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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 8:15 AM\, departing at 8:30 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 about 2:30 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip-tickets-1988432931425?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Bruneau\, Idaho
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T222324Z
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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: Adult Non-members of the IMMG-$10\, Children-$5 \nEvery registered child receives one small geode at no cost! \nAdult IMMG Members & their children—Free admission \nBest price in town to purchase larger geodes. Optional 40-minute geology hike of nearby hillside overlooking Old Pen. \nPre-registration is required: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dig-into-geodesjune-14-tickets-1988577063528?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThis fun event is supported in part by the Idaho Humanities Council. \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/dig-into-geodes/
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:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221357Z
CREATED:20260505T221357Z
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UID:6746-1781960400-1781964000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:All About Helium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating lecture on Helium by Dr. Steve Tedesco. The lecture takes place at 1pm at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise. Helium is critical to modern industry. Without it the present civilization would be technically impossible. Presently helium supplies are being disrupted\, causing serious concerns. Dr. Tedesco has over 40 years of experience in the energy industry including coal\, helium\, nuclear\, oil\, gas\, hydrogen\, wind and solar. Members of the IMMG-free admission\, Nonmembers of the Museum-$5. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-helium-lecture-tickets-1988860171311?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \nwww.idahomuseum.org \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/all-about-helium/
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:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T200221Z
CREATED:20260506T200221Z
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UID:6750-1782475200-1782489600@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaurs in a Mobile Museum coming to the IMMG!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and register for this FREE event! The Idaho Museum of Natural History is bringing fossils and dino exhibits to the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, on June 26. They will park their Mobile Museum across from our front door. Don’t miss learning all about Idaho’s fossils and what roamed the earth millions of years ago! The event has an ASL Interpreter. Much more detail in the link. Registration is encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinosaurs-in-a-mobile-museum-coming-to-the-immg-tickets-1987751676774?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease email operations@idahomuseum.org with questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/dinosaurs-in-a-mobile-museum-coming-to-the-immg/
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:20260627T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T034158Z
CREATED:20260617T034158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T034158Z
UID:6763-1782563400-1782567000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Table Rock Signs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free reception to celebrate completion of the updated Table Rock signs. The four signs summarizing the geologic history of the Boise Valley were installed by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 30 years ago. The newly updated signs were placed a couple of weeks ago partway up Table Rock on the Ridge to Rivers trail. \nWe will have exact replicas of the four signs on display at the Museum. \nMuseum Board President Steve Cox will give a brief overview of the signs and where they are located on the Table Rock trail. The presentation will take less than 40 minutes but will be important to recognizing a significant event in the Museum’s history. Even if you can’t hike to the signs\, you can see what they look like at the Museum. \nPlease let us know if you will join us. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/table-rock-signs-tickets-1992023455780?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/table-rock-signs/
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:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T200213Z
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UID:6759-1782651600-1782655200@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-1990347087718?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-7/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260702T214644Z
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UID:6789-1783764000-1783782000@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Bogus Basin: Granite\, Gold & Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Schaps for a geologic field trip to Bogus Basin. Learn about how geology controls the distribution of Gold in the area and see how veins in the granite (pegmatites) can tell you a lot about where the gold is (or isn’t). We will meet at the Hawkins Range Reserve Trailhead 7.6 miles up Bogus Basin Road on July 11 at 9:45am for a 10am departure.  Home between 2-3pm. Sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, Boise. Nonmembers of the Museum $20\, Members and kids Free. Everyone must read link details and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers-tickets-1992961629884?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/bogus-basin-granite-gold-wildflowers/
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:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T034508Z
CREATED:20260624T214320Z
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UID:6773-1783861200-1783864800@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 at 1pm 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\, Boise\, $5-General\, Free for IMMG members and kids. \nPre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1992448759876?aff=oddtdtcreatorPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/mineral-identification-12/
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:20260719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260624T215635Z
CREATED:20260624T215635Z
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UID:6776-1784448000-1784455200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Geology Hike to Eagle Rock
DESCRIPTION:Eliza Schulz will meet hikers at 7:45am within steps of the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, in the Old Pen dirt parking lot near the Ridge to Rivers trail sign. She will lead you up the hillside to Eagle Rock 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 details in the link. $5 general public\, Kids and IMMG members-Free. Everyone must pre-register: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock-tickets-1992317071994?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/geology-hike-to-eagle-rock/
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:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260628T033457Z
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UID:6785-1784977200-1784980800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Tour and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:IMMG Board President Steve Cox will lead participants on a 45-minute museum tour at 11am followed by time for individual discovery. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd.  Of interest to most all ages. Pre-registration is required at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-tour-and-discussion-tickets-1992452616411?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/museum-tour-and-discussion-2/
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:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260624T221618Z
CREATED:20260624T221618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T221618Z
UID:6778-1785070800-1785076200@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Western Snake River Plain: LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:This lecture\, presented by Dr. Terry S Maley\, covers the origin and evolution of the Snake River Plain with emphasis on tectonic and volcanic events. The Snake River Plain has long been recognized as an enigmatic feature with global geologic significance. It is also noted as one of the most important volcanic provinces on Earth. Recent research shows the Snake River Plain was at least partly if not entirely caused by the Yellowstone hotspot. 1pm at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise\, Idaho 83712. General admission $5\, Museum members free. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geologic-history-of-the-western-snake-river-plain-lecture-tickets-1991727076301?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org with questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/western-snake-river-plain-lecture/
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:20260808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223316Z
CREATED:20260624T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T223316Z
UID:6781-1786176000-1786186800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Western Snake River Plain: FIELD TRIP
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is guided by Dr. Terry S Maley PhD. We will learn about the Western Snake River Plain by visiting 4 field sites in the Boise foothills near Table Rock. The geology we see at these sites is representative of the geology of the western Snake River Plain. We will meet in the Old Pen gravel lot\, 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise\, near the trailhead sign at 7:45am for an 8am departure. This site will also serve as the first stop. We will not be hiking up the trail\, just meeting there for the first stage. Throughout the morning there will be minimal walking—no more than a few hundred yards. Trip ends by 11am. Members of Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology- Free\, Nonmembers of the Museum-$20. Everyone must pre-register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-snake-river-plain-field-trip-tickets-1992316525359?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/western-snake-river-plain-field-trip/
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:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T194730Z
CREATED:20260708T192226Z
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UID:6792-1786885200-1786888800@www.idahomuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fossil History of Southwest Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating fossil history of Southwest Idaho\, 1pm\, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. This presentation highlights work at the classic Bruneau Woodpile site\, along with collections from the Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society and the Evans Gem and Mineral Collection from the 1950’s. See incredible examples of fossils and discover how they help scientists piece together Idaho’s environments throughout history. We’ll explore how landscapes have changed over time and what these discoveries reveal about the region’s past. Lecturer-Nathan E. Carpenter\, Curator of Paleontology\, and Research Associate\, Orma J. Smith\, Museum of Natural History\, College of Idaho\, Caldwell. \nNon-members of the IMMG $5\, Members and kids are Free. Everyone must pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fossil-history-of-southwest-idaho-tickets-1993553810111?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.idahomuseum.org/event/fossil-history-of-southwest-idaho/
LOCATION:Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83712\, United States
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