Special Presentation: Twenty Mule Teams and Borax Mining in California with Geologist Tim Elam

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

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05/18/2024 01:30 PM 05/18/2024 02:30 PM America/Boise Special Presentation: Twenty Mule Teams and Borax Mining in California with Geologist Tim Elam Join local geologist Tim Elam as he takes you on a rich photographic tour of the history and location of borax mining in Kern County and California. He will highlight quirky facts, such as the fact that 20 mule teams never had 20 mules, or that borax in the 19th Century was known as “white gold.” The presentation will be informal, and no geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event. Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/2404478-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/bakersfield/events/buena-vista-museum-of-natural-history-science/special-presentation-twenty-mule-teams-and-borax-mining-in-california-with-geologist-tim-elam-223346?ref=uceaddevent Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, 2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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Join local geologist Tim Elam as he takes you on a rich photographic tour of the history and location of borax mining in Kern County and California. He will highlight quirky facts, such as the fact that 20 mule teams never had 20 mules, or that borax in the 19th Century was known as “white gold.” The presentation will be informal, and no geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event.

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