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SUMMARY:Bruneau Fossil Reef Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Barb Beatty. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils\, petrified wood\, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 9:45am\, for a 10am departure\, near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way. From here Barb will facilitate carpools.  We will need some people with higher clearance vehicles to be carpool drivers. Limited people and cars. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee\, Museum members and Children are free. Full refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip due to the weather. \nRead link for details and to PRE-REGISTER. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-fossil-reef-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1981251040195?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-fossil-reef-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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UID:6600-1770458400-1770476400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Shoofly Sand Pit (Fossils)
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Schaps for a brand new geologic field trip to the Shoofly Sand Pit located about 70 miles from Boise.  The sand pit contains abundant small fossils from Lake Idaho deposits and odd sandstone sculptures that you collect off the surface. The IMMG also has an archeologist shaker table that people can use to sift sand for fossils (kids love doing this).  We will meet at the Albertsons Parking Lot on Hwy 21 and Federal Way at 9:45 AM (near McDonalds but not at McDonalds).  We will arrange carpools at this location. The roads are paved except for the last 1.7 miles\, which is a good quality dirt road suitable for most vehicles. \nWe will return to the carpool location at ~3 PM.  No dogs\, please. Sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise.  Museum members-free; Non-members of the museum-$20/each plus Eventbrite fee. Please read all details on the link. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils-tickets-1980134355160?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20260109T223513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T223513Z
UID:6598-1769248800-1769266800@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. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1979672973154?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20251213T230916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T230916Z
UID:6591-1768039200-1768057200@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 at 9:45am near the McDonald’s\, 6574 S Federal Way (Albertsons Shopping Center) near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21 for a 10am departure. Home early afternoon. Please carpool as much as possible. 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\, Museum Members and Children are free. Pre-registration is required.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars-2/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20251107T213628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T192048Z
UID:6555-1765015200-1765036800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Bruneau Fossil Reef Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Steve Schaps. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils\, petrified wood\, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 9:45am\, for a 10am departure\, near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way. From here Steve will facilitate carpools.  We will need some people with higher clearance vehicles to be carpool drivers. Limited people and cars. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the Museum $20\, Museum members and Children are free. \n  \nPre-registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-fossil-reef-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1965613034499?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nFull refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip due to the weather. Read link for details. \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-fossil-reef-field-trip-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250922T013220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T013220Z
UID:6524-1761386400-1761408000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Bruneau Fossil Reef Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Barb Beatty. This area is 80 miles from Boise and has a lot of fossils\, petrified wood\, and Moqui Balls. We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 9:45am\, for a 10am departure\, near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way. From here Barb will facilitate carpools.  We will need some people with higher clearance vehicles to be carpool drivers. Limited people and cars. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the Museum $20\, Museum members and Children are free. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-fossil-reef-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1722620627669?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFull refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip due to the weather. Read link for details. \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-fossil-reef-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20251012T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T155306Z
UID:6527-1761048000-1761051600@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Museum Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual Members meeting is held at the museum itself. Members can attend remotely through Zoom (audio only). Use this link to join the meeting at noon on October 21st. \nZoom Link to Members Meeting \n  \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/annual-museum-members-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250921T223743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T223743Z
UID:6521-1760878800-1760882400@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-1725904931109?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification/
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:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250921T220629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T220629Z
UID:6519-1760274000-1760281200@www.idahomuseum.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250916T213706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T123730Z
UID:6506-1760176800-1760194800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Bruneau Woodpile Geologic Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This geologic field trip will be to the famous “Bruneau Woodpile” and is centered on collecting petrified wood and other fossils without any digging. We’ll be carpooling from the Albertsons Parking Lot (near McDonalds but not at McDonalds) at 6574 S Federal Way and Hwy 21 so meet at 9:45 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\, IMMG Members and Children are free. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-woodpile-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1708833650449?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFull refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip due to the weather. \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-bruneau-woodpile-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1708833650449affoddtdtcreator/
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:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250916T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T205055Z
UID:6502-1759665600-1759676400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Gold Panning for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Join in us in panning for gold! The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. will set up this event in the courtyard of the Women’s Ward at the Old Pen. This Panning experience is provided by the outstanding Nampa Gold Prospectors. $5 for Adult nonmembers of the IMMG\, $5 Kids\, Museum Members and their kids FREE. Everyone must register even if you don’t pan for gold. Every child takes home a spec of gold. \nWomen in Mining and Society for Mining\, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) will be set up with cool stuff for kids! Plus\, kids get a free mineral inside the Museum. Pre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-panning-for-all-ages-oct-5-1200-300pm-tickets-1672082767569?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/gold-panning-for-all-ages-3/
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:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250830T200836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T200836Z
UID:6495-1759064400-1759068000@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-1647131016209?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-9/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250810T221213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T221213Z
UID:6483-1758962700-1758990600@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Anderson Ranch Dam and Smith Prairie Driving Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a driving tour of some of the most spectacular scenery and geology in our area. We make a loop across the Anderson Ranch Dam\, down the South Fork of the Boise River\, and up onto Smith Prairie. Meetup is at 8:45 AM in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way for a 9 AM departure. Nonmembers of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee\, Museum members and children free. Pre-registration is required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anderson-ranch-dam-and-smith-prairie-driving-tour-tickets-1573775277219?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/anderson-ranch-dam-and-smith-prairie-driving-tour/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250807T215341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T215341Z
UID:6477-1758459600-1758463200@www.idahomuseum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250812T222234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T222234Z
UID:6486-1758355200-1758373200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip\, Last one of the season!
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field trip meets at 7:45am for an 8am departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. Last Willow Creek trip of the season! If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the Museum receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1574510486249?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-last-one-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2249.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250802T214731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T214731Z
UID:6473-1757847600-1757858400@www.idahomuseum.org
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 \nChildren —$5 \nMuseum members—Free Admission \nEvery registered child receives one small geode at no cost! \nBest price in town to purchase larger geodes. \nPre-registration is required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dig-into-geodes-september-14-tickets-1546009398729?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/dig-into-geodes-3/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250810T203001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T203001Z
UID:6480-1757145600-1757161800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field trip meets at 7:45am for an 8am departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the Museum receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1568235397289?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Barb-group-photo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250729T015219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T015219Z
UID:6466-1756040400-1756045800@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-1538958499299?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-8/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023-08-06-13.23.58-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250721T213953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T213953Z
UID:6463-1755936000-1755952200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field trip meets at Little Gulch Parking area by 7:45 AM for an 8 AM departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1511050786579?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Barb-group-photo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250817T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250730T213133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T213432Z
UID:6470-1755430200-1755433800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Tour and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Participants are limited to 15 for this up-close and personal tour of the beautiful and small Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Tour begins at 11:30 AM. You will see Idaho rocks and minerals\, a world-class meteorite exhibit\, an authentic mining camp\, Buzz Saw shark exhibit\, Blacklight display\, plica of Idaho’s own dinosaur-the Oryctodromeus\, plus much more. You’ll have an opportunity to shop in our extraordinary Gift Shop with prices starting at 50 cents.  The tour will be led by Museum board member Mark Whitaker.  Pre-registration is required: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-tour-and-discussion-tickets-1545582883009?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/museum-tour-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Tour,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250625T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T213727Z
UID:6442-1754726400-1754744400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field trip meets at 7:45am for an 8am departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1435606390359?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-9/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2259001-rotated-e1758199154147.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250701T203927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T203927Z
UID:6450-1753621200-1753624800@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-1450642222939?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
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,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250618T194115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194115Z
UID:6438-1753516800-1753534800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field trip departs at 7:45am to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1419629493029?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-8/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.idahomuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2259001-rotated-e1758199154147.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T093206
CREATED:20250616T224957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022004Z
UID:6434-1752393600-1752411600@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This Museum field will take you to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure\, a rough road\, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs\, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. The field trip departs at 8am so plan to arrive at Little Gulch parking lot by 7:45am. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required. All details are in the link. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1414314656209?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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