Idaho Falls Gem &Mineral Society Learning Days

IFG&MS Learning Days

***PLEASE NOTE*** THE DATES LISTED IN THE MOST RECENT NEWSLETTER ARE INCORRECT!!! The dates are listed as being on a Sunday, Memorial Day Monday, and Tuesday, but they are ACTUALLY that Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day Monday (May 26, 27, 28). The dates below have been corrected to reflect this as well.

The next Learning Days Field Trip is Memorial Weekend, May 26-28, at Gerry Gibeault's place in Moore, ID. You can do day trips instead of camping if you choose. Your last chance to sign up will be at the May 14th meeting.

Gerry's notes for those going:

Bathrooms: If you did not bring a bathroom with you (tenters for example) we have bathrooms in our house for you.

Tents: We have lots of room for tents.

Camp Trailers: We have lots of room for camp trailers. We also have limited power and water hook ups but you may need long hoses and extension cords.

Field Trips (depending on conditions trips may include): Hammond Canyon, Methodist Creek, & Ramshorn

Rocks and Minerals: Agate, Jasper, & Horn Coral Fossils

Suggestions:

Bring a rain coat or at least a big plastic trash bag.
Wear shoes that have good traction. No slick shoes in the field unless you don't mind sitting down often.
Gloves are a good idea. I heard there may be little critters living under some rocks.
Bring a bucket to hold your treasures.
A small shovel or even a garden trowel may be useful
Bring a light lunch, snacks, and water on the field trips. We may be a long way from civilization.
Stay with your group. Be Safe

Last Thought: All field trips end at the first sign of thunder or lightening.