Wellesley Geology Resources
Wellesley has a diverse and fascinating geologic history, with many interesting features to explore. Here is a list of resources for the rock curious. Please let us know of any others we should add! info@wellesleyconservationlandtrust.org
Wellesley Conservation Land Trust Resources
- The Geological Story of Wellesley 1961 The Wellesley Conservation Land Trust’s book, published in 1961 and updated in 1984, is out of print, but a scanned copy of the 1961 edition can be found at this link. We’re told that the contents is also out of date–not because the rocks are 60 years older, but because some of the science as advanced, such as plate tectonics, which isn’t mentioned.
- Recording: Dinosaurs, Dunes, and Drifting Continents – Wellesley November 2019 – Prof. Richard Little
The Geologic History of Wellesley Videos
- The Geologic History of Wellesley on Zoom – Part 1: Surficial Deposits – April 14th, 2022
- The Geologic History of Wellesley on Zoom – Part 2: Bedrock – April 26th, 2022
- The Geologic History of Wellesley Rock Walk – Part 1: Bedrock – June 2022
- The Geologic History of Wellesley Rock Walk – Part 2: Surficial Geology – July 2022
- Wellesley Rocks
- Rock Talk for Wellesley Men’s Club
- Wellesley, We Have a Problem Rock
- Has Anyone Seen This Missing Giant Wellesley Rock
- Icy Devil’s Slide on Instagram
Wellesley Town
- Surficial Geology Map of Wellesley 2013 based on “The Geological Story of Wellesley” 1984.
- Contours Map of Wellesley 2013
- Other Environmental Maps of Wellesley
2003 4th Grade field trip guide:
Wellesley Media YouTube 4th Grade Geology Field Trip Training 2019
- Wellesley students visit local sites to study geology – Part 1 Longfellow Pond.
- Wellesley students visit local sites to study geology – Part 2 – St. Mary’s Cemetery
- Wellesley students visit local sites to study geology – Part 3 – Echo Bridge
- Wellesley students visit local sites to study geology – Part 4 – Devil’s Slide
- Wellesley students visit local sites to study geology – Part 5 – 51 Elmwood Road