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SUMMARY:Driving Tour of Western Snake River Plain Volcanoes
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Craig White\, BSU Emeritus Professor\, as he leads a Driving Tour of Western Snake River Plain Volcanoes. Meet at 8:45 am near the southeast corner of the Albertsons supermarket parking lot at the corner of Vista Ave and Overland Rd. We’ll plan on departing at 9:00 am. This tour will take you to Initial Point for an overview of the Western Plain\, then down to Swan Falls Dam to look at the Sinker Butte volcano\, then\, if time permits\, out to Celebration Park where we’ll talk about the Guffey Butte volcano and see the boulder deposits left by the Bonneville Flood. \nNonmembers of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee\, IMMG members and children free. Registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-tour-of-western-snake-river-plain-volcanoes-tickets-1331198704159?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/driving-tour-of-western-snake-river-plain-volcanoes/
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CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field trip
DESCRIPTION:This field trip to a privately owned Jasper Mine is in your backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. Read more about it here and sign up soon\, tickets go quickly. The trip is limited to 25 People. IMMG MEMBERS and kids are free. \nNonmembers $20 plus Eventbrite fee. Everyone must pre-register. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1371957865909?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-6/
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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UID:6429-1749714300-1749722400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Geology Hike to Eagle Rock
DESCRIPTION:Eliza Schulz will meet hikers at 7:45am 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. At various points she will talk about the features of the hillside\, the type of rocks\, how the hills were formed\, what produced the Treasure Valley below and more. \nThe geo-hike is appropriate for children and adults who can walk/hike for up to 2 hours. Because of summer heat\, the hike will end by 10:00am. \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes\, wear a sun hat\, bring your own water and dress for the weather. Eliza will be at the trailhead by 7:45am and she’ll leave with hikers at 8:00am. \nEveryone must pre-register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock-tickets-1335936545169?aff=oddtdtcreator \nEliza served as the IMMG’s Education Director for seven years\, retiring 2 years ago to raise her 2 children. She has a BS in Geology from BSU and continues to volunteer at the IMMG and serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees. Eliza is recognized as an excellent teacher of the earth sciences so you won’t want to miss this hike. \nIf you have questions\, please operations@idahomuseum.org.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock-2/
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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UID:6417-1749891600-1749906000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This field trip to a privately owned Jasper Mine is in your backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. Read more about it here and sign up soon\, tickets go quickly. The trip is limited to 25 People. Members of Idaho Museum and Geology and kids are Free. Nonmembers of $20 plus Eventbrite fee. Everyone must pre-register. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1374958220049?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \nFor other events see www.idahomuseum.org.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-7/
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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UID:6412-1750586400-1750597200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Dig into Geodes
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Dig into Geodes and see what’s inside! \nJoin us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, next to the Old Pen\, for a fun time geode-cracking\, an easy 40-minute geology-hike on the nearby hillside and a Museum Visitation. Geode-cracking takes place from 10am-1pm outside under shade canopies on the grass of the historic Women’s Ward. Hikes are scheduled for 11am and again at Noon. \nAdmission: \nAdult Non-members of the IMMG—$10 \nChildren —$5 \nEvery registered child receives one small geode at no cost \nAdult IMMG Members & their children—Free admission \nThis fun event is also a fundraiser for the IMMG. \nAll adults (members too) who wish to crack a geode\, and children who would like a second geode\, will need to pay the recommended donation at the site. We have an exciting selection of geodes of all sizes with selected values. \nEveryone needs to pre-register so we are prepared. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dig-into-geodesjune-22-tickets-1366440473239?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \nwww.idahomuseum.orgWebsite of Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology
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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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. Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1390995076719?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-2/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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