Idaho Falls Gem &Mineral Society Learning Days

IFG&MS Learning Days

SPring

Date: May 27 – 30, 2021
Location: Camp out at Gibeault’s in Moore, ID (map in April's newsletter)

LEARNING DAYS - Gerry’s lapidary shop will be open and people available to help. Activities will be finalized on location and will likely include Stained Glass, Cabbing, Wire Wrapping, Silversmithing, and more.

IMPORTANT - HOW WE PLAN TO DEAL WITH COVID
But remember Covid has not gone away. Gloria and I have had the shots so we are not too worried for ourselves. If you decide to join us and have not had the shots please be careful. Everybody knows the drill by now, SOCIAL DISTANCE, MASKS, AND WASH HANDS! Use your judgment and protect yourself. We will have some hand sanitizer available, and we ask everyone to wear a mask whenever you are in the house, in the shop, and whenever a demonstrator asks you to. Please be respectful.

CAMPING

RV Campers: We have lots of open ground for any size RV. There are several 20A outlets available if you can reach them but you cannot run microwave ovens or air conditioners. Potable water is available if you have hoses to reach it. NO SEPTIC.
Tenters: We have some grassy shaded areas for tents. Tenters can use the bathroom in the house. We ask all others to use their RV’s.

FOOD

BREAKFAST – MAY 29: The club will sponsor a breakfast at about 9:00 AM on Saturday May 29. The breakfast generally consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee. Paper plates and utensils will be provided.
POTLUCK Dinner – MAY 29: Everyone who wants to join us is asked to bring and side dish or dessert to share. The club will provide fried chicken and a Gott cooler full of lemonade/Kool-Aid. Paper plates and utensils will be provided.

FIELD TRIPS
We are thinking of running field trips to the club’s Hammond Canyon claim; the Carey Little Wood River area, and a trip for horn coral. But, it’s a laid back weekend and plans may change. We will need wagon masters to lead the field trips.

Some of the places we go to are inaccessible to regular vehicles but that only means we ride with those who do have pickups or all terrain vehicles.
Water, water, water, and snacks I as we are often gone for many hours
Be sure to bring buckets to collect your specimens, and a digging tool, gloves if you want
Bring Sunscreen, bug spray,, antihistamine, if you are allergic to wasps etc, or any medicine you might need ( as sometimes it takes a while to get back to camp)
Walking sticks can be helpful with hilly terrain
Now, one thing I always forget - is a change of clothes, as I often get dusty and dirty

Fall

Date: TBA for 2021
Location: Skyline Activity Center in Idaho Falls, ID

Classes starts at 9 am. Lunch is provided! The event usually ends around 3 pm.

Please sign up at the club's regular meetings. Many of the classes are limited so it is first come first serve. Their spot for the class that they want to learn must be paid for in advance to ensure their spot in the classes. The money is non-refundable except for unforeseen circumstances. Members who plan to take classes should bring their checkbooks or cash.