Tag: Indiana
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Fossil Friday #317: Silurian Aquatic Scorpion From the Kokomo Limestone
This undescribed aquatic scorpion dates to the Silurian Period and was collected by Sam Ciurca from the Kokomo Limestone at Yeoman Quarry near Kokomo, Indiana, in 1975. Measuring about 2 inches in length, this animal is extraordinarily rare, with only a handful of specimens known.
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Throwback Thursday #315: Empire Quarry in Bloomington, Indiana
Atlas Obscura has an interesting post about the Empire Quarry located in the area of Bloomington, Indiana. This quarry supplied the 18,630 tons of stone used to build the Empire State Building in the 1920’s. Indiana is known for its rocks. Some of the world’s finest limestone hails from the area surrounding Bloomington and Bedford,…
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Video for ESCONI General Meeting April 2025 – “Geological Framework of Indiana”
The April 2025 General Meeting was held via Zoom on April 11th, 2025. Our speaker was Todd Thompson. Todd is the Director and State Geologist of Indiana. His presentation will give an overview of the geology of Indiana, focusing on structures, stratigraphy, and paleogeography through time.
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Fossil Friday #259: Myriacantherpestes from Indiana
This is “Fossil Friday” post #134. Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website. We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com. Please include a short description or story. Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world! —————————————————– Today, we have a absolutely breathtaking Myriacantherpestes sp. from…
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Fossil Friday #239: Linopteris neuropteroides from Indiana
This is the “Fossil Friday” post #239. Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website. We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com. Please include a short description or story. Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world! For this week, we have a sweet…
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Fossil Friday #205: Bifurcated Asterophylites from Indiana
This is the “Fossil Friday” post #205. Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website. We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com. Please include a short description or story. Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world! —————————————————– Asterophyllites equisetiformis is a part of…
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Throwback Thursday #112: April 1990 Field Trip to St. Paul and Brookville, IN
This is Throwback Thursday #112. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! ESCONI has been visiting St. Paul, IN for Silurian fossils for a long time. In 1990, there was…
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Trilobite Tuesday #35: Ceraurinus icarus
How about a Trilobite Tuesday post? Here is a rare species of trilobite from Indiana, Ceraurinus icarus. This specimen is from the Whitewater Formation in Union Co., Indiana. The pictures were contributed by Dan Damrow. Thanks, Dan! Awesome trilobite!
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Throwback Thursday #78: Revisiting an Indiana Field Trip May 4-5, 1957
This is Throwback Thursday #78. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! Back in Flashback Friday #34, we posted some picture from a fossil field trip to Indiana on May…
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Mazon Monday #36: Fossils of Terre Haute Indiana
This is Mazon Monday post #36. What’s your favorite Mazon Creek fossil? Tell us at email:esconi.info@gmail.com. Recently, there has been a few questions about the Mazon Creek-like fossils from around Terre Haute, Indiana. Although there is a pretty rich history of these fossils, there’s not much reference information about the locality. There were actually two…
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Fossil Friday #30: Flexicalymene from St. Leon, IN
This is the “Fossil Friday” post #30. Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website. We will post any fossil pictures you send in to esconi.info@gmail.com. Please include a short description or story. Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world! —————————————————– Today, we have a trilobite from…
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ESCONI Flashback Friday #34: Pictures From a Fossil Field Trip To Indiana May 4-5, 1957
As part of the celebration of ESCONI’s 70th Anniversary, here is Flashback Friday post #34. If you have pictures or stories to contribute, please send them over to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! Here are some pictures from a field trip to a few localities in Indiana May 4-5, 1957. No hard hats and check out those clothes!…
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ESCONI Field Trip: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 to St. Paul Quarry, St. Paul, IN
There will be a field trip to St. Paul Quarry (Silurian; Waldron Shale) on Friday, May 3rd. 2019. Please note: the date is subject to the Quarry’s work schedule and may be moved or canceled. Minimum age is 18 years old and the trip is limited to 20 participants. We will meet at the quarry…
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is Now Indiana Dunes National Park!
Visit Indiana has a piece about the change in name for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Indiana Dunes National Park! It was approved on February 15, 2019. The country’s 61st national park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species…
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ESCONI Field Trip: Friday, April 27th, 2018 to St. Paul Quarry, St. Paul, IN
There is a field trip to St. Paul Quarry (Silurian; Waldron Shale) on Friday April 27th. Minimum age is 18 years old and the trip is limited to 20 participants. We will meet at the quarry office just south of the town of St. Paul at 8:45 am Eastern Daylight. You must be a member…
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St. Paul, IN Quarry Open House – November 21st, 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2016
The open collecting dates for the St. Paul quarry are: Monday November. 21st Monday, November 28th Tuesday, November 29th Wednesday November 30th Here is a map for directions. If anyone plans to go, please e-mail John Catalani (Fossilnautiloid@aol.com). He will inform the quarry. Be at the quarry at 8:00 am eastern to…
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St. Paul Field Trip – Friday, March 27th 2015
There will be a field trip to the St. Paul Stone Quarry on March 27th. We will meet at the quarry office at 8:45 am eastern time (7:45 am Chicago time) to sign waivers. Participation is limited to 20 and you must be 18 years old (quarry policy). You also must be a paid member…
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Rock Show This Weekend In South Bend, IN
Michiana Gem & Mineral Society’s 49th Annual Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show. South Bend, IN, Friday 2-7 pm * Saturday 10-6 pm * Sunday 10-4 pm St Joseph County 4-H FairgroundsEsther Singer Building5177 South Ironwood Road(Ironwood and Jackson Road)South Bend, IN 46614 Adults: $3.00Kids 6-12: $1.00Under 6: FREEParking: FREE *Quality Dealers*Displays*Demonstrations*Kids Korner*Door Prizes*Silent Auction*Exhibits and…
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Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show This Weekend in Indiana
Lawrence Co. Rock Club 47th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Swap Fr: 10-6:30, Sa: 9-6:30, Su: 10-4. Free admission. Monroe County Fairgrounds, at Airport Road and Hwy. 45 near Bloomington, IN. Contact Dave Treffinger: (812) 295-3463 More Information – http://lawrencecountyrockclub.org/rockshow.html
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Mineral and Fossil Sale, Saturday, December 10, Clarksville IN
Giant Mineral and Fossil Sale December 10, from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Announcing a unique one day sale at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center! Giant Mineral and Fossil Sale: How big is it? The entire lobby will be filled with specimens! The Gordon and Jean Unger collection of minerals, crystals, fossils, rocks, books,…
