Category: Calendar of Events
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Archaeology Study Group This Saturday 9/28
Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed Building (TEC), Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Show and Tell-Metal Detecting Finds”
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Earth Science Week 10/13-10/19
Earth Science Week Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year’s Earth Science Week will be held from October 13-19 and will celebrate the theme…
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Mindat Fundraiser Online
Mindat Campaign For the Future Mindat.org is now 13 years old. It has grown from a small personal database of minerals and localities into the largest and most visited mineralogy website around. It is used daily by amateurs and professionals around the world. Since I started mindat.org, I have worked hard to keep it true…
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ESCONI Field Trip in September 2013 – Ordovician Paleonotology
ESCONI Field Trip: Irene Quarry near Belvidere, 9AM to 2PM This is the third visit by ESCONI to this site. The rock is Ordovician, Galena Group. This is a “hard-rock” quarry (limestone or dolostone), not shale like Vulcan. The site is owned by William Charles Construction. This is a good place to find Receptaculites and…
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Events for September 2013
Fri 9/13 ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Karen Samond of Northern Illinois University will be speaking on”Waifs and Relics: The Origin and Evolution of Madagascar’s Modern Fauna and the Role of Transoceanic Dispersal” 9/14 ESCONI Field Trip: Irene Quarry near Belvidere, 9AM to 2PM This is…
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2nd to Last Weekend of August – Events
8/24 – 8/25 Gold and Treasure Expo, Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica IL Contact: Moss Holl 815-239-1641 8/24 – 26 The Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana, is hosting a Life in the Silurian: A Fossil Symposium geared for serious amateurs on August 24 thru 26. It is an extension of the Earth Discovery Day on August 24. The…
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Events for July & August 2013
Sat, 8/3 Elgin Public Museum, 1st Annual Book Sale, 10 am to 3 pm. Sat, 8/3 10 am to 3 pm, Elmhurst Greenfest, Wilder Park, booth by Lizzadro Museum, August 3 “Dynamic Earth Activities at Green Fest” Museum geologist Sara Johnson offers activities for children K thru 4th grade. Designed to demonstrate earth’s unique treasures,…
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Fossil Symposium – Aug. 25 & 26,l 2013 – Clarksville Indiana
The Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana, is hosting a symposium geared for serious amateurs on August 25 & 26. It is an extension of the Earth Discovery Day on August 24. The cost is only $15 and includes a full day of presentations on Silurian fossils of the central U.S. The…
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Earth Science Week 2013 Toolkit
Via American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week 2013 Toolkits are available for advance orders now! The kit contains everything you need to prepare for Earth Science Week (October 13-19, 2013), which celebrates the theme “Mapping Our World.” To ensure that you are among the first to receive these exciting educational resources, order yours today. The…
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Homer’s Odyssey: From the Badlands to Burpee GRAND OPENING!
Homer’s Odyssey Exhibit: From the Badlands to Burpee is opening this weekend, June 29th to the general public at the Burpee Natural Museum in Rockford, IL. 10:00am-5:00pm Download Homer_Poster The exhibit will cover a lot about Ceratopsid phylogeny (9 mounted ceratopsid skulls), Triceratops biology and ontogeny (growth series of Trike skulls), the mounted skeleton of…
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Do You Know About The Soon To Be Announced ESCONI Scavenger Hunt?
Friday, June 14 – ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Cary Easterday, Northeastern University Illinois, Summer 2013 Options and Activities for ESCONI members, including a scavenger hunt. The Chicagoland area offers many museums, parks, special events, and activities for ESCONI members. I explore these places throughout the…
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Events for June 2013
Fri 6/14 ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Cary Easterday, Northeastern University Illinois, Summer 2013 Options and Activities for ESCONI members, including a scavenger hunt. The Chicagoland area offers many museums, parks, special events, and activities for ESCONI members. I explore these places throughout the year searching…
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National Trails Day!
There are many opportunities to get outside and experience your ancient America while hiking. We've listed a sample of fossiliferous hikes suggested by National Fossil Day partners. Do you have a favorite that's not listed? Let us know! Thanks to all the partners that submitted trails. The trails listed here cross a variety of federal,…
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Make Time This Weekend for the CGMA show!
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend, May 25 and May 26, at the Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show at the Dupage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL – it is going to be a great show! And if you are a member of a Chicago rock club and you can volunteer some time to set…
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Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show In 3 Days!
This years’ Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show is going to be the best show yet! *Yes! Returning This Year: Wholesale Dealer Room! Click here to learn more. Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am – 6pmSunday, May 26, 2013 10am – 5pm Adults – $5.00Seniors- $3.00Students (13-17) – $3.00Children (Under 13) Free FREE PARKINGINDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED…
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Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Dealers
Here is a list of the dealers who will be at this year's Chicagoland Gem, Mineral and Fossil show!
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CGMA Show – This Weekend
Click to see photos of previous years’ shows. Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am – 6pmSunday, May 26, 2013 10am – 5pm Adults – $5.00Seniors- $3.00Students (13-17) – $3.00Children (Under 13) Free FREE PARKINGINDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED – FOOD AVAILABLE Camping Available – Call (630) 377-0197
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Chicagoland Show Next Weekend !
On Memorial Day weekend, nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochon cutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, beading, wire wrapping, geode splitting, a silent auction, childrens’ rock area – and jewelry repair – will all be available! The 37th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is hosted by the Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association…
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Looking for Speakers and Topics for Archaeology Study Group!
Attention all Archaeology fans…. Do you have an interest in Archaeology? Do you have a topic that you would like to talk about? We are looking for your ideas for future Archaeology Study Group meetings. Whether it be a recent archaeological discovery that you may have read about or simply an interest that you have…
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Events for May 2013
Sat & Sun 5/25 & 5/26 37th Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Show, Saturday, May 25, 2013 10am – 6pm Sunday, May 26, 2013 10am – 5pm, Adults – $5.00, Seniors- $3.00, Students (13-17) – $3.00, Children (Under 13) Free, FREE PARKING, INDOORS – AIR CONDITIONED – FOOD AVAILABLE, Camping Available – Call (630) 377-0197 Sat…
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National Fossil Day Art Contest Announced
The National Fossil Day™ partners are sponsoring an art and photography contest to celebrate the fourth annual National Fossil Day (Wednesday, October 16, 2013). The theme for this contest is “Your nomination for our National Fossil”. The 2013 art / photo contest will help to kick-off a nationwide election to determine what fossil might best…
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Last Week for Rob Sula’s Exhibit: Dinosaurs: The Art & Science of Paleontology
Dinosaurs: The Art and Science of Paleontology" exhibit running through May 3 at the Aurora Public Art Commission's third floor gallery at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora. The gallery hours are Wed. thru Friday 12 – 4. This is a enjoyable and interesting exhibit, so be sure to check it…
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The Oriental “Tucson Show” – 展会公告 博览会在京召开新闻发布会
China (Changsha) International Mineral &Gem Show (CMGS for short) is an international high-end professional show approved by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, co-organized by the People’s Government of Hunan Province and Ministry of Land and Resources of the People’s Republic of China. The first CMGS will set sail from May 16th…
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New Exhibition at Peggy Notebaert Museum by Andrew Young
ESCONI Member, Andrew Young sent this information about the opening of his exhibit and the upcoming Gallery Talk on May 11, 1:00 pm at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Musuem. Dear Friends and Colleagues, This Saturday, the Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museumwill open the exhibition, Of Light and Air: mixed media works by…
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ESCONI Mineralogy Study Group Meeting 4/13 at 7:30
ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, - Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map)
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May 29 – ESCONI Miner Safety Training
Miner Safety Training on Wednesday May 29, 2013 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at College of Dupage Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map). The cost will be $10 for each ESCONI Member payable at the door to John McArdle. John McArdle of ZRS (Zoological Research Services) is approved to offer Miner Safety Certification Training and…
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Live Auction Photograph of Mazon Creek Seed
And another photograph of a specimen that will be auctioned live at the ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show this weekend at Dupage Fairgrounds.
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Photographs of Some of Live Auction Material
Photographs of some of the Mazon Creek specimens that will be auctioned at the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show on 3/16 and 3/17 at the Dupage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL.
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Friday Setup Starts at Noon
Just got word that Friday set up of the ESCONI show is starting at noon. Stop by if you can and help set up the show. It is a fun time.
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Show This Weekend 3/16 & 3/17! Yipee! We Can Use Your Help!
Only four more days to go before the ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at the new location – Dupage Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL. If you can find time to help with of these activities, your help will be greatly appreciated!
