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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
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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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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SUMMARY:Faces in Idaho Mining History
DESCRIPTION:Idaho is known as the Gem State and the Silver Capital of the World. We’ll take a photo tour and discuss Idaho mining history from Bogus claims to Billions made from mineral extraction from the beginning to modern day operations. You’ll hear about the people who made history in Idaho’s early days of silver mining. Join historian\, Troy Lambert\, as he shares fascinating information on early Idaho mining. Everyone is required to pre-register. Non-members of the museum pay $5 plus Eventbrite fee\, Members and youth are free. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-faces-of-idaho-mining-history-tickets-1332561048969?aff=oddtdtcreator \nEmail operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
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LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Willow Creek Jasper Mine and other Geologic Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:This 2:30pm presentation a repeat of the 1pm lecture and is designed for folks who enjoy rocks\, minerals\, fossils and petrified wood. Steve Schaps and mine owner\, Larry Ridley\, will begin with a discussion of the Willow Creek Jasper mine in Eagle. The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) is planning field trips to the Willow Creek Jasper mine all summer\, beginning in May. \nSteve and Barb Beatty will talk about the Shoofly Oolites\, the Bruneau Fossil Reef and the Bruneau Woodpile—all outstanding field trips offered by the IMMG in fall and winter. Lots of photos! \nThe presentation is free for IMMG Members and children\, $5 Non-members of IMMG. All Museum events offer free admission to members\, and we have events scheduled almost every weekend through October. To join\, see www.idahomuseum.org/membership. \nPre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-and-other-geologic-field-trips-tickets-1312240238879?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/lecture-willow-creek-jasper-mine-and-other-geologic-field-trips-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:Lecture: Willow Creek Jasper Mine and other Geologic Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:This 1pm presentation is designed for folks who enjoy rocks\, minerals\, fossils and petrified wood. Steve Schaps and mine owner\, Larry Ridley\, will begin with a discussion of the Willow Creek Jasper mine in Eagle. The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) is planning field trips to the Willow Creek Jasper mine all summer\, beginning in May. \nSteve and Barb Beatty will talk about the Shoofly Oolites\, the Bruneau Fossil Reef and the Bruneau Woodpile—all outstanding field trips offered by the IMMG in fall and winter. Lots of photos! \nThe presentation is free for IMMG Members and children\, $5 Non-members of IMMG. All Museum events offer free admission to members\, and we have events scheduled almost every weekend through October. To join\, see www.idahomuseum.org/membership. \nPre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lecture-willow-creek-jasper-mine-and-other-geologic-field-trips-tickets-1280141801589?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/lecture-willow-creek-jasper-mine-and-other-geologic-field-trips/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Special Events
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