# sciencetuesday

Evidence of one of Earth’s oldest known forests dates back approximately 385-million years. The Devonian-age Gilboa fossil forest of Schoharie County, New York, is characterized by extensive impressions of tree root systems and even a few fossil tree stumps.

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2019-05-08

Mineralogy
Dr. Steven Chamberlain donated a collection of specimens from the Balmat Mining District in St. Lawrence County, NY. The NYSM now has the most complete & significant Balmat mineral collection that can be used for exhibitions, research, & education.

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2018-11-14