Tag: MAPS
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MAPS Expo XLVII – April 24-26, 2026 in Springfield, IL
The Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) 2026 Expo XLVII is being held from April 24th to 26th, 2026 at the Joe Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. The topic for the show is “Fossil Preparation and Archiving”.
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Throwback Thursday #265: Old Books at MAPS
This is Throwback Thursday #265. 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! email:esconi.info@gmail.com. Paul Gritis Books is a mainstay at the Mid-America Paleontology Society’s EXPO. He was there again in…
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Throwback Thursday #264: MAPS #5 and #31
This is Throwback Thursday #264. 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! email:esconi.info@gmail.com. MAPS EXPO 2025 starts tomorrow May 8th through 9th in Springfield, IL at the Joe Orr Building…
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Reminder: MAPS EXPO 2025 – May 9th-11th, 2025 in Springfield, IL
EXPO 2025 May 9th-11th, 2025 Hours: 9am-5pm Fri, 8am-5pm Sat, 8am-3pm Sun The Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. The theme for the EXPO Digest 2025 is Extinctions. Download 2025 Flier EXPO 2025 Informational Newsletter
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Reminder: MAPS EXPO 2024 – October 18th-20th, 2024 in Springfield, IL
EXPO 2024 October 18-20, 2024 Hours: 9am-5pm Fri, 8am-5pm Sat, 8am-3pm Sun The Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. The keynote topic for EXPO 2024 is The Carboniferous Period. Keynote Speaker: Joe Devera – “Late Mississippian Vertebrate Fossils from the Buncimbe Red Bed, Southern Illinois” EXPO Info 2024 Newsletter
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ESCONI at MAPS 2022
The MAPS National Fossil Exposition was held from October 21st to 23rd, 2022. Quite a few of the usual ESCONI members attended MAPS this weekend. Some were even selling fossils. ESCONI’s own John Catalani gave the keynote about the Dixon Lagerstatten. Ralph Jewel has an informative thread over on the Fossil Forum. Check it out…
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MAPS 2022 “Lagerstatten” – October 21-23, 2022, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
The MAPS show is this weekend in Springfield, IL. It’s always a great show! Make sure you don’t miss it! The MAPS show will be held from October 21nd to 23rd, 2022 in Springfield, IL. DATES: October 21-23, 2022. LOCATION: EXPO XLIII will be held at the Orr Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E…
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ESCONI at MAPS 2021
MAP Expo 2021 was held in Springfield, IL this year. The hotel show started midweek with the official show being held from Friday to Sunday, October 22nd – 24th, 2021. Here are some pictures of ESCONI members at MAP 2021.
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MAPS 2021 – October 22-24, 2021, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) is holding their 2021 Fossil Expo this weekend Friday October 22nd, Saturday October 23rd, and Sunday October 24th at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. The topic for the show is “The Ordovician”. All the information you need is on their website. The MAPS show is moving to October…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020… Canceled!
Due to COVID-19, the MAPS Board has made the obvious, yet painful, decision to cancel the 2020 EXPO. As of now, plans are to postpone the topic and Digest until the 2021 Show on April 16-18, 2021. Our concern for the health of everyone associated with EXPO, from dealers to attendees, is, and always will…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020
MAPS 2020 will be held Friday April 17th-19th, 2020. The Digest Editors are calling for papers to be included in the EXPO Edition of the Digest. The theme for EXPO XLII is The Ordovician Period. MAPS EXPO: Only fossil/fossil-related material may be displayed/sold Friday April 17: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday April 18: 8:00…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020, Call for Papers
MAPS 2020 will be held Friday April 17th-19th, 2020. The Digest Editors are calling for papers to be included in the EXPO Edition of the Digest. The theme for EXPO XLII is The Ordovician Period. Papers dealing with Ordovician fossils, sites, or stratigraphy would be appreciated. The papers should be in Word, Times New Roman,…
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Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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Reminder: MAPS EXPO 2018 is tomorrow – Friday, April 6th to Sunday, April 8th, 2018
The Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) EXPO for 2018 will be held from tomorrow, Friday, April 6th to Sunday, April 8th, 2018. MAPS EXPO is the largest fossil only show in the world. This is the 40th annual show. The topic this year is the Permian-Triassic Periods. The keynote speaker is Dr. Margaret Fraiser of the…
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Reminder: MAPS 2017 starts today Friday, March 31st thru Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
That’s today! Don’t miss it. It’s always a great time! The MAPS National Fossil Expo #39 will be held from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2017. This years topic is “The Silurian Period”. The show’s informational newsletter is here. And, the keynote speaker is Dr. Carlton Brett, of the University of Cincinnati. The…
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Reminder: MAPS 2017 is Friday, March 31st thru Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
That’s this Friday! Don’t miss it. It’s always a great time! The MAPS National Fossil Expo #39 will be held from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2017. This years topic is “The Silurian Period”. The show’s informational newsletter is here. And, the keynote speaker is Dr. Carlton Brett, of the University of Cincinnati. …
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MAPS Expo 2017 is Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd 2017
The MAPS National Fossil Expo #39 will be held from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2017. This years topic is “The Silurian Period”. The show’s informational newsletter is here. And, the keynote speaker is Dr. Carlton Brett. The title of his talk will be announced soon. The show will be held at Sharpless…
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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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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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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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Reminder: MAPS EXPO Is April 10-12, 2015
MAPS has their EXPO this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 10-12, 2015. The theme is the “Cenozoic Era”. Friday, April 10: 08:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Saturday, April 11: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Sunday, April 12: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (NOTE: extended Sunday hours) It is being held at Sharpless Auction House, Iowa City, IA. …
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MAPS EXPO 2015 to be held April 10th – 12th, 2015
MAPS EXPO 2015 will be held April 10th – 12th, 2015 at Sharpless Auctions, in Iowa City, IA. The topic is the Centozoic Era. There will be a fossil dealers, a silent auction, and much, much more. For more information, see the December MAPS newsletter. The MAPS EXPO show is the world’s largest fossil only…
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34th Mid America Paleontology Society Show This Weekend!
Nice article about the MAPS Expo via the Canton Daily Ledger: The National MAPS Show returns to Western Illinois University-Macomb Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1. This year’s theme is the Pennsylvanian Period. The expo, tagged the world’s largest fossil-only show, will be held in Western Hall from 8 a.m.-5p.m. Friday- Saturday, March 30-31 and from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.…
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Events in March, 2012
3/30 -4/1 MAPS 34 National Fossil Expo – Western Illinois Universtiy, Western Hall, Malcolm, Illinois. (Mid-America Paleontology Society) Fr: 8-5, Sa: 8-5, Su: 8-Noon. Moonlight swap at Days Inn rooms. Free parking and admission. Best fossil show in country. Sat 3/31 ESCONI Field Trip – Jacob’s Geodes – Hamilton, IL. 9:00 am. Meet at 9:00 am at 823…
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Video Show of MAPS 2010
Donald Baumgartner posted this on the Yahoo News Group for ESCONI – a video about the MAPS show this year.
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maps, maps, maps
And a link to free Topo maps thanks to Carlos! And a web site that lists other map sites.
