Calendar of Events 2012

(Dates subject change) 

Sat. 1/21

	January 2012
Sat. 1/7	Dinosaur Day at Lizzadro Museum.
Fri. 1/13	General Meeting, 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage Building K, Room #161. Jack MacRae from the Willowbrook Nature Center will speak on "Local Discoveries of Mammoths and Mastodons."
Sat. 1/14	Mineralogy and Micromount Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Video of the Munich Mineral Show.
Sat. 1/14	Course: Climate Change and Archaeological Sites at Oriental Museum
Sat. 1/21	Rock and Mineral Identification at Lizzadro Museum.
Sat. 1/21	Paleonotology Study Group Meeting, 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Geology of the Dixon Quarrry by John Catalani
Fri. 1/27	ESCONI Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161
Sat. 1/28	Archaeology Study Group Meeting, 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Group discussion on, What's New on the Technological Front in Archeology Research.
	February 2012
Thurs. 2/9	Archaeological Society of America lecture, Evidence for Early Pipemaking in Illinois during the Middle Woodland Period (50BC-400AD) at Burpee Museum of Natural History
Fri. 2/10	General Meeting: 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Dave Dolak, Columbia College, will speak on "Geology as Destiny:  Across the Mid-Continental Divide and the Chicago Portage” which will outline the physiography of NE Illinois as influenced by the retreat of the Wisconsin Ice Sheet 12,000 years ago and the subsequent geomorphological development of the region including features such as the Chicago Outlet, Valparaiso Moraine, Chicago Lake Plain, Des Plaines River, and the Mid-continental Divide, and why the Chicago Portage was the logical place for the early Voyageurs to traverse the area to establish what would later become Chicago.. David Dolak is a long-time ESCONI member. He is the Senior Lecturer in Geology/Earth Science in the  Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago. he has taught at the University of Chicago, Field Museum, Morton Arboretum, and was an environmental scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.  His graduate degree is from Indiana University and his thesis work was done at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Fri. 2/10	Mammoths, Mastadons and More Science Night at Elgin Public Museum.
Sat. 2/11	Mineralogy and Micromount Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161.  Topic: Pyrite and Marcasite
Sun. 2/12	South Suburban Earth Science Club Silent AuctionSu: 11-4. Come for rocks, minerals, jewelry, gemstones, crystals, lapidary supplies and more! Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Contact: ssescus@yahoo.com
Sat. 2/18	Rock and Mineral Identification at Lizzadro Museum.
Sat. 2/18	Paleonotology Study Group Meeting, 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161.
Fri. 2/24	Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161.
Sat. 2/25	Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Cahokia Mounds group discussion.
Sat. 2/26
	March 2012
3/2 - 3/4	Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society 39th Annual Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show Fr: 10-6, Sa: 10-6, Su: 11-4. Admission $5 for adults. Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond, IN. Contact John LaMont (765) 647-4503 or Dave Straw (765) 966-4249
Sat 3/3	Ancient “Elephants” MarathonCome join us on Saturday, March 3, 2012 for a field trip as we explore many of the ancient elephants (a.k.a., mammoths and mastodons) that have been excavated and preserved around DuPage County. Rob Sula, lecturer and Jack MacRae, Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will lead us on the day-long excursion and field experience. This is a field trip to supplement Mr. MacRae’s January, 2012 ESCONI general meeting presentation and should bring additional insights into the area’s glacial and post-glacial past. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. for our first stop, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road (off of York and Ogden Avenues), Oak Brook 60523 where we will examine the reconstructed remains of a 13,000-year-old woolly mammoth which is on display. Next we travel to Wheaton College where we encounter the 11,000-year old Perry mastodon which was found in nearby Glen Ellyn. The mastodon spins on a turntable to show both its skeletal remains and as it appeared when it was “fleshed out.” We also may have a short presentation by the exhibit’s curator. There is an audio presentation at the exhibit as well. Afterward, there is a lunch break (on your own). After lunch, we will reconvene at Blackwell Forest Preserve, Winfield to see the site where the Fullersburg mammoth was first discovered and where Mr. MacRae will bring hands-on examples of ancient elephant bones and teeth. Our trip will conclude with Rob Sula providing a tour of the Phillips’s Park Visitor’s Center and Mastodon Gallery in Aurora where we will continue our investigations of the Chicagoland area during glacial times. Outside the facility is a full-size replica of a mastodon. On exhibit, are prehistoric bones, tusks, and teeth of the huge creatures that roamed Aurora at the time of the last glaciers. We will view a 15-minute presentation on how the mastodons were found in Phillip’s Park. There is no cost for this field trip. However, please remember that field trips are only open to current ESCONI members. The field trip is open all ESCONI members. This field trip also is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are being taken until February 25th. First-come, first served. Driving instructions to all the sites will be available at Fullersburg Woods. We are scheduled to end the excursion around 5:00 p.m. For further information or to make your reservation, please contact Joe Kubal, ESCONI Event Coordinator, 30W600 Sunrise Road, Naperville, IL 60563, 630-983-6159, SMKubal0712@aol.com.
Sat & Sun 3/3 - 3/4	Paleofest at Burpee Museum of Natural History.  Hours: March 3rd & 4th, doors open 10:00 am - 5:00pm - Adult lectures begin at 10:30am on Saturday March 3rd and at 10:15am on Sunday March 4th.
Sat. 3/3	Dinosaur Discoveries at Lizzadro Museum.
Tues 3/6	Archaeological Society of America lecture Children in Wartime: Ancient Athens and Modern Europe at Burpee Museum of Natural History
Sat. 3/10	Mineralogy and Micromount Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161.  Topic: Minerals of the state of New York.
Sat. 3/10	CRMS 63rd Annual Silent Auction 6 to 9 PM! First table closes at 6:30 PM. Free admission and parking. Rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, geodes, handmade jewelry, books, magazines, cutting material and lapidary treasures! St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (at Laramie and Oakton, across from the Skokie Public Library)..
Sat 3/17- Sun. 3/18	ESCONI GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18; Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 10 am - 4 pm  WHERE:  College of Dupage, Building K, Commons Room ADMISSION:  Free :)
Fri. 3/23	Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161.
Sat. 3/24	Mazon Creek Fossil Trip  by Lizzadro Museum.
Sat. 3/24	Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Topic: Genghis Khan.
Sun. 3/25	Family - Junior Archaeology Event at Oriental Museum
3/30 -4/1	MAPS 34 National Fossil Expo - Western Illinois Universtiy, Western Hall, Malcolm, Illinois. (Mid-America Paleontology Society) Show, Fr: 8-5, Sa: 8-5, Su: 8-Noon. Moonlight swap at Days Inn rooms. Free parking and admission. Best fossil show in country.
	April 2012
Sat, Sun 4/9-10	Des Plaines Valley Geological Society's 46th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, Mineral and Lapidary Arts Show Sa: 9:30-5, Su: 10-4. Admission - Adults $3.00, Seniors $2.00, Students with School ID $1.00, Children under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult. Kid's room, live demonstrations, educational exhibits, food, door prizes, raffles, silent auction, fine gem and jewelry dealers. Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL. Info: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org
Thurs 4/12	Archaeological Society of America lecture All Roads Lead to Rome: The Roman Highway System in Global Perspective at Burpee Museum of Natural History
Fri. 4/13	General Meeting: 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Pete Makovicky, Field Museum of Natural History.
Sat 4/28	Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Topic: Archaeology of Mammoths.
	May 2012
Thurs 5/11 - Sun 5/13	TerQua: The 2nd Annual Meeting of the Tertiary and Quaternary Paleontologic Studies Society/strong> at Burpee Museum of Natural History
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Sat. - Sun. 5/26 - 5/27	36th Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Saturday, May 26, 2011 10am - 6pm Sunday, May 27, 2011  10am - 5pm Adults - $5.00 Seniors- $3.00 Students (13-17) - $3.00 Children (Under 13) Free  DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 W. Manchester Rd. Wheaton, IL  CGMA Show Website
	June 2012
6/22-24	Lawrence Co. Rock Club 47th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Swap Fr: 10-6:30, Sa: 9-6:30, Su: 10-4. Free admission. Monroe County Fairgrounds, at Airport Road and Hwy. 45 near Bloomington, IN. Contact Dave Treffinger: (812) 295-3463
	July & August 2012
7/26 - 29	A Celebration of Agates Internationally recognized agate experts and enthusiasts. Thursday - Agate seminars. Friday - Sunday Show with dealers, exhibits and speakers. AFMS & MWF Annual Meetings, with Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Hopkins High School, Lindbergh Center, Minnetonka, MN. Info: www.minnesotamineralclub.org
	September 2012
Sat. 9/22	Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Show and Tell.
	October 2012
Sat. 10/27	Archaeology Study Group Meeting. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, Building K, Rm 161. Topic: Arrowheads.
	November 2012
	December 2012
	2013...
3/16-17	ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
3/22-24	Midwest Paleontology Show

Calendar of events for years past:

2011

2010 - 2009