ESCONI PAST FIELD TRIPS - 2000 SUMMER
JULY 30, 2000
Manteno, Illinois
Fossils found were crinoids, brachiopods and ammonites.
AUG 20, 2000 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 Brombereks Flagstone Quarry, Joliet Fossil Collecting.
$10 Fee, Maximum number allowed is 25. This quarry is known for its decorative stones with fossils, notably Trilobites. Kids must be over 10 years of age and supervised by adult. Hard hat is required. Chisels and safety glasses are recommended.
Meet at 9:30 at Nowell Park in Joliet at Highway 53 and Mills Street. This can be reached from exit 132 south on Highway 80. Go south to Mills Street. The direct route from Hanover Park to Nowell Park in Joliet via Highway 53 instead of Highway 80 is 37 miles.
SEPT 2-4, 2000 (Labor Day) 9:30 A.M. Prairie Du Chien - Collecting Lake Superior Agates
We will be collecting Lake Superior Agates in three quarries on the Labor Day Weekend. Meet Saturday 9:30 A.M. in Prairie Du Chien at the McDonald's on Highway 35. No limit on participants. See Prairie Du Chien Info for transportation details and further web site links..
Following are pictures from the trips
Manteno, Illinois July 30, 2000 Fossil Collecting
Bealis Giddings Manteno, Illinois July 30, 2000
Blombereks Fossil Collecting August 20, 2000
Blombereks Fossil Collecting August 20, 2000 - Endoceras(Cephalopods)
Return to Home Page | Return to Field Trip Page