BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Boise
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251013T220834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T220834Z
UID:6530-1761991200-1762009200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Shoofly Oolites-Landscape of Mars
DESCRIPTION:Join Steven Sawyer for a popular field trip to the Shoofly Oolites\, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. We will meet near the McDonald’s\, 6574 S Federal Way (Albertsons Shopping Center) near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21 at 9:45am for a 10am departure. Home early afternoon. This trip does NOT start from the IMMG.  Paved roads the entire way. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee\, IMMG Members and Children free. Details and Pre-registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars-tickets-1809039829829?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20230416_133628001-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251013T223415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T223415Z
UID:6532-1762002000-1762005600@www.idahomuseum.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Slide12.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251014T202946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T202946Z
UID:6536-1762606800-1762610400@www.idahomuseum.org
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-1816362311569?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-10/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2022-09-11-13.17.30.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251015T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193702Z
UID:6538-1763200800-1763218800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Bruneau Petrified Wood Geologic Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This geologic field trip will be to a new area of Bruneau Petrified Wood. You can collect petrified wood and other fossils without any digging! We’ll be meeting to carpool from the Albertsons Parking Lot (near McDonalds but not at McDonalds) at 6574 S Federal Way and Hwy 21 at  9:45 AM\, departing at 10 AM. We will spend ~2 hours exploring a new area and picking up petrified wood\, having lunch and then return to One-Stop and finally to the meetup location by 3-4 PM. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the IMMG $20 plus Eventbrite fee\, IMMG Members and Children are free. Pre-registration is required Full refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip due to the weather.\nPre-registration is required. Read link for important details. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1825868575059?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PetrifiedWood1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251015T215450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T215450Z
UID:6541-1763294400-1763308800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Santa's Rock Shop🎅
DESCRIPTION:Santa’s Rock Shop is a rockin’ event happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise! You’ll see stocking stuffers starting at 50 cents\, rocks\, minerals\, quartzite polished bookends\, petrified wood\, books on geology\, rock hounding and prospecting\, jewelry\, mood rings\, maps\, and much more for all ages. All merchandize is 20% off. Free Admission. \nDon’t miss out on this rockin’ one-time event that runs Noon-4pm! Registration is NOT required\, but gives us an idea of numbers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santas-rock-shop-tickets-1808707174849?aff=oddtdtcreator No limit on the number of visitors. Just show up. \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/santas-rock-shop%f0%9f%8e%85/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2023-11-04-13.22.26.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T005211
CREATED:20251117T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T215952Z
UID:6562-1763816400-1763827200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:End of Season at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, will end visitations this year on Saturday\, November 22. Hours of operation are 1-4pm. Fear not\, the IMMG will re-open in March for Volunteer Orientation and regular visitations. The Museum is 15 feet from Old Pen\, on the same sidewalk. If you would like to visit the Museum before the season ends\, be sure to drop by on Saturday. Free Admission. \nWatch the IMMG’s calendar for winter field trips. There’s already one on the calendar for December 6. Check out our website to learn more. https://www.idahomuseum.org/events \nWe wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/end-of-season-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2018-05-28-14.37.54-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR