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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250920T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20250802T214731Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20250810T203001Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250824T143000
DTSTAMP:20250729T015219Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250823T123000
DTSTAMP:20250721T213953Z
CREATED:20250721T213953Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250817T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20250625T213727Z
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/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250727T140000
DTSTAMP:20250701T203927Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20250618T194115Z
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/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250713T130000
DTSTAMP:20250617T022004Z
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/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250712T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250712T100000
DTSTAMP:20250615T220711Z
CREATED:20250615T220711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T220711Z
UID:6432-1752306300-1752314400@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. The 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. Please read more detail in the link. Everyone must pre-register: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock-tickets-1335936545169?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock-3/
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:20250629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20250531T193445Z
CREATED:20250531T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T193445Z
UID:6421-1751202000-1751205600@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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250622T130000
DTSTAMP:20250520T214456Z
CREATED:20250520T213820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T214456Z
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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