Collecting Mazon Creek Fossils

Meet at 8:00 A.M. Saturday and or Sunday at the BP Amoco in Coal City.

No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required. Boots are recommended. An Estwing rock hammer is the best tool. A small shovel or pick is helpful. Knee pads, backpacks, fanny packs, extra clothes (you will get wet and muddy) are also a plus. Bring a bucket for the fossils. Also bring insect repellant.

Note: Field trips are for members only. Collecting from this private property can only be done during the time permitted by the owner for the group.

Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto Highway 113 (Division Street). Go west to Broadway Street and Division in Coal City. Meet at BP Amoco in Coal City.

We will be collecting Mazon Creek concretions from an old spoil pile on private property.  Contact John Good at 1-6… for reservations or e-mail at esconi@hotmail.com