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SUMMARY:Shoofly Sand Pit (Fossils)
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Schaps for a 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. The IMMG also has archeological shaker tables that people can use to sift sand for fossils (Kids love this trip). We will meet at the Albertsons Parking Lot on Hwy 21 and Federal Way at 9:45 AM and will arrange carpools at this location. The roads are paved except for the last 1.7 miles\, which is a good quality dirt road. \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 and kids-free; Non-members of the museum-$20/each plus Eventbrite fee. Please read all details on the link. \nPre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1984721124310?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils-3/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260418T160000
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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-1984821299938?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-fossil-reef-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260419T140000
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UID:6684-1776603600-1776607200@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. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260419T140000
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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-1984832287803?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-5/
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:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260425T163000
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UID:6686-1777107600-1777134600@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Leslie Gulch-Mahogany Mountain Caldera: Driving Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Geologist Mark Ferns for an incredible geologic journey through Succor Creek to Leslie Gulch. During this field trip we will be looking at the Mahogany Mountain Caldera\, a large rhyolite complex whose core is well exposed in Leslie Gulch. Meetup at 8:45am at Meridian Albertson: 3301 W Cherry Ln\, Meridian\, ID 83642\, for a 9am departure. Only 6 cars in total and carpools will be arranged at meetup. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Non-members of the Museum pay $20 plus an Eventbrite fee; IMMG members and children attend for free. Full refunds will be issued if IMMG cancels the trip due to weather. Please read all details on link! \nPreregistration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leslie-gulch-mahogany-mountain-caldera-tickets-1984833724099?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/leslie-gulch-mahogany-mountain-caldera-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:Pegmatites
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will discuss Pegmatite\, a textural term for igneous or metamorphic rock bodies with unusually large crystal sizes. 1:00 PM\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. Presented by Professor Terry Panorst\, Professional Geologist. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pegmatites-tickets-1984723842440?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/pegmatites/
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:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T140000
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UID:6693-1777726800-1777730400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Discover the Secret Life of Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Learn what rocks are made of and how they are used every day. This is a fun event for kids. 1-2pm\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fun-with-rocks-tickets-1985463871888?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/fun-with-rocks/
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:20260504T000100
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260507T235900
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UID:6706-1777852860-1778198340@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Idaho Gives 2026
DESCRIPTION:Idaho Gives runs from May 4- midnight May 7. Early donating begins about a week before. Please mark your calendar. This year our goal is to raise $5\,000. The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) is presenting a $2000 Match. \nWe greatly appreciate any contribution you choose to make. \nThis year’s donations will support exciting programs and activities for both children and adults including field trips\, lectures\, family activity days\, school tours and more. Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal. \nHow to Participate in Idaho Gives \nGet ready to give! On May 4-7\, 2026\, click on this direct link to the IMMG’s Idaho Gives page: https://www.idahogives.org/search?query=’idaho+museum+of+mining+and+geology \nThank You for Your Generosity! \nIf questions\, please contact Shirley at operations@idahomuseum.org  \n  \nSee the IMMG Eventbrite link for some cool photos of Idaho Gives: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idaho-gives-may-4-midnight-may-7-tickets-1985646324609?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/idaho-gives-2026/
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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T104952
CREATED:20260324T200802Z
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UID:6709-1778320800-1778338800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Shoofly Oolites-Landscape of Mars
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Frey 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 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars-tickets-1985848205440?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars-3/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260517T150000
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UID:6691-1779019200-1779030000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Gold Panning for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Join us in panning for gold! The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology will set up this event in the courtyard of the Women’s Prison at the Old Pen in east Boise. This Panning experience is provided by the outstanding Nampa Gold Prospectors. $10 plus Eventbrite fee for Adult nonmembers of the IMMG\, $5 Kids\, FREE for IMMG members and their kids. Everyone must register even if you don’t pan for gold. Every registered person takes home a spec of gold. \nEvery child gets a free mineral inside the Museum. \nPre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-panning-for-all-ages-1200-300pm-tickets-1985240828760?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/gold-panning-for-all-ages-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:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T104952
CREATED:20260404T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T185822Z
UID:6728-1780131600-1780160400@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Anderson Ranch Dam and Nearby Sites: Driving Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Terry Panhorst for a tour of some spectacular scenery and geology at the southern end of Boise National Forest. You’ll see granite\, basalt\, and rhyolite\, plus learn interesting history of the dam construction and its builders. 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. Trip is limited to 8 vehicles\, so we’ll be carpooling. Periodic restroom stops along the route. Home between 4-5 PM. Nonmembers of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee; Museum members and children free. Full refund if the Museum cancels the trip. Registration is required. Details in the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anderson-ranch-dam-and-nearby-sites-driving-tour-tickets-1985867639568?aff=oddtdtcreator \nSponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/anderson-ranch-dam-and-nearby-sites-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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