The annual Canal Corridor Mazon Creek Fossil Hunt will be held on August 29th and August 30th, 2015. If you want to go, hurry up, as the spots are filling fast. The hunt includes a talk by ESCONI member Dave Dolak and a BBQ dinner (chicken or steak). You will get to hunt in the Mazon River at one of the original fossil sites. Full information can be found here.
Learn about the environment, ecosystems and climate of Northern Illinois as it was 300 million years ago by collecting fossil specimens at the Mazon Fossil Beds. You will be led through the most famous fossil site of the Midwest by Dave Dolak, Geologist from Columbia College Chicago. The adventure begins with a hayride to the original site of the discoveries along the Mazon Creek as it was in the mid-1800s and the opportunity to collect the unique concretions such as ferns and horsetails. Bring a bucket, rock hammer, shoes to wear in the creek, and casual clothing. Everyone will have specimens to take home to remember the day. Afterwards, more fun is to be had with cocktails and al fresco dining to celebrate your finds.
