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See Field Trips 2007 Archives and Field Trips 2007 Pictures for past field trips.

E.S.C.O.N.I. 2008 Field Trips

Field Trip #2 Olgesby, Illinois May 10, 2008

Lone Star quarry. Fossils Sharks Teeth

Age limit of 13 and above. Children must be supervised by parent. Hard Hats Required.

Meet at the Lone Star North Quarry outside of Olgesby, Illinois at 9:15 A.M.. Take I-80 to Exit 81, South Hy 178. Take South Hy 178 south across the Illinois River. Turn right at Highway 71. Go past East 651st Road. Look for the Lone Star Quarry sign at the next road. Turn there and park along the road. The quarry entrance will be locked. Total distance from Hanover Park to Olgesby is 97 miles.

Check the web site for details or contact John Good at 630-483-2363 for confirmation and reservations or e-mail at esconi@hotmail.com

For pictures from last year's trip, Field Trips 2007 Pictures

Field Trip #3 : May 17, 2008 - Braceville, Illinois for Mazon Creek for fossils - Private Property

Meet at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the BP Amoco in Coal City. No Age Limit. Hard Hats not required.

Take I-55 to Exit 236 (Coal City). Take a right onto Highway 113 (Division Street). Go west to Broadway Street and Division in Coal City.

We will be collecting Mazon Creek concretions from an old spoil pile on private property. Hard hats are not required. Boots are recommended. An Estwing rock hammer is the best tool. A small shovel or pick is helpful. Knee pads, backpacks, fanny packs, extra clothes (you will get wet and muddy) are also a plus. Bring a bucket for the fossils. Also bring insect repellant.

Check the web site for details or contact John Good at 630-483-2363 for confirmation and reservations or e-mail at esconi@hotmail.com

Field Trip #3 : May 18, 2008: Pit 11 Fossil Trip

Richard Rock has organized a Mazon Creek Fossil Collecting Trip on a boat to Braidwood.

This trip will be about the same as we did last year. There are a few differences...I had to send Phil out to find four people that stayed out over pick up time, and One person was not physically fit to be on the trip. These 5 folks are not going to be on the trip. IF ONE OF YOU SEND ME A CHECK, I WILL RETURN IT TO YOU AT THE DOCK.

Cost will be $15.00 for adults, and $7.50 for children under 12. All children must be with there parent/guardian at all times. We reserve the right to cancel the trip because of lightening or high waves on the lake, or boat problems Light rain will not cancel the trip. The field trip starts at 9:00AM. Location: Find Braidwood on your map. Go south on Route 53 to Godley. Turn left onto Kankakee Road, the Stumble Inn Tavern will be on the South East comer. Continue to Dondanville Road, turn left to the dock.

Mail checks made out to Richard Rock, PO Box 726, Wilmington,60481.

By signing your name you agree to the following;
You agree to do whatever the Captain of the boat tells you to do. Be at the pick up point no more than 4 hours after being dropped off. You agree not to sue the ESCONI Club or its members, Com ED, the operators of the boat, etc. for any reason. You are responsible for yourself and your children. You agree to leave the trip immediately if told to do so. This is a family orientated trip. This trip can be very physical and you need to be in at least good shape and condition. Bring insect repellant. There are ticks in this area, and I have been told some may carry lime disease. Spray yourself several times during the day all over your body. You are responsible for your personal items if they are missing or stolen. Bring a lunch in a small cooler, and lots of water. You will NOT bring with you a shovel. ANYONE caught digging will be asked to leave the trip. You will be reported to the DNR.

Click on the Pit 11 Form for the form to fill out and send to

Richard Rock

PO Box 726,

Wilmington,60481

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