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SUMMARY:Bruneau Petrified Wood: Geologic Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for this geologic field trip to Bruneau Petrified Wood and collect petrified wood and other fossils without digging!\nExplore the geology of the amazing Bruneau Petrified Wood area near Bruneau\, Owyhee County with your guide Tom Frey. You will be able to collect petrified wood and other fossils without digging. This trip is good for ages 7+\, but will require walking on uneven ground and rocks for ½ mile or less. \nLet’s meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way at 9:45 am for a 10 am departure. Guide Tom will facilitate carpools to travel ~70 miles\, primarily on paved roads. High Clearance and 4WD vehicles are preferred for the last segment\, but regular vehicles can be left near the gate\, ~250 yards from our final destination parking spot. \nWe will stop at the “One Stop” store and gas station in Bruneau to regroup and have access to restrooms or to buy snacks. \nWe will spend ~2 hours exploring the area and having lunch. We will then return via the “One Stop” store and then to the meetup location at ~3-4 pm. \nLimited to 24 people. Everyone must pre-register. \nBe prepared and dress for the weather: Hiking clothes\, jacket\, boots\, hat\, gloves\, lunch\, water\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, and a camp chair if you have one. Bring a rock hammer if you can. \nSponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Non-members of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee; IMMG Members and Children are FREE. \nFull refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip because of the weather. Be sure to submit a functioning email when you register\, and check it the day before in case the trip is canceled. \nNOTE: This will be a one-stop field trip\, but Bruneau Dunes State Park is very nearby and could make a good 2nd stop for those wanting to go explore this geologic wonder. An Idaho State Park Pass or entrance fee is required. \nPlease contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions. \n——————————– \nAbout your Guide: Tom Frey has always had a love for geology and geography. He had a minor in geography in college and has a special interest in the geology and mineralogy of Idaho. Tom has led school tours at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology for five years and more recently became a docent in the museum. He has a broad background in adult education both in developing and presenting materials. \nThis adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Geologic Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself and those on his ticket\, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above\, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG)\, and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s)\, IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims\, losses\, or damages\, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims\, on account of injury\, death\, property damage\, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise\, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile\, life\, and health insurance. \nwww.idahomuseum.org
URL:https://owyheecounty.net/event/bruneau-petrified-wood-geologic-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bruneau Petrified Wood
ORGANIZER;CN="Shirley Ewing":MAILTO:operations@idahomuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Shoofly Sand Pit (Fossils): Geologic Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This is a new field trip to a sand pit near Shoofly\, Owyhee County that contains small fossils and petrified wood from ancient Lake Idaho. \nJoin Steve Schaps for a brand-new geologic field trip to the Shoofly Sand Pit\, located about 70 miles from Boise. The sand pit contains abundant small fossils from Lake Idaho deposits\, petrified wood and odd sandstone sculptures that you collect off the surface just by walking around. The sand pit is a public site located 4 miles west of the Shoofly Oolites and you could visit the Oolites after the trip if you wanted to go on your own. The IMMG also has an archeologist shaker table that people can use as a group to sift sand for fossils (kids love doing this). \nMEETING LOCATION: We will meet at the Albertsons Parking Lot on Hwy 21 and Federal Way at 9:45 am (near McDonalds). Steve will arrange carpools at this location; the roads are paved except for the last 1.7 miles\, which is a good-quality dirt road suitable for most (but not all) vehicles. We will return to the carpool location at ~3 pm. This is a new trip so even if you have done the Shoofly Oolite trip before\, this new trip offers a different opportunity to find fossils and petrified wood and visit a new geologic site. \nNo dogs please. Bring lunch and beverages and dress for the weather. We will never be more than 500 feet away from the vehicles. \nThis trip and all of our 5-6 different field trips are FREE for museum members and children so please join or renew your membership for 2026. www.idahomuseum.org/membership \nPre-registration required for this event. \nContact: operations@idahomuseum.org with any questions. \nWe seldom cancel in winter\, but if we do\, we need a functioning email from you. The one you used to register on Eventbrite will be used. A full refund is given if the Museum cancels the field trip. \n$20/pp or FREE for members\nIndividual Annual Membership: $25\nFamily Annual Membership: $45 \nREGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils-tickets-1981793618060?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl\n————————————\nAbout Steve Schaps: Steve has a BS and MS in Geosciences and an MBA in finance. He has previously led numerous group trips to the Oolite Shoals and many to the fascinating Bruneau area. Steve is a member of the IMMG and an informed and motivated guide for interesting geologic sites near Boise. \nThis Geologic Field Trip is sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology\, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd\, next to the Old Pen in East Boise. \nThis adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Geologic Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself and those on his ticket\, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above\, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG)\, and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s)\, IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims\, losses\, or damages\, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims\, on account of injury\, death\, property damage\, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise\, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination\, and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile\, life\, and health insurance.\n\nwww.idahomuseum.org
URL:https://owyheecounty.net/event/shoofly-sand-pit-fossils-geologic-field-trip/
LOCATION:Shoofly Sand Pit\, ID\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shirley Ewing":MAILTO:Operations@IdahoMuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Geologic Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get our hands dirty!! \nExplore the geology of Bruneau Fossil Algal Reef and Horse Hill near Bruneau in Owyhee County with geologist guide Barb Beatty. Learn how to find fossils\, petrified wood\, and Moqui balls at the two featured stops. \n1. The Horse Hill Site\, which includes a large unconformity surface between the Miocene and Pliocene. This will also be our lunch stop. Hiking distance is ~1/3 Mile with the option to extend to ~1 Mile. A short 5-minute geologic presentation will be made on-site. \n2. Fossil Algal Reef site\, which includes a ~1/2 mile hike along a fossil reef full of algal “Vases”\, snail fossils\, and other types of interesting geologic features and fossils. A short 5-minute geologic presentation will be made on-site. \nMEETING LOCATION: Let’s meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald’s Restaurant\, 6574 S Federal Way at 9:45 am for a 10 am departure. Guide Barb will facilitate carpools to travel ~70 miles\, primarily on paved roads. We will need some people with higher clearance vehicles to be carpool drivers so that the last ~5 miles can be accessed. She will have driving directions\, GPS locations\, and a map ready to give to volunteer carpool drivers. \nWe will stop at the “One Stop” store and gas station in Bruneau to regroup and have access to restrooms or to buy snacks. \nEven with the two featured stops\, there is not much hiking involved ~1 mile the entire day. Suitable for almost all ages and abilities. Dress for the weather\, including proper shoes or boots for some uneven ground. \nLimited to 24 people and few cars because of rough road and parking. Everyone must pre-register. \nBring a rock hammer if you can. \nBring lunch and beverage. No restrooms but that has never stopped us. Return to Boise Federal Way location about 4 pm or so. No dogs\, please. \nThis event will be cancelled if there is measurable snow\, rain or high winds.\nNo charge if the IMMG cancels the event. Please check your email the day before. Be sure you register with a functioning email. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www.idahomuseum.org/events/category/field-trips/ \n$20/per person or FREE with annual membership\nAnnual Membership: $25/individual or $45/family \nMEMBERSHIP: https://www.idahomuseum.org/membership/ \nRosalie S \n(208) 283-3186 \ngiveadogahomeplease@gmail.com
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