Category: Calendar of Events
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2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Preview #1!
This is the preview post #1 for the 2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Live Auction. The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show for 2023 will be held on March 18th and 19th at the DuPage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL, which is the same location as last year. All details can be found here.…
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ESCONI January 2023 General Meeting – January 13th, 2023 at 8:00 PM via Zoom – “New Evidence for Cretaceous Ornithomimosaurs (dinosaurs) from Mississippi”
The speaker at our meeting (via Zoom) on the evening of January 13, 2023 will be Dr. Thomas Cullen. He is currently a postdoc at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. The topic of his talk will be new evidence for Cretaceous ornithomimosaurs (dinosaurs) from Mississippi. Here is a link to the article on this material,…
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ESCONI 2023 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! March 18th and 19th, 2023
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2023 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 18th and 19th Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and Silent Auctions,Book Sales, Kid’s Korner, Geode Splitting Free Parking! Free Admission! DuPage County Fairgrounds2015 Manchester Rd.Wheaton, IllinoisSaturday 10 AM to 5 PMSunday 10 AM to 4 PMwww.esconi.org Download Show Poster 2023
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ESCONI Events January 2023
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Jan 13th ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 PM Zoom – Topic: “New evidence for large ornithomimosaurs in the Southeastern US and the biogeography of Cretaceous ostrich–mimic dinosaurs” by Thomas Cullen from Carlton University in Ottawa, Canada Zoom link Sat, Jan 14th ESCONI Junior Meeting…
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Video for ESCONI November 2022 General Meeting – “A Sea Without Fish, Ordovician Fossils of the Cincinnati Region”
For the November 2022 General Meeting, our speaker was Dr. David Meyer from the University of Cincinnati. The title of his talk was “A Sea Without Fish, Ordovician fossils of the Cincinnati region“. His book has the same name as his presentation. Checkout his page at the University of Cincinnati. Book Description: The region around Cincinnati, Ohio, is…
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2022 ESCONI Holiday Lunch Photos
Here are some photos from the ESCONI Holiday Lunch on December 10th, 2022. It was held at Warren’s Ale House in Wheaton, IL. There was a good turn out with much stimulating conversation. First the required selfie. Ugly sweaters… wait I mean beautiful sweaters! Cupcakes from Rose! Assorted photos
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Reminder: ESCONI Holiday Lunch Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Warren’s Ale House in Wheaton
Holiday attire is welcome. If you got it, wear it! Sweaters, hats, scarves, socks, lighted necklaces, jewelry: the possibilities are endless! This is your reminder that the ESCONI Holiday Lunch is happening this Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00 noon at Warren’s Ale House, 51 Town Square, Wheaton. (Just north of Danada Square East.) Website for Warren’s Ale…
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Video for the ESCONI December 2022 General Meeting – “The early diversification of birds: evidence from the Jehol avifauna”
December’s General Meeting was held on December 2nd, 2022. The presenter was Dr. Jingmai O’Connor Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum. The topic of her talk was “The early diversification of birds: evidence from the Jehol avifauna”. She calls herself a paleontologista aka a punk rock paleontologist. Her research includes work on birds, dinosaurs,…
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ESCONI December 2022 General Meeting – December 2nd, 2022 at 8:00 PM via Zoom – “The early diversification of birds: evidence from the Jehol avifauna”
December’s General Meeting will be held at 8:00 PM on December 2nd, 2022. The presenter is Dr. Jingmai O’Connor Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum. The topic of her talk is “The early diversification of birds: evidence from the Jehol avifauna”. She calls herself a paleontologista aka a punk rock paleontologist.…
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ESCONI Events December 2022
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Dec 2nd ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 PM Zoom – Topic: “The early diversification of birds: evidence from the Jehol avifauna” by Dr. Jingmai O’Connor from the Field Museum Zoom link Sat, Dec 10th ESCONI Holiday Lunch – 12:00 PM at Warren’s Ale House…
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ESCONI Holiday Lunch Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Warren’s Ale House in Wheaton
The ESCONI Holiday Party has been moved from evening of December 2nd, 2022 to lunch on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. Lunch will be at Warren’s Ale House in Wheaton, IL. The original party was canceled by the restaurant. See you there!
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2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 18th – 19th, 2023
Save the date! The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show for 2023 will be held on March 18th and 19th at the DuPage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. This is the same place as last year. Here is a quick sneak peek of some auction items…
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ESCONI November 2022 General Meeting – November 11th, 2022 at 8:00 PM via Zoom – “A Sea Without Fish, Ordovician Fossils of the Cincinnati Region”
On November 11th our speaker will be Dr. David Meyer from the University of Cincinnati. The title of his talk is “A Sea Without Fish, Ordovician fossils of the Cincinnati region“. His book has the same name as his presentation. Checkout his page at the University of Cincinnati. Book Description: The region around Cincinnati, Ohio,…
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ESCONI Holiday Dinner Friday, December 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM at Warren’s Ale House
Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London Come socialize with fellow ESCONI members at the Holiday Dinner held this year at Warren’s Ale House, 51 Town Square, in Wheaton. The dinner starts at 5:30 PM, and we’ll be ordering off the menu. Everyone is responsible for their own bill. The general meeting starts at 8…
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ESCONI Events November 2022
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Nov 11th ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 PM Zoom – Topic: “A Sea Without Fish, Ordovician Fossils of the Cincinnati Region” by Dr. David Meyer from the University of Cincinnati Zoom link Sat, Nov 12th ESCONI Junior Meeting – 7:00 PM at College of…
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ESCONI at MAPS 2022
The MAPS National Fossil Exposition was held from October 21st to 23rd, 2022. Quite a few of the usual ESCONI members attended MAPS this weekend. Some were even selling fossils. ESCONI’s own John Catalani gave the keynote about the Dixon Lagerstatten. Ralph Jewel has an informative thread over on the Fossil Forum. Check it out…
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MAPS 2022 “Lagerstatten” – October 21-23, 2022, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
The MAPS show is this weekend in Springfield, IL. It’s always a great show! Make sure you don’t miss it! The MAPS show will be held from October 21nd to 23rd, 2022 in Springfield, IL. DATES: October 21-23, 2022. LOCATION: EXPO XLIII will be held at the Orr Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E…
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Video for the ESCONI September 2022 General Meeting – “Paleozoic fishes of the Illinois Basin”
The September 2022 General Meeting was held on Friday, September 9th, 2022. The presenter was Dr. Ryan Shell of the Cincinnati Museum Center. The title of his talk was “Paleozoic fishes of the Illinois Basin”. Dr. Shell is a research associate in the department of vertebrate paleontology at the Cincinnati Museum Center and a Paleontological…
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ESCONI Mazon Creek Open House October 15, 2022
Today is the day! Hope to see you there! The Mazon Creek Open House is October 15th, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. The Mazon Creek Open House is returning for 2022! If you’ve been a Mazon Creek collector (or even just a passing fan), you may have…
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Happy National Fossil Day 2022!!!
Featuring an Eocene forest in celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Yellowstone National Park and the park’s fossil heritage. Happy National Fossil Day! The National Park Service has a page dedicated to the very special day. There are events scheduled all around the country. ESCONI celebrates fossils every week. Check out our features Mazon Monday,…
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ESCONI Events October 2022
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Mazon Creek Open House October 15, 2022 A free 1-day conference devoted to Mazon Creek and related topics Displays of Mazon Creek fossils Mazon Creek fossil identification Mazon Creek books for sale More details here. Zoom Link Admission is free and lectures will be…
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ESCONI Mazon Creek Open House 2022 is October 15th, 2022
The Mazon Creek Open House is October 15th, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. The Mazon Creek Open House is returning for 2022! If you’ve been a Mazon Creek collector (or even just a passing fan), you may have heard of the Mazon Creek Open House. It was…
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ESCONI Paleontology Meeting Saturday, 7:30 PM Hybrid – “Brag Night”
It’s “Brag Night” at the ESCONI Paleontology Meeting! Come out and bring your finds from the summer! For meeting will be held in College of DuPage Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038A (Map). We did a post about past “Brag Night” events in Throwback Thursday #77. See you there! The drawing above is from the…
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Canceled: ESCONI Field Trip to a Belvidere Quarry Saturday, October 8th, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sorry, Canceled by Quarry! Belvidere Quarry Field Trip There will be a field trip to a quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, Oct 8th, 2022, from 9AM to 12 noon. The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a “hard-rock” quarry (dolomite). If you like Hormotoma or Receptaculites, this is the place for you! The quarry…
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ESCONI September 2022 General Meeting – Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 8:00 PM via Zoom – “Paleozoic fishes of the Illinois Basin”
The September 2022 General Meeting will be held on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 8:00 PM via Zoom. The presenter is Dr. Ryan Shell of the Cincinnati Museum Center. The title of his talk is “Paleozoic fishes of the Illinois Basin”. Dr. Shell is a research associate in the department of vertebrate paleontology at the Cincinnati…
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ESCONI Events September 2022
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Sept 9th ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 PM Zoom – Topic: “Paleozoic fishes of the Illinois Basin” by Dr. Ryan Shell Zoom link Sat, Sept 10th ESCONI Junior Meeting – 7:00 PM at College of DuPage – Topic: "Updating our Mazon Creek Collection and…
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Field Museum: Meet a Scientist: Chicago Fossils August 5th, 2022
The Field Museum’s “Meet a Scientist” is looking at “Chicago Fossils” on August 5th, 2022. Learn what you can find on Chicago beaches and in nearby limestone exposures. That 430 million years ago Chicago was covered by a tropical sea with 300 foot tall reefs growing here. The evidence for this is the fossils we…
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ESCONI is now on Instagram!
Come see us over on Instagram. Tell your friends! We have been posting there for about a month. There’s lots of photos, some of which are unique to Instagram. Also, check us out on Twitter. We’ve been there for a few years now. Links to our posts are posted to Twitter automatically.
