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SUMMARY:All About Helium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating lecture on Helium by Dr. Steve Tedesco. The lecture takes place at 1pm at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise. Helium is critical to modern industry. Without it the present civilization would be technically impossible. Presently helium supplies are being disrupted\, causing serious concerns. Dr. Tedesco has over 40 years of experience in the energy industry including coal\, helium\, nuclear\, oil\, gas\, hydrogen\, wind and solar. Members of the IMMG-free admission\, Nonmembers of the Museum-$5. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-helium-lecture-tickets-1988860171311?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \nwww.idahomuseum.org \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/all-about-helium/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pegmatites
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will discuss Pegmatite\, a textural term for igneous or metamorphic rock bodies with unusually large crystal sizes. 1:00 PM\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. Presented by Professor Terry Panorst\, Professional Geologist. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pegmatites-tickets-1984723842440?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/pegmatites/
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: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 in 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\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. \nPre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1984832287803?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-11/
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:Water\, Snowpack and Drought
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will cover this year’s snowpack and projected water supplies or shortages. We’ll look at early seasonal outlooks for this winter and see how analog years are selected and used to help predict what may happen. The lecture is presented by Ron Abramovich\, Idaho Water Supply Specialist\, Retired. 1:00 PM\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids\, Pre-registration is required at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/snowpack-water-and-drought-whats-up-with-the-weather-tickets-1982049269721?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/water-snowpack-and-drought/
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:Stories of Gold Discoveries in the Oregon Country
DESCRIPTION:Geologist Mark Ferns will trace the fascinating and amazing history of gold discoveries in Oregon in this lecture. 1pm\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $5 plus Eventbrite fee\, IMMG Members and Children free.    Mark’s book\, “The Search for Gold in Oregon”\, will be on sale.  Everyone must pre-register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-of-gold-discoveries-in-the-oregon-country-tickets-1804396170519?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/stories-of-gold-discoveries-in-the-oregon-country/
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:Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Terry Panhorst will help you better understand the terms “critical minerals” and “rare earth elements”. These terms are used frequently in the news media these days\, but many are uncertain as to the precise meaning of the terms. Join us at 1pm at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise.  This is a two-hour lecture. Nonmembers of the Museum $5 plus Eventbrite fee\, youth and Museum members are free. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-elements-tickets-1722566535879?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-elements/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250921T130000
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SUMMARY:Paleontology: How the Study of Fossils became a Modern Science
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Dr. Luna (Boise State University) will discuss some of the major breakthroughs that not only underpinned the development of paleontology\, but also completely transformed our understanding of the world. 1:00 PM\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Museum              Non-members $5\, Members and youth are Free. Everyone must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paleontology-how-the-study-of-fossils-became-a-modern-science-tickets-1564517617309?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/paleontology-how-the-study-of-fossils-became-a-modern-science/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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