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SUMMARY:Bogus Basin: Granite\, Gold & Wildflowers WATCH FOR SMOKE ALERT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a geologic field trip to Bogus Basin. Learn about how geology controls the distribution of Gold in the area and see how veins in the granite (pegmatite’s) can tell you a lot about where the gold is (or isn’t). \n\nIf you are canceling or registering tonight or Friday \, Fri. 14\, or planning to be a walk-on\, PLEASE CALL the trip leader to see if it is still happening\, based on possible smoke levels at Bogus Basin. 602-228-5097\n\nWe will meet at Frontier Point/Nordic Lodge 16.3 miles up Bogus Basin Road at 10 am.  Sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise. Nonmembers of the Museum $20\, Members and kids Free. Full refund if the trip is cancelled. Everyone must register: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-tickets-1993953470506?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-3/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Fossil History of Southwest Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating fossil history of Southwest Idaho\, 1pm\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. This presentation highlights work at the classic Bruneau Woodpile site\, along with collections from the Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society and the Evans Gem and Mineral Collection from the 1950’s. See incredible examples of fossils and discover how they help scientists piece together Idaho’s environments throughout history. We’ll explore how landscapes have changed over time and what these discoveries reveal about the region’s past. Lecturer-Nathan E. Carpenter\, Curator of Paleontology\, and Research Associate\, Orma J. Smith\, Museum of Natural History\, College of Idaho\, Caldwell. \n  \nNon-members of the IMMG $5\, Members and kids are Free. Everyone must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fossil-history-of-southwest-idaho-tickets-1993553810111?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/fossil-history-of-southwest-idaho-2/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Bogus Basin: Granite\, Gold & Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a geologic field trip to Bogus Basin. Learn about how geology controls the distribution of Gold in the area and see how veins in the granite (pegmatite’s) can tell you a lot about where the gold is (or isn’t). We will meet at Frontier Point/Nordic Lodge 16.3 miles up Bogus Basin Road at 10 am.  Sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise. Nonmembers of the Museum $20\, Members and kids Free. Everyone must register: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-tickets-1993955618932?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-4/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260906T130000
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SUMMARY:Mineral Identification
DESCRIPTION:Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short\, Professional Geologist\, can identify rocks\, minerals\, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring your specimens and she will help you identify them. Plus\, you’ll learn steps to identifying rocks and minerals. 1pm\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1997636242777?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-3/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:IMMG CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:September 11\,12\,13 \nIdaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, is closed for 3 days because of a large private event at the Old Pen. The road and area are closed off for regular foot traffic during this huge motorcycle event.   \nIf you have questions or concerns\, please email IMMG at operations@idahomuseum.org. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/immg-closed/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dig into Geodes!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fabulous time cracking geodes at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise 83712.    Be amazed at the surprise inside! \nAdmission: \nAdult Non-members of the IMMG-$10\, Children-$5 \nEvery registered child receives one small geode at no cost! \nAdult IMMG Members & their children—Free admission \nBest price in town to purchase larger geodes. Optional 40-minute geology hike of nearby hillside overlooking the Old Pen. \nPre-registration is required: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dig-into-geodessept-20-tickets-1995149011401?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. Updog hotdogs on sale. Yum!
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/dig-into-geodes-2/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260927T100000
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SUMMARY:Table Rock Hike: Celebrate Treasure Valley Geology
DESCRIPTION:The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, is pleased to announce a hike to Table Rock to commemorate four interpretive signs that the IMMG placed there in May. Join Eliza Schulz as she leads hikers up the trail to a flat area below the cross. Eliza will meet hikers at 9:45am for a 10am start within steps of the IMMG in the Old Pen dirt parking lot near the Ridge to Rivers trail sign. She will lead you up the hillside at a relaxed pace pace. The geo-hike is appropriate for children and adults who can hike for up to 2 hours with 800 ft. elevation gain on way up the trail. Please read more details in the link. $5 public\, Kids and IMMG members-Free. Everyone must pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/table-rock-hike-celebrate-treasure-valley-geology-tickets-1997909089870?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/table-rock-hike-celebrate-treasure-valley-geology/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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