Category: Calendar of Events
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ESCONI Events December 2018
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Dec 7th ESCONI Holiday Party – Details are here. Get your RSVP in today! Fri, Dec 7th ESCONI General Meeting, 8:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Antarctic Dinosaurs” by Dr. Peter Makovicky of the…
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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…
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Reminder: Warehouse Work Day – Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 9:00 – 2:00ish
If you have some time, come join our work day at the warehouse on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 from 9:00-2:00ish. 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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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…
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Reminder: ESCONI General Meeting on November 9th, 2018
The ESCONI General Meeting for November 2018 will be held on November 9th, 2018. The presentation will be given by Dr. Rex Hanger of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. His presentation is entitled “Cretaceous Reef Paleoecology of Central Texas”. Don’t miss it!
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Warehouse Work Day – Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 9:00 – 2:00ish
If you have some time, come join our work day at the warehouse on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 from 9:00-2:00ish. 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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Reminder: ESCONI November Junior Meeting, Friday 9th, 2018 at 7:00 PM – Topic “Crystals”
Is your child interested in crystals? Join us at our junior meeting! Friday November 9th 7pm College of DuPage Technical Education Center West side room 1038B Contact gallowayscottf@gmail.com with questions facebook.com/ESCONI.fb
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Don’t Forget To Turn Back You Clocks on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 at 2:00 AM
Move them back…. move them back!
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ESCONI Events November 2018
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Fri, Nov 9th ESCONI Junior Meeting, 7:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: Crystals Fri, Nov 9th ESCONI General Meeting, 8:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Cretaceous…
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Notebaert Art Exhibit by ESCONI Member Andrew Young “All This Land” October 27th, 2018 through February 3rd, 2019
ESCONI member Andrew Young has an art show currently up at the Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. Twenty-four new paintings and sculptures will be on view from October 27th, 2018 to February 3rd, 2019. Andrew Young: All This Land October 27th, 2018 through February 3rd, 2019 For over three decades, Andrew Young has created…
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ESCONI November Junior Meeting, Friday 9th, 2018 at 7:00 PM – Topic “Crystals”
Is your child interested in crystals? Join us at our junior meeting! Friday November 9th 7pm College of DuPage Technical Education Center West side room 1038B Contact gallowayscottf@gmail.com with questions facebook.com/ESCONI.fb
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Lizzardro Museum: The Science of Jurassic Park – Saturday, October 27th, 2018
The Lizzardro Museum in Elmhurst, IL has a program entitled “The Science of Jurassic Park” this Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at 2 PM. Details are on their website calendar of events. This unique presentation by Donald Baumgartner, M.S. examines the science facts and myths behind the movies. For optimum experience, watch the movies before coming…
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Happy National Fossil Day! – October 17th, 2018
There is a bunch of details on the official website. A bunch of events are scheduled. ESCONI has a “Show and Tell” day on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Hug your favorite fossil today! National Fossil Day was first held on October 13, 2010, during Earth Science Week. National Fossil Day was established to promote the…
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Happy Earth Science Week 2018!
Earth Science Week is from October 14th to October 20th, 2018. Each day has a different theme. For classroom activities see here. There is an online toolkit. Enjoy and Learn about the Earth! Have fun, learn, promote, and appreciate the Earth… It’s the only planet we’ve got!
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Reminder: ESCONI General Meeting on October 12th, 2018
The October General Meeting will be held on October 12th, 2018 at the College of Dupage, Room 1038B TEC in the Tech Ed building. The topic is “The Mazon Creek Cnidarian Essexella: The World Turned Upside Down” by Dr. Roy Plotnick from the University of Illinois – Chicago. See you all there!
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October 2018 Junior Meeting is Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 7:00 PM
The October 2018 Junior Meeting will be held on Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 7:00 PM, just before the General Meeting in TEC room 1038B at the College of DuPage. Here is a map.
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Save the Date: ESCONI Holiday Party will be held on December 7th, 2018 5:30 to 7:30 PM
The ESCONI Holiday Dinner has been scheduled at Cozymel’s in Wheaton for December 7, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The speaker for the meeting after dinner in Peter Makovicky of the Field Museum.
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The LOESS Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show is October 6th and 7th, 2018
The Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society in Springfield, IL will hold its annual show on October 6th and 7th, 2018. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM – 5 PM on Sunday. They always put on a great show! Orr Building *Please note the new location*State FairgroundsSpringfield, Illinois Admission …
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ESCONI Events October 2018
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! Sun, Oct 7th ESCONI Field Trip, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Airport Quarry in Rockford, IL – See details here Fri, Oct 12th ESCONI Junior Meeting, 7:00 PM College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: TBA Fri, Oct…
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ESCONI Paleontology Meeting: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 – Show and Tell
The October Paleontology Meeting will be “Show and Tell”. Reminder: Wednesday, October 17th is National Fossil Day, so bring in some specimens and tell us some stories!
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ESCONI Field Trip: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 to the Airport Quarry in Rockford, IL 10 AM to 1 PM
There will be a joint field trip with the Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society RRVGMS on October 7th, 2018. There is room 15 ESCONI members. The trip will be from 10 AM to 1 PM. There is no age limit. You will need to be a member of ESCONI or RRVGMS. Hard hats are…
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Earth Science Week – October 14th – 20th, 2018
Earth Science Week is from October 14th to 20th, 2018. All the details can be found here. There are materials for teachers, events in your area, and much, much more! Remember, Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 is National Fossil Day. There are ESCONI meetings bracketing this week… the General Meeting is October 12th and the Paleontology…
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National Fossil Day is Wednesday, October 17th 2019
National Fossil Day is Wednesday, October 17th 2019. The official website is by the National Park Service. ESCONI will be having the Paleontology Meeting on Saturday, October 20th, 2019. The topic is still to be announced. There’s many events listed on the website. Check them out!
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Reminder: September 2018 General Meeting is “The Origin of Crinoids” by Dr. Tom Guensburg of the Field Museum
The speaker at our September meeting will be Dr. Tom Guensburg, Research Associate at the Field Museum. The title of his program is “The Origin of Crinoids”. Don’t miss it!
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Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society: Rock Swap on Saturday, September 15th, 2018
The Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society his holding a Rock Swap on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Show Flyer Saturday September 17, 2016 6219 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, Illinois ODD FELLOWS HALL Bring it, Swap it, Buy it, and Sell it 9:30 am to 4:00 pm $20 space donation for 10ft by 10ft Rain…
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ESCONI Field Trip: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 to Irene Quarry near Belvidere, Illinois 10 AM to 1 PM
There will be a field trip to the Irene Quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Sunday, Sept 30, 2018, from 10AM to 1 PM. 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 has been active so there is…
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JKiesling Auctioning Series: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 in Belvidere, IL
There is a an upcoming auction at the Boone County Fairgrounds. It will be minerals, gems, fossils, and lapidary equipment. Details: JKiesling Auctioning SeriesContact: 815-558-4664Date: Saturday September 8th, 20188:00 am preview | 9:00 am Public Auction startsLocation: Boone County Fairgrounds 8791, IL-76, Belvidere, ILItems for sale include numerous minerals, gems, fossils & lapidary machinery/equipment
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ESCONI Events September 2018
Field trips require membership, but visitors are welcome at all meetings! see details in this post Sat, Sep 8th ESCONI Field Trip, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Braceville Spoil Pile – See details here Sun, Sep 9th ESCONI Field Trip, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Braceville Spoil Pile – See details here Fri, Sep 14th…
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September 2018 General Meeting is “The Origin of Crinoids” by Dr. Tom Guensburg of the Field Museum
The speaker at our September meeting will be Dr. Tom Guensburg, Research Associate at the Field Museum. The title of his program is “The Origin of Crinoids”. Don’t miss it!
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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. Can't wait!
