Category: Field Trips
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New Field Trip Announced, 2012
There will be an ESCONI Field Trip to the Vulcan (was Larson) Quarry on Barber Greene Road in Sycamore, IL on June 16th 2012, from 9 to noon. Sign up by sending me an email with the number of people and their names. I will acknowledge by return email. By request of the quarry management,…
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Upcoming Mazon Creek Collecting Field Trip May 19 & 20
ESCONI Field Trip – May 19 & 20 Collecting Mazon Creek Fossils on private property. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the BP Amoco in Coal City. No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required. Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto Highway 113 (Division Street). Go west to Broadway Street and…
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ESCONI Field Trips, 2012
We have a few field trips coming up. To attend field trip, one needs to be a member of ESCONI, which is easy to do! The St.Paul field trip is limited to age 18 and above. However, under 18 yr members are welcome to the Schingoethe field trip and the Braceville field trip. Sun, 4/15…
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Field Trip: March 3, 2012: Ancient “Elephants” Marathon
Come join us on Saturday, March 3, 2012 for a field trip as we explore many of the ancient elephants (a.k.a., mammoths and mastodons) that have been excavated and preserved around DuPage County. Jack MacRae, Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will lead us on the day-long excursion and field experience. This is a…
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New Field Trip – November 11th, 2011
Fossil Field Trip, St. Paul, Indiana – meet at the quarry office by 7:45 am (6:45 am Chicago time). Normal safety equipment is needed – hard hat, protective boots, eye protection. To get to the office take I65 south around Indianapolis to 174. Exit and Exit 123 go south to Michigan Av. right to N. County…
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Field Trip 9/24 and 9/25/2011
ESCONI Mazon Creek fossil collecting trip in Braceville. Collecting Mazon Creek Fossils on private property. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the BP Amoco in Coal City. No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required. Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto Highway 113 (Division Street). Go west to Broadway Street and…
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Chicago Member Wants to Car Pool for Friday Field Trip, 2011
An ESCONI member who lives in Chicago, is interested in sharing a ride (and paying for half gas) for the trip to Sycamore.
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Photos Added for Field Trips
Photos of the Indiana field trip and Braceville trip were just added to the photo albums. Photo: Andrew Young
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New Field Trip Announced, 2011
There will be an ESCONI Field Trip to the Larson (Vulcan) Quarry on Barber Greene Road in Sycamore, IL on June 18th 2011, from 9 to 11:30AM. Sign up by sending me an email with the number of people and their names. I will acknowledge by return email. Dave fossil54@att.net Rules:1. Must be an ESCONI member.2.…
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Mazon Creek Fossil Field Trip – 5/21 & 5/22
ESCONI Mazon Creek fossil collecting trip in Braceville. Check out photos of previous trips! Photo by Marie Angkuw Collecting Mazon Creek Fossils on private property. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the BP Amoco in Coal City. No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required. Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto…
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Events This Week Ending Sunday 5/1
Sat. 4/30 Archaeology Field Trip to Dave’s Rock and Mineral Shop and the Michell Native American Museum. Bryan Nugent will lead the trip to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indians. Meet at the museum entrance at 10:00 am.
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Fossil Collecting Field Trip: May 13, St. Paul, Indiana, 2011
Fossil Field Trip, St. Paul, Indiana – meet at the quarry office by 7:45 am (6:45 am Chicago time). Normal safety equipment is needed – hard hat, protective boots, eye protection. To get to the office take I65 south around Indianapolis to 174. Exit and Exit 123 go south to Michigan Av. right to N.…
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Archaeology Field Trip Saturday, 4/30 10:00 am, 2011
Archaeology Field Trip to the Michell Native American Museum and then Dave’s Rock and Mineral Shop. Bryan Nugent will lead the trip at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indians. Meet at the museum entrance at 10:00 am – Saturday, 4/30.
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Archaeology Study Group Field Trip 4/30/2011
No Archaeology Study Group Meeting in April because the group is doing a field trip on April 30th to Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Fun video about Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop from Fox News.
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Field Trip Friday 4/1 – Geode Hunting
Field trip to Jacobs Geodes in Hamilton, Illinois 9:00 A.M. Saturday, 3/27, Meet at 9:00 am at 823 E. County Rd. 1220 in Hamilton, Illinois at Jacob’s Geodes. $16 for a full 5-gallon pail. Please call John Good at 630 483-2363 for reservations or e-mail at esconi@hotmail.com
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February 12th ESCONI Field Trip Announced, 2011
Our own Rob Sula will lead a tour and discussion of the Dinosaur and Dinosaur Eggs exhibit at the Aurora SciTech Hands on Museum on Saturday, February 12 at 2:00 pm. All ages welcome. $8 per person museum admission fee. The museum’s address is 18 W. Benton Street, Aurora, IL. Click here for a map.…
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Update to Oct 8 Field Trip
Update as of Oct.1: The mine engineer has requested that we change the starting time from 1PM to 12 noon. He has also provided a map of the mine area showing traffic flow. I will send this to those who sign up so you’ll know where to park. Remember to bring hard hats and safety…
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New Field Trip for St. Paul Indiana Oct. 30, 2010
We will meet at the quarry office BY 8:00 am (7:00 am Chicago time). Normal safety equipment is needed–hard hat, protective boots, eye protection. To get to the office take I65 south around Indianapolis to I74. Exit at Exit 123 go south to Michigan Ave right to N County Road 800 W left following signs to…
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New Field Trip for Friday, Oct. 8, 2010
Update as of Oct.1: The mine engineer has requested that we change the starting time from 1PM to 12 noon. He has also provided a map of the mine area showing traffic flow. I will send this to those who sign up so you’ll know where to park. Remember to bring hard hats and safety…
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Fossils Collecting Field Trips 9/25, 9/26
Braceville—Mazon Creek Fossils. Free. Members only – (how to become a member) Collecting Mazon Creek Fossils on private property. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the BP Amoco in Coal City. No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required. Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto Highway 113 (Division Street). Go west…
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CCA Invitation for Mazon Field Trip 8/28, 2010
The Canal Corridor Association, which helps to preserve I & M Canal history, protect its environment, and create tourism, has invited ESCONI members to join their Mazon Creek field trip this Saturday, August 28. Here are the details of their event: Learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300…
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Photos Added
New photos taken by Joe Kubal of the Juniors Field Trip to Devil’s Cave in North Aurora IL.
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Field Trip Cancelled August 7, 2010
The Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve trip has been canceled due to low participation. However, the Forest Preserve of DuPage County is offering the same trip free of charge to the public on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon for ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Registration begins Sept. 11…
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Field Trip! Sat. Aug. 7 Winfield Mounds, 2010
Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve, located at Winfield and Geneva Roads in Windfield, was named for burial mounds of pre-historic Native Americans who lived along the West Branch of the DuPage River. the 359 acre preserve contains three dome-shaped mounds set in triangular pattern constructed 1,000 years ago. These are the only documented Native American burial…
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Juniors Field Trip – Saturday 7/24
Junior Member’s Field trip to Devil’s Cave. Meet at Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora Il. at 10:30 a.m. Juniors will be encouraged to see the sights at the museum, which include a “shrinking room”, a bee colony, a hands-on area, and a room filled iwth live animals native to the area. 9 minute…
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New Field Trip – Register by June 19
Update 6/21 – Field Trip Closed. Just announced: We have been invited to attend a ZRS field trip to Rochester Minnesota on June 26, 2010 We have until June 19 to respond. ZRS GUIDED FIELDTRIPS 2010 – FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Saturday, June 26th We will be collecting unique marine fossil shells and corals from the…
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Field Trip Announcement
Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. – Junior Member’s Field trip to Devil’s Cave. Meet at Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora Il. at 10:30 a.m. Juniors will be encouraged to see the sights at the museum, which include a “shrinking room”, a bee colony, a hands-on area, and a room filled iwth live animals…
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Events This Weekend 5/22-23/2010
Sunday, 5/23 – Mazon Creek Area Boat Trip to Pit 11. Cost: $25/person, Children 12 or younger – $15. The first boat will leave the dock at 9:00 am. Children 9 years or younger are allowed by pre-permission. Closing date to sign up – May 8. Call Richard Rock for more information, questions and permissions……
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Events This Weekend 5/14-16
Friday, 5/14, ESCONI General Meeting. Dr. Lindsay Zanno, of the Field Museum, will speak on, “Fight For Survival Asian immigrants and the Dinosaurs of the American West.“, at the ESCONI General Meeting at 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage Building K, Room #131. The Early Cretaceous was a time of turmoil across the American West. Titan-lizards…
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Events This Weekend
Friday, 5/7 – St.Paul Indiana Fossil field trip. Free. Meet at 8:00 am Indiana time (7:00 am Chicago Time) Hard Hat required. An Estwing rock hammer is the best tool. Knee pads, backpacks, fanny packs are also a plus. Age limit in Indiana is 18 years. Check the web site for details or contact John…
