Learn about the seismic and geologic history of California and earthquake studies along the San Andreas Fault Zone. Observe the trace of the fault at stops through the Cholame Valley, the town of Parkfield, and along Bitterwater Valley to the Carrizo Plain. Examine evidence for small and large-scale fault movements, including the great Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857. Observe geomorphic features such fault line valleys, uplifted mountain ranges, linear ridges, sag ponds, offset stream drainage's, folded rock layers, and fault scarps. Take a walk along the famous Wallace Creek fault offset.
Bring a sack lunch and water. This outdoor class is weather permitting. Van transportation included.
WEATHER POLICY…If a class is canceled due to safety or weather issues, students will be notified by Cuesta Community Program….the class will be rescheduled or full refunds will be given. If the class or program is on the weekend, the instructor will make the decision and call all registered.
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DATES: 1 Sunday. September 14, 2025
TIME: 8:00am-7:00pm
- 8:00-9:00am in room 4117
- 9:00am-7:00pm off site
FEE: $90
LOCATION: San Luis Obispo Campus Room 4117
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Schubert
QUESTIONS: Contact instructor at S_schub1@msn.com
Class Schedule – Please Note:
Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can view the most current class
status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering,
please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have
on file.
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Steve Schubert |
Steve Schubert has a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences. He has worked as an instructor at the Audubon Camp in Maine and as a naturalist on cruise ships through the Inside Passage to Alaska. Steve teaches at an outdoor school for 6th graders and has taught high school biology and earth science courses. He is the volunteer coordinator for the Hi Mountain Lookout Project. He began teaching natural history classes for Cuesta College Community Programs in 1993. |