Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois - ESCONI

Educational and All Around Enjoyable Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show for 2013!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered your time to make this year's 2013 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show possible, and to all the wonderful vendors, the Field Museum for their display, the Lizzadro Museum for their display, members who brought in displays and to all the attendees - over 800!

A few photos of the show were added to the web site.

See Some of the Auction Specimens

Photographs of some of the Mazon Creek specimens that will be auctioned at the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show on 3/16 and 3/17 at the Dupage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL.

2013 ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, March 16 & 17

Click here to go to the 2013 EsCONI Show web page. 

 

2012 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show - March 17 & 18

ESCONI GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW

Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18; 
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm 

ADMISSION:  Free :)

WHERE:  College of Dupage, Building K, Commons Room

Map to College of Dupage:

Map to Building K:

 

Demonstrations, book sales, juniors booth, kids corner, live and silent auction, museum exhibits, door prizes... 

Dealers:  Agate and Wood, Exclusive Inspirations, Rock Stars, Hell Creek Dinosaurs, Lavin's Gem and Jewelry, Mineral Miner, Rib River Fossils, Rock's Rocks, Southwest Treasures.

VOLUNTEERS:  Mark Kuntz is the Show Chairman. Contact Mark at (847) 742-9244 and let him know how you can help with the show.  We will need help with silent and live auction material donations, demonstrators, exhibitors, cases, material for cases and lots of volunteer help.

PHOTOS:  You can find photographs of past shows in ESCONI SHOW album.

Please download GemShowFlyer to post at your library or school.

2011 ESCONI Show Review

The show is done! That was fast. The time passes by so quickly.

Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and displayed their collections.

Photos will continue to be added.

Photos of 1st Day of Show

Check out the photos of the first day of the fabulous 2011 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show.

Sunday, 3/20 is the second day of the show from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!!

(Reminder to members: Your help after 4:00 p.m. will be greatly appreciated!)

ESCONI Show Off to a Big Start

People are coming in and the silent auctions have started! The live auction will begin in about half an hour! Will be posting photos of some live auction items soon. 

Here are some photos of the show so far...

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, 3/19 -3/20

Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20;
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm 

WHERE:  College of Dupage, Building K, Commons Room

ADMISSION:  Free :)

You can download the flyer for the 2011 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show.

ABOUT:   What makes up the best moments in your time that's "uniquely you."  Is it found in archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, or some other related hobby?  Do you wire wrap, cut, or carve rocks of any kind?  Do you pound, melt, bend, roll or mix metals?  Do you have a collection of some kind?  Why not display it and share it with others who enjoy the same thing. 

The Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI) is always looking for ways to gather and interact with people of all ages who enjoy the earth sciences beyond their daily routine.

ATTRACTIONS:  Usually include demonstrations, refreshments, book sales, juniors booth, kids corner, live and silent auction, museum exhibits, door prizes, flower and plant sales. 

DEALERS:  Our show will include the following dealers:  Rib River Fossils, Exclusive Inspiration, Mineral Miner, Southwest Treasures, Lavin's Gem and Jewelry, Silverton, Rock's Rocks, Hell Creek Dinosaurs.

VOLUNTEERS:  Mark Kuntz is the Show Chairman. Contact Mark at (847) 742-9244 and let him know how you can help with the show.  We will need help with silent and live auction material donations, demonstrators, exhibitors, cases, material for cases and lots of volunteer help.

PHOTOS:  You can find photographs of past shows in ESCONI SHOW album.

 

Time and Help Needed for ESCONI Show 3/19 - 3/20

Pencil in the dates, March 19 and 20, 2011 for the ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show! 

Time and help is needed for the live auction, demonstrations, displays and cases and activities.

Sat. 10/2 - ESCONI Rockhound Flea Market

ESCONI Rockhound Flea Market!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

College of Dupage, Building K, Commons room.

Booths with books, jewelry, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, lapidary equipment for sale, silent auction and live auction. Free admission and parking. Bargains galore - ideal for kids, parents and teachers.

Please call John Good at 630 483-2363 for more information, to volunteer (need help from members from 8 am to 6 pm) or e-mail at esconi@hotmail.com.

Great ESCONI Show This Year!

Thank you to all who helped to make the 2010 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show possible. Photographs will be added to the Show Album throughout the week that will show the  live and silent auctions, dealer exhibits, demonstrations of lapidary and jewelry making, the kids corner, the Field and the Lizzadro museum exhibits, and the geode cracker.

The goal of ESCONI is to promote interest in earth sciences including geology, mineralogy, archaelogy, micro-mounting, paleontology and lapidary.

Help Set Up Show Today

t is always fun to set up the annual show because of all the excitement and neat stuff that comes out to be displayed.

So if you have some free time, come on by to COD Building K Commons Room and help set up the show!

2010 ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

WHEN:  This Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21; Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm 

WHERE:  College of Dupage, Building K, Commons Room

ADMISSION:  Free :)

ABOUT:  Have you ever allowed your talents and interests to take you out of your daily routine to share with others just a taste of the excitement that you experience?  What makes up the best moments in your time that's "uniquely you."  Is it found in archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, or some other related hobby?  Do you wire wrap, cut, or carve rocks of any kind?  Do you pound, melt, bend, roll or mix metals?  Do you have a collection of some kind?  Why not display it and share it with others who enjoy the same thing.  The Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI) is always looking for ways to gather and interact with people of all ages who enjoy the earth sciences beyond their daily routine.

ATTRACTIONS:  Usually include demonstrations, refreshments, book sales, juniors booth, kids corner, live and silent auction, museum exhibits, door prizes, flower and plant sales. 

DEALERS:  Our show will include the following dealers:  Rib River Fossils, Exclusive Inspiration, Mineral Miner, Southwest Treasures, Lavin's Gem and Jewelry, Silverton, Rock's Rocks, Hell Creek Dinosaurs.

VOLUNTEERS:  Mark Kuntz is the Show Chairman. Contact Mark at (847) 742-9244 and let him know how you can help with the show.  We will need help with silent and live auction material donations, demonstrators, exhibitors, cases, material for cases and lots of volunteer help.

PHOTOS:  You can find photographs of past shows in ESCONI SHOW album.

Download the Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show Flyer! (pdf)

New Photos Posted for 2009 Show

Andrew Young sent in these photographs from his time spent at the ESCONI show this year.(Photo by Andrew Young)

2009 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show

WHEN:  March 14-15; Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm 

WHERE:  College of Dupage, Building K, Commons Room

ADMISSION:  Free :)

ABOUT:  Have you ever allowed your talents and interests to take you out of your daily routine to share with others just a taste of the excitement that you experience?  What makes up the best moments in your time that's "uniquely you."  Is it found in archaeology, paleontology, mineralogy, or some other related hobby?  Do you wire wrap, cut, or carve rocks of any kind?  Do you pound, melt, bend, roll or mix metals?  Do you have a collection of some kind?  Why not display it and share it with others who enjoy the same thing.  The Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI) is always looking for ways to gather and interact with people of all ages