00
  The private tour offers an exclusive exploration of two or more of our four esteemed hangars and includes our special C-130 Experience, where participants will have inside access to a C-130 “Hercules” fuselage.
• YKK Corporation of America
  Join us for a captivating 2.5-hour guided tour (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM) of the YKK manufacturing facility in Macon, home to one of the world’s leading producers of fastening products. Discover YKK’s renowned vertically integrated production system, where raw materials like zinc and copper are transformed into high-quality zippers, snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, and plastic hardware right on site.
  
  - NDA Requirement: All visitors will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). These will be provided via iPad upon arrival.
  - Mask Policy: All unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask at all times.
  - Footwear Guidelines: Due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, only closed-toe, flat shoes are permitted on the production floor. Open-toe shoes, high heels, wedges, or raised heels of any kind are not allowed. Tennis shoes are highly recommended. Compliance: Anyone wearing incorrect footwear will not be permitted on the tour and will need to wait in the conference room until the tours are completed.
  - Device Restrictions: Cameras, cell phones, and other video recording devices are not allowed in the production areas.