Category: Calendar of Events
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Happy Birthday, Mary Anning! May 21st, 1799 – March 9th, 1847
Mary Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer, and amateur palaeontologist who became famous her finds in the Jurassic fossil beds along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county Dorset in Southwest England. Her discoveries contributed to scientific thinking about prehistoric like and the history of the Earth. Additionally, it is said that…
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40th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, May 28 & 29, 2016
CGMA’s annual “Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show” will be held May 28 and 29, 2016. It is the 40th anniversary. There will be nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, childrens’ rock area, jewelry repair and much,…
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Lecture: “The End of Water As We Know It”, May 18th, 2016 6:00 PM
The End of Water As We Know It” Wednesday, May 18, 2016 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. International House at the University of Chicago Assembly Hall 1414 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL (directions) Event Agenda 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Reception 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A Abstract We are witnessing the end of the golden…
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Free Lecture: Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois, May 22nd 2016 at the Evanston Public Library
Free Lecture – Chicago Archaeology Society Sunday, May 22, 2016, 3:30 pm The Archaeology of Man's Best Friend: Recent Studies of Prehistoric Dogs in Illinois Dr. Steven Kuehn Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Evanston, Illinois
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ESCONI Events May 2016
Sat, May 7 Field Trip – Irene Quarry Fri, May 13 ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Mid-continent rift system of North America” by Carol Stein of UIC Sat, May 14 ESCONI Mineral Study Group Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room…
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Milwaukee Public Museum May 10th: Coal, Shale, and Ironstone: the Geology and Paleontology of Mazon Creek
Annularia stellata plant found in the Mazon River strata, Morris, Illinois. Collection Marie Angkuw ESCONI member Andrew Young will be giving what is sure to be an interesting lecture at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s “Lunch & Lecture” on May 10, 2016. May 10, 2016 – Coal, Shale, and Ironstone: the Geology and Paleontology of Mazon Creek…
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ESCONI May 2016 General Meeting – Mid-Continent Rift
Our May general meeting program will be presented by Carol Stein from UIC on the Mid-Continent Rift System of North America. She passed along a link to a YouTube video about the rift and the work being done to study it. Consider it a preview of the upcoming program! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4kkKx-Wcoo
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Field Museum: It’s What I Do: An Evening with Renowned Photojournalist Lynsey Addario – Monday May 16th, 2016 at 5:30 PM
We are excited to announce that The Field Museum will host MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario for a free public lecture to celebrate the opening of Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment. It’s What I Do: An Evening with Renowned Photojournalist Lynsey Addario Monday, May 16 | 5:30 pmJames Simpson Theatre Lynsey Addario has survived death threats…
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Chicago Rocks 45h Annual Rock Swap – Saturday, June 11th, 2016, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LIKE ROCKS? YOU’LL LOVE THIS! Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society Presents 5th Annual Rock Swap Saturday, June 11, 2016 New Hours – 11 AM to 5 PM, Indoors St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Gymnasium 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie Think of it as a flea market with rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, and lapidary-arts treasures! Includes…
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Field Trip: Irene Quarry May 7th, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
There will be a field trip to the Irene Quarry near Belvidere, Illinois on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon). This is a combined trip including both ESCONI and LOESS (Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society). The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a “hard-rock” quarry (dolomite) owned…
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Garage Sale – Rob Sula – Saturday, April 16th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
1-Day Only Garage Sale including fossils, vintage furniture, WWII relics, household items, dinosaur bone chunks, knickknacks and more. Address: Molitor Road and Gary Avenue Aurora, IL 60505
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Special Sale Sunday 4/17/2016 10:00 AM – Late Kathy Dedina’s Collection
Special Sale Sunday 4/17/2016 10:00 AM – Late Kathy Dedina’s Collection 11 Cumnor Road, Westmont, IL 60559 (Map) Mazon Creek Fossils, Minerals, Agates, Slabs, Lapidary supplies, Books, Magazines (including Mineralogical Record). The Mazon Creek fossils include rare plants and animals. Also for sale will be unopened buckets of concretions.
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April 2016 Mineral Study Group Meeting – Tuscon Gem Show
On Saturday April 9, 2016, the ESCONI Mineral Study Group Meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at the College of Dupage TechEd (TEC) Building Room 1038B(Map). The topic will be the “Tucson Gem Show”.
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Mid America Paleontology Society’s (MAPS) Fossil Expo 2016 is taking place this weekend!
The Mid America Paleontology Society’s Fossil Expo 2016 is taking place this weekend, Friday April 1st through Sunday April 3rd (until 3pm)! The show will be held at the Sharpless Auctions Facility, just off Exit 249 in Iowa City, IA – the same location as last year. As always, there will be kids’ activities, silent…
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Field Trip: Vulcan Materials Lisbon, IL Quarry April 30th, 2016
There will be an ESCONI field trip to the Vulcan Materials Lisbon Illinois quarry on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The trip starts at 9 AM and ends at 12 noon. The quarry is located at 10425 Joliet Road, Lisbon, IL. You may also see it with a Newark IL address. You must be an ESCONI…
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SSESC: Sunday, April 3, 2016 Annual Silent Auction, Park Forest, IL
This Sunday the South Suburban Earth Science Club is holding its Annual Silent Auction. April 3, 2016. Time: 1:00 to 4:00.Freedom Hall410 Lakewood Blvd.Park Forest, ILGemstones, Jewelry, Lapidary Supplies, Findings, Slabs, Rocks, Shells, Minerals, Fossils, Books, Magazines & more. Come early for the best buys.Refreshments Served – Everyone Welcome – Free AdmissionAttached is the flyer…
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Reminder: MAPS 2016 is April 1-3 2016
Here’s a reminder for of the Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) Expo. It’s on Friday, April 1st through Sunday April 3rd, 2016. Generally known as the world’s largest fossil-only show and this year is no different. The theme is the Mezozoic Era. All of the EXPOs are extraordinary affairs, but this one will be talked about…
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ESCONI Events April 2016
Fri, April 1-3 MAPS Expo 2016 – Sharpless Auction facility, Iowa City, Iowa (Map) – Theme: “The Mesozoic”, Phil Currie will be the keynote speaker! Fri, April 8 ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “New Fossil Gymnosperms from Mongolia” by Fabiany Herrera of the Chicago…
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MAPS 2016 is April 1-3 2016
The Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) Expo is Friday, April 1st through Sunday April 3rd, 2016. It’s known as the world’s largest fossil-only show and this year is no different. The theme is the Mezozoic Era. All of the EXPOs are extraordinary affairs, but this one will be talked about for a long time. The keynote…
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Burpee Museum Paleofest 2016 “Women in Paleontology” March 11 – 13, 2016
Burpee Museum’s Paleofest 2016 is this weekend, March 11th – 13th, 2016. The topic is “Women in Paleontology”. The speaker list (with bios) is here. There are some past ESCONI speakers, including Dr. Virginia Naples (who has given us a few interesting talks) and Constance Van Beek of the Field Museum. She spoke to us…
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ESCONI Events March 2016
Fri, Mar 4 ESCONI 2016 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Setup – 12:00 – 3:00 PM – Want to volunteer by for an hour to help set up the show ? If so, stop on by! (Map) Sat, Mar 5 ESCONI 2016 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – All…
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Calcite and Sphalerite Specimen for the Auction at the 2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
This beautiful specimen can be yours… just come on down to the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil show on March 5th and 6th. That’s just a little over 2 weeks away!
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Happy Darwin Day!
Today is Charles Darwin’s 207th birthday. There’s a web page to commemorate the day. The event list is long and varied… Get out and celebrate Science!
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Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society Annual Open House – April 4th from 10-3
The Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society is hosting the annual “Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Open House” on April 4th from 10-3. The location is: North Suburban Library6340 N 2nd StLoves Park, IL 61111 This fun and educational activity is free and open to the public. Members of the society will display their collections…
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ESCONI Events February 2016
Fri, Feb 12 ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Perry Mastodon Site Revisted, Glen Ellyn Illinois” by Steve Moshier of Wheaton College Sat, Feb 13 ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting – 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: “Mineral…
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Next on NOVA: “Mystery Beneath the Ice” January 20, 2016 at 9 PM
The next episode of PBS’s Nova is “Mystery Beneath the Ice”. It starts airing on January 20, 2016 at 9 PM on PBS. There’s a preview on the web and like their other shows, full episodes should be available online. Enjoy! Program Description: Tiny, transparent, and threatened, krill are crucial to the Antarctic ecosystem and,…
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ESCONI January Mineral Study Group Cancelled
The ESCONI January Mineral Study Group meeting is canceled due to a winter weather storm advisory (3-6 inches of snow). We were planning to do a video.
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2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show March 5th and March 6th
Location – Saturday, March 5th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors – Rock StarsRib RiverExclusive InspirationHell Creek DinosaursLavins Gems and JewelryMineral Miner KU Minerals Find unique and interesting books at…
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Badger Rock Club 46th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show – Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th 2016
Badger Lapidary & Geological Society, 46th Annual, Rock, Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Dates: Saturday, April 9th & Sunday, April 10th 2016. Hours: 9-5 Sat, 9-4 Sun Location: Monroe Senior High School, 1600 26th St., Monroe, WI 53566. Description: Ten dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays, lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, hourly door prizes, and educational films. …
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2016 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
Location – Saturday, March 5th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 6th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors – Rock StarsRib RiverExclusive InspirationHell Creek DinosaursLavins Gems and JewelryMineral Miner KU Minerals Find unique and interesting books at…
