| 3/30 -4/1 | MAPS 34 National Fossil Expo – Western Illinois Universtiy, Western Hall, Malcolm, Illinois. (Mid-America Paleontology Society) Fr: 8-5, Sa: 8-5, Su: 8-Noon. Moonlight swap at Days Inn rooms. Free parking and admission. Best fossil show in country. |
| Sat 3/31 |
ESCONI Field Trip – Jacob’s Geodes – Hamilton, IL. 9:00 am. Meet at 9:00 am at 823 East County Road. 1220 in Hamilton, IL at Jacob’s Geodes to dig for geodes!. $16 for a full 5 gallon pail. Hard hats are not required. Boots and safety glasses are recommended. An Eastwing rock hammer is the best tool. Chisels, pick and pry bar are helpful also. Knee pads, back packs, fanny packs, extra clothes (you will get wet and muddy) are also a plus. Bring water and sun screen too! Please call John Good at 630 – 483 – 2363 for reservations or email at esconi@hotmail.com. This field trip happens in the same general location and at the same time as the MAPS Fossil Expo in Malcomb IL – so it is a good time to also attend the Fossil Expo! |
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