Category: Calendar of Events
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #3, Fluorite
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show… Fluorite from China.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #2, Mazon Creek Plant
Another preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. This very nice Crenulopteris subcrenulata will be offered up for auction.
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th – Preview #1, Pyrite
First preview of material for the live auction at the 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. This one is a very nice chunk of Iron Pyrite.
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ESCONI General Meeting on April 12th, 2019 – “Geology of the Illinois Valley”
The speaker at our April meeting will be Mike Phillips, Geology Professor at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, IL. The title of his program is “Geology of the Illinois Valley”.
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Geodeland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 9th-10th, 2019 at Western Illinois University
Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show at Western Illinois University on March 9th and 10th, 2019. The show will be held from 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Parking and admission…
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Reminder: Burpee PaleoFest 2019 – Friday, March 1st, 2019 through Sunday, March 3rd, 2019
The Burpee PaleoFest will be held from Friday, March 1st to Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. Don’t miss it! Quick Links:
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ESCONI Events March 2019
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Sat, Mar 23rd ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, 10 AM – 5 PM, Dupage County Fairgrounds (Map) – See here for more details. Sun, Mar 24th ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, 10 AM – 4 PM, Dupage County Fairgrounds (Map) – See…
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Reminder: 2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th
Save the Date! Just one month until the ESCONI Show! Saturday, March 23rd – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book…
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Burpee PaleoFest 2019 – Friday, March 1st, 2019 through Sunday, March 3rd, 2019
The Burpee PaleoFest will be held from Friday, March 1st to Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. Don’t miss it! Quick Links:
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Reminder: Warehouse Work Day – Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, 9:00 – 1:00ish
If you have some time, come join our work day at the warehouse on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 from 9:00-1:00ish. The warehouse address is 900 Knell in Montgomery, IL. Please meet/enter in the back of the warehouse ONLY. You will see railroad tracks along the back of the warehouse. Drive all the way to the…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23rd and March 24th
Saturday, March 23rd – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 24th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book sale Learnfrom members of club demonstrating their hobbies and collections…
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Reminder: ESCONI Paleontology Study Group Meeting, Saturday, February 16rd, 2019, 7:30 PM
The ESCONI Paleontology Study Group Meeting for February is on February 16th, 2019 at 7:30 PM. The topic is the movie “Dinosaur 13”, which is about the discovery of Sue the T-rex at the Field Museum. We might also review the Sue talk/discussion from January. Come on out and join us for some good discussion!…
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2019 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 23th and March 24th
Saturday, March 23th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 24 th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking! Exploreyour interests Shopfor jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors List to Follow Soon, Stay tuned! Findunique and interesting books at the used book sale Learnfrom members of club demonstrating their hobbies and…
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Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019.
Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019. Details are here!
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CCPLD: Diamond Mine Disaster 136th Anniversary Talk by Michele Micetich on February 16th, 2019.
On February 16th 2019, the Coal City Public Library District will host a talk by Michele Micetich, of the Carbon Hill School Museum in Carbon Hill, IL, about the Diamond Mine Disaster, which occurred 136 years ago on February 16th, 1883. This is one of the worst mining disasters ever in Illinois. There is a…
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Reminder: ESCONI General Meeting on Friday, February 8th, 2019 – “People, Places and Prehistory: Reconstructing the Prehistoric Environment”
The title of the program at our February meeting is “People, Places and Prehistory: Reconstructing the Prehistoric Environment”, by Dr. Clare Tolmie of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey. Don’t miss it!
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ESCONI Events February 2019
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Feb 8th ESCONI Junior Meeting, 7:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: Rock Identification Fri, Feb 8th ESCONI General Meeting, 8:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic:…
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MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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Warehouse Work Day – Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, 9:00 – 1:00ish
If you have some time, come join our work day at the warehouse on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 from 9:00-1:00ish. The warehouse address is 900 Knell in Montgomery, IL. Please meet/enter in the back of the warehouse ONLY. You will see railroad tracks along the back of the warehouse. Drive all the way to the…
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ESCONI General Meeting on Friday, February 8th, 2019 – “People, Places and Prehistory: Reconstructing the Prehistoric Environment”
The title of the program at our February meeting is “People, Places and Prehistory: Reconstructing the Prehistoric Environment”, by Dr. Clare Tolmie of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey. Don’t miss it!
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Chicago Rocks Announces 70th Annual Silent Auction, March 9th, 2019, 6 – 9 PM
Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society Hosts 70th Annual Silent Auction of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary Treasures Saturday, March 9, 2019 6 to 9 p.m. St. Peter's United Church of Christ 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (Across the street from the public library on Oakton) The first table closes at 6:30 p.m.…
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Reminder: ESCONI General Meeting on January 11th, 2019
The speaker at our January ESCONI general meeting will be Dr. Philip Carpenter from NIU. The topic of his talk is Northern Illinois earthquakes, and the recent induced seismicity in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Reminder: ESCONI November Junior Meeting, Friday, January 11th, 2019 at 7:00 PM – Topic “Dinosaurs”
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois Does your child love dinosaurs? Join us at our junior meeting!Friday January 11th 7pmCollege of DuPageTechnical Education Center West side room 1038BContact gallowayscottf@gmail.com with questionsfacebook.com/ESCONI.fb
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Wheaton College GeoSale – April 6th, 2019
FOR COLLECTORS AT ALL LEVELS, INCLUDING THE MOST ADVANCED, TEACHERS, SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, ARTISANS IN JEWELRY AND LAPIDARY, AND KIDS OF ALL AGES. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR DEALERS. THE GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT WHEATON COLLEGE WILL HOST THEIR LARGEST SALE EVER OF ROCKS, MINERAL SPECIMENS, FOSSILS, MAPS, GEOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS, DESIGNER-DISPLAY PIECES, AND…
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Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019.
Save the Date! The 2019 ESCONI Show be held on March 23rd and 24th, 2019. More information to follow soon!
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ESCONI Events January 2019
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Jan 11th ESCONI Junior Meeting, 7:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: Dinosaurs Fri, Jan 11th ESCONI General Meeting, 8:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Northern…
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Notebaert Museum Show – Andrew Young Gallery Talks
In late October this year, the Chicago Academy of Sciences – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum opened the exhibition, Andrew Young: All This Land The show is comprised of 24 framed and sculptural pieces all completed in 2018 and has had a wonderful public reception thus far.…
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ESCONI General Meeting on January 11th, 2019
The speaker at our January ESCONI general meeting will be Dr. Philip Carpenter from NIU. The topic of his talk is Northern Illinois earthquakes, and the recent induced seismicity in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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ESCONI Holiday Party 2018 Pictures
Here are some pictures of the 2018 Holiday Party held on Friday, December 7th, 2018.
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Reminder: ESCONI Holiday Party will be held on December 7th, 2018 5:30 to 7:30 PM
The 2018 ESCONI Holiday Dinner will be held at Cozymel’s, 311 East Loop Rd, Wheaton on Friday December 7, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. We will be ordering off the menu and everyone is responsible for their own bill. There will be a drawing for door prizes. The general meeting starts at 8 PM…
