Vulcan’s Earth Science Museum provides educational outreach that increases the level of understanding in the community about mining and its impact, explaining the mining process at North Quarry and educating tour groups on the uses for crushed stone.

· Tour groups are also educated about Vulcan’s environmental commitment pertaining to air quality, water quality, sediment & erosion control, reclamation, beautification, and wildlife habitat programs.

· Vulcan’s museum has a partnership with the Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club educating students and adults about minerals. The club donates a nice mineral or fossil specimen to the museum annually. Some club members have gone to several schools to educate students about minerals. Vulcan and the club have helped Sciworks (a local state funded education facility) by lending fossil and mineral specimens for exhibition and helping with displays.

· Students and adults are educated about the need for our natural resources for things we use everyday and take for granted. Vulcan not only educates students about the uses for crushed stone, but also the uses for many other minerals. For example, minerals are used in, cosmetics, antacids, copper piping, detergents, foods, paints, sandpaper, light bulbs, as well as the numerous minerals used in cars and computers.

· Vulcan has helped with Science Fairs and other various special events. Vulcan also uses the museum to help Boy Scouts earn their Geology Badges and educates them on issues concerning geology, the environment, and mining.

· Tours are by appointment only, Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 3:00pm. A typical tour takes about 1 1/2 hours.