MAY 2007 ACTIVITIES
May 11, 2007 JUNIORS
College of DuPage Bldg. K, Rm 107 7:00 P.M – 7:50 PM.
"Introduction to Fossils/ Geological History of Illinois. "
Discover how Illinois has
changed through time. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. If you
have any questions, please call Joe Kubal at (630) 983-6159. Please note
the room change from K-161 to K-107.
May 11, 2007 GENERAL MEETING
College of
DuPage Bldg. Rm 107 8:00 P.M.
Tyler Keillor, The paleo-artist who created the reconstruction of Tiktaalik, the transitional fish/amphibian fossil that was found recently in the Canadian Arctic". Please note the room change from K-161 to K-107.
Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
May 12, 2007 MINERALOGY/MICROMOUNT STUDY GROUP
College of DuPage Bldg. K Room 161 7:30 P.M.
"Minerals of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia - Continued." "
Minerals of Australia Continued.
Members will bring specimens and talk about collecting sites. Visitors are
welcome. Refreshments will be served
Field Trip #3 Lone Star May 12, 2007
Age limit of 13 and above. Children must be supervised by parent. Hard Hats Required.
Meet at the Lehigh Park in Olgesby, Illinois at 9:00 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. Turn left at East 651st Road and take it across the Vermillion River into Walnut Street. At Walnut and East 651st Street is Lehigh park. Total distance from Hanover Park to LeHigh Park is 97 miles.
We will be collecting fossils from a working quarry. Avoid the walls of the quarry. Shark's teeth have been found here. New areas of black shale have been exposed. Boots are recommended. An Estwing rock hammer is the best tool. Knee pads, backpacks, fanny packs and extra clothes are also a plus. Bring a bucket for the fossils. Bring plenty of water and a lunch.
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 2006 Archives
May 19, 2007 PALEONTOLOGY STUDY GROUP
College of DuPage, K Building, Rm 161 7:30 P.M.
“Mazon Creek Fauna”
We will look at animals of Mazon Creek. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served
Field Trip #4,5: May 19,20, 2007 - Braceville, Illinois for
Mazon Creek for fossils - Private Property
Meet at 9:00 A.M. Saturday and or Sunday 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
May 26, 2007 ARCHAEOLOGY STUDY GROUP
The next Archaeology Study Group Meeting will be a field trip to Dixon Mounds State Park on May 26, 2007. Click on Dixon Mounds State Park for more detail
Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Show 2007
CGMA 31st Annual Show—Beads, Gems, Jewelry, Fossils and
Minerals,
”A Gem of a Show”
Saturday, May 26, 2007 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, May 27, 2007 10 AM to 5 PM
Dupage County Fairground
20+ Dealers, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Displays of Minerals, Fossils and
Lapidary, Silent Auction, Children’s Activities
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