2010 Events - Over and done with
January
Jan. 4 (Mon.)
– Paleontological and geochronological evidence
for the timing and warmth of the last interglacial period: implications for a
future warmer Earth, talk by Dan Muhs of the USGS at the Western
Interior Paleontological Society monthly meeting. Ricketson
Auditorium, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado
Blvd., Denver, CO. 7 p.m. All are welcome. No
admission charge.
Jan. 4 (Mon.)
– Geology and Evaluation of
the Bear Lodge Rare-Earths Project, Wyoming, by Don Ranta and Jim Clark, Rare Element
Resources Ltd., at the January meeting of the Denver Region Exploration
Geologists’ Society. Consolidated Mutual Water Company, lower level,
12700 W. 27th Ave., Lakewood, Colorado.
Social hour: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Presentation: 7:00 p.m. The Bear Lodge Mountains of northeastern
Wyoming are composed of the upper levels of a mineralized Tertiary
alkaline-igneous complex that is a component of the Black Hills Uplift of
western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming. No charge and all are welcome to
attend these meetings
Jan. 8 (Fri.)
– USGS Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the
morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday
of selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for
either or both classes. Free to
anyone, but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations:
303-202-4689, or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
Jan. 9 (Sat.)
– Western Museum of Mining & Industry,
Colorado Springs: Family Exploration Day.
225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Geology;
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
“Do you have a rock collection and would like to know what type of
rocks and minerals they are? Bring them down to the Western Museum of Mining
& Industry where we will have representatives from the Colorado Springs
Mineralogical Society here to help you identify what is in your collection. In
addition, Richard Sweeny of the GoldCo Mine will be
here to demonstrate the use of a Mini-Highbanker (recirculating sluice) along with presenting information on
assay techniques and modern day assay equipment. Younger family members will enjoy
an exercise in Cookie Mining. Customary Admissions apply - Museum Members
entered free. Info.: 719-488-0880 or 1-800-752-6558.
February
Feb. 10 (Wed.) – What banded iron formation can tell us about life in the Precambrian, geology lecture by Kurt Konhauser, University of Alberta. CU-Boulder, Benson Earth Sciences Lecture Hall (380), Boulder, CO. 4 p.m. Refreshments are served at 3:30 on the 3rd floor. Info.: http://www.colorado.edu/GeolSci
Feb. 10 (Wed.) – Extreme Ice Survey, lecture by James Balog. Bunker Auditorium, (in the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines), 16th St. between Illinois and Arapahoe St., Golden, CO. 7:30 p.m. The award-winning photographer James Balog will deliver a talk and multi-media presentation on the Extreme Ice Survey. Balog's appearance at Mines is sponsored by the Hennebach Program in the Humanities. No charge or reservation needed; all are welcome to attend. Info.: Dan Miller, 303-273-3731
Feb. 15-19 (Mon.-Fri.) – Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum Annual Book Sale. Colorado School of Mines (CSM) Geology Museum, 1310 Maple St., Golden, CO. 9-4 daily. These are the same days and hours as the CSM library book sale. Similarly, most prices will decrease about 50% each day. Our Museum book sale will be in the Museum building, in the room across the hall from the Museum entrance. We will have over 40 boxes of books, several hundred maps, and several hundred U.S.G.S. Folios for sale. There’s a wide range of interesting publications for rock hobbyists, as well as explorationists. Info.: 303-273-3815,
Feb. 15-19 (Mon.-Fri.) – Colorado School of Mines Arthur Lakes Library Annual Book Sale. CSM Library, 1400 Illinois St., Golden, CO. A Silent Auction for more expensive, rare, and collectible books will be held on Monday, Feb.15, from 10 am to noon. Advance e-mail and postal mail bids will be accepted for Silent Auction items. The 2010 Silent Auction Bid List is now available. We expect to have 5,000-6,000 items at the main book sale, in which selling prices are reduced each day during the 5 days of the sale. Info.: Heather Whitehead, 303-273-3540.
Feb. 17 (Wed.) – Early Dinosaur Hunting in Colorado: 1876–1900. Curator’s Lunchtime Lecture by Ken Carpenter, PhD, chief preparator and curator of lower vertebrate paleontology, Earth Sciences Dept. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. 12:15 p.m.
Feb. 21 (Sun.) – Global Climate Change, talk by Jay Temple at the Florissant Scientific Society, monthly meeting. Woodland Park Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, CO. Meet for lunch beforehand if you wish to join us at the Casa Grande Restaurant (just east of McDonalds along US 24) at 11:30. Evidence indicates that humans have an impact on climate. However, we all know that the Earth has had significant periods of warming and cooling in the past based on geologic evidence. Possible causes for these pre-hominid changes have been attributed to volcanic activity, meteorite impact, changes in Earth orbit, fluctuations in solar activity, and ocean circulation, to name a few. This presentation will focus on solar variations. Our star, the Sun, goes through significant changes during an eleven year cycle and all cycles are not the same. There have also been significant periods of dormancy for many decades. And we only have four hundred years of observational data. At the conclusion of the presentation participants are encouraged to present their views on climate change and its potential causes.” All welcome, no charge.
Feb. 22 (Mon.) – The Variety of Front Range Structural Interpretations – Radical Thoughts about Peculiar Faults, Fireside Chat by Ned Sterne, consulting geologist. Dinosaur Ridge Visitor's Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO. 7:30 p.m.,
“Come enjoy this retrospective of structural interpretations along the east flank of the Front Range. From the unconformities espoused by Hayden in 1877, to steep upthrusts and fabrics attributed to vertical stretching envisioned today by our State Geologist, the interpretations are many and varied. Our focus will then shift to triangle zones and the peculiar geometries set up by back thrusts within the intercutaneous wedge, as advocated by your presenter. While this sounds new and full of juicy terminology, when was the observation critical to this interpretation first made? Finally, we will look at Shell’s 1950’s drill hole program that sought to establish the dip of faults along the Front Range and to develop a hydrocarbon play beneath them. What can these data tell us about the faults and how our preconceptions color our interpretations?”
Feb. 26-28 – Denver Gem and Mineral Guild Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. (W. 6th & Indiana), Golden, CO. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Lapidary supplies, crystals, fossils, unique jewelry, gem & mineral dealers, gem, mineral & fossil exhibits, gem cutting demonstrations. Free admission.
March
Mar. 1-8 (Mon. & Wed.) – Colorado and Climate Change, course taught by Bob Raynolds, PhD, geologist and research associate, Earth Sciences Dept. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Classroom 303, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. 6:30–8:30 p.m.
What impacts Colorado’s climate? You’ve probably heard that the polar ice cap and the Greenland ice sheet are melting, but does that make any difference here in Colorado? This timely course will evaluate global climate change and its impact on Colorado. Examine water resources, biodiversity, and the challenges associated with ongoing changes to our landscape. A daylong field trip is included to see firsthand the changes affecting our surroundings. Field trip: Saturday, March 6; $110 member, $140 nonmember Mar. 3 (Wed.) – Future Discoveries of Exoplanets. Curator’s Lunchtime Lecture by Ka Chun Yu, PhD, curator of space science, Space Sciences Dept. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. 12:15 p.m.
Mar. 5-7 – International Gem & Jewelry Show. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver, CO.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Admission: $7. Info.: 301-294-1640.
Mar. 6 (Sat.) – Rosalie Edge: Hawk of Mercy, lecture by Dyana Furmansky. American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, CO. 9:30 – Noon. Come and learn how a little known, hell cat environmentalist named Rosalie Edge saved Nature from the conservationists. Followed by a presentation on Migrating Hawks at Dinosaur Ridge, an update from the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, by Jason Beason, Special Monitoring Projects Coordinator for RMBO, who will review results of raptor migration surveys conducted since 1990 at this primary hawkwatch site in Colorado.
Mar. 10 (Wed.) – Digital Earth: Explore the World from Space. Lecture by Ka Chun Yu, PhD, curator of space science, Space Sciences Department, and Bob Raynolds, PhD, geologist and research associate, Earth Sciences Dept. Gates Planetarium, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. 7 p.m. With Yu as your driver and Raynolds as your guide, embark on an amazing tour of Earth from the vantage of a satellite in space. This month, join us on a global tour to investigate the smashing of continental plates, the ripping apart of continents, and the wrenching apart of Californian vineyards. See vistas ranging from the highest mountains on Earth to the deepest troughs of the sea, from the longest mountain range on Earth to the tallest volcano on the planet.
$8 member, $10 nonmember Mar. 12 (Fri.) – USGS Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday of selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for either or both classes. Free to anyone, but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations: 303-202-4689, or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
Mar. 12 (Fri.) – What’s this Rock? Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Rd. Golden, CO. 7 p.m phone “This program is an elementary introduction on how to identify common minerals and rocks. Learn how minerals and rocks form, how they are classified, how geologists determine their ages, and what they can tell us about Earth’s history. Ages 13-adult. This is a free program but registration is required. Info.: 720-497-7600.
March 13 (Saturday) - Dinosaur Detectives, Footprint Frenzy: Short course on dinosaur footprints at the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center including a field trip to the tracksite on Dinosaur Ridge, for 6 to 9 year olds, other ages welcome. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free.
Mar. 17 (Wed.) – Timely Science: Voices of Yesterday, Science of Today. Curator’s Lunchtime Lecture by John Demboski, PhD, curator of vertebrate zoology, Zoology Dept. and Mary Jane Bradbury, Museum enactor. . Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. 12:15 p.m.
Mar. 20 (Sat.) – Rocks and Minerals. Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Rd. Golden, CO. 9 a.m. Enjoy an auto tour with Jack Reed, Emeritus Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey, to see and learn about typical outcrops of sedimentary, volcanic, metamorphic and intrusive rocks in the local area. Discuss what we can learn from examining rocks in outcrops. Ages 13- adult. This is a free program but registration is required. Info.: 720-497-7600.
Mar. 26-28 – Fort Collins Gem & Mineral Show. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO, in the ballroom at the west end. 4-8 p.m. Fri., 9-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun. This year's exhibits feature Minerals of the American West. Live demonstrations, including lapidary and wire wrapping, will be presented throughout the weekend. Door prizes, mineral specimen grab bag sales, and the silent auction are ongoing. Gem and mineral dealers sell everything from rockhounding equipment and ore-grade specimens to fine jewelry and stone beads. Adults $3/day or $5 3-day pass, 12-18 $1/day, under 12 free with adult.
March 27-28 – Hands of Spirit Gallery 13th Annual Spring Mineral and Jewelry Open House. 11-5. You're sure to find an incredible selection of the finest crystal and mineral specimens and a lovely selection of jewelry and polished stones. Info. & directions: 303-541-9727.
April
Apr. 7-24 (Wed.) – Trace Fossils: Tracks, Trails, Burrows, and Bites, course taught by Greg McDonald, PhD, Senior Curator of Natural History, Park Museum Management Program, National Park Service, and research associate, Earth Sciences Dept. Classroom 202, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. Ichnology, or the study of trace fossils, is the analysis of biogenic structures in sediments or other substrates that were caused by living organisms. Trace fossils of tracks, trails, burrows, nests, and coprolites can provide evidence of behavior and activity. McDonald will present a general overview of trace fossils and lead a field trip to two well-known trace fossil localities: Dinosaur Ridge and the Fossil Trace Golf Course. Field trip: Saturday, April 24, $110 member, $140 nonmember.
Apr. 8 (Thurs.) – Flatirons Mineral Club Silent Auction. West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave. (9th and Arapahoe, northeast corner), Boulder, CO. 7 p.m. Rocks, food, conversation, and shopping–what’s not to love? All are welcome!
April 9 (Fri.) – North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club Silent Auction. North Jeffco Senior Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Setup begins at 5:30 pm; auction starts at 6:45 pm. “Free refreshments, free parking, free admission. Come check out our silent auction, buy or sell items and have an evening of fun.”
Apr. 11 (Sun.) – Colorado's Changing Climate. Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Rd. Golden, CO. 1:30 p.m., phone; Join Robert Thompson and Laura Strickland from the U.S. Geological Survey for a discussion on methods scientists use to unravel the history of climate changes in Colorado over the last 15,000 years and how these changes have affected ecosystems in the Colorado Mountains. Ages 13- adult. This is a free program but registration is required. Info.: 720-497-7600.
Apr. 23-25 –
Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show. Holiday Inn, Denver
Central, 4849 Bannock St. (I-25 & I-70). Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Great dealers from around the world. Minerals,
fossils, meteorites, decorator items, gems, beads. Free
admission. Free parking. Info.:
Martin Zinn
Expositions.
Apr. 24-25 –
Bead Bazaar, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Bead Society. Dealers and classes on all things beady. Denver
Merchandise Mart Expo Building, 452 E. 58th Avenue (I-25 at 58th Avenue),
Denver, CO 80216. 10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun. Admission: $5/day.
Apr. 28 (Wed.) – Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Fireside
Chat: “When Crocodiles Swam the Seaway”, by Dan Fanelli; 7 - 8 p.m. in the Chevron Classroom (upstairs) at
the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison CO; all
are welcome, no charge.
Apr. 28 (Wed.) – CSI: La Brea: Murder & Mayhem on Wilshire Blvd., lecture by Dr. Sue Ware at the University of Colorado Natural History Museum, BioLounge, Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309. 6 p.m. "About the “perps”, “vics” and “trace evidence” that makes the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles, CA such a unique and important fossil site. Dire wolves, sabertooth cats, lions, ground sloths and bison are plentiful…and their bones have a story to tell! Please join us for a forensic romp” through one of the world’s most fascinating fossil collections. Part of the “Month of the Wolf Program” at the Museum, which kicks off on March 31.
May
May 1 (Sat.) –
Dinosaur
Discovery Day at Dinosaur Ridge. 16831 W. Alameda Parkway,
Morrison, CO. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dinosaur Discovery Days are an opportunity to view the tracks, bones,
and other spectacular examples of geology and paleontology along Dinosaur Ridge
with volunteer guides and without the distraction of passing traffic. These are
held monthly on the first Saturday of each month. W. Alameda Parkway over the Ridge will be closed to vehicular traffic and
guides will give demonstrations and answer questions at many of the
interpretive stops along the Ridge.
No reservations are necessary. Please park vehicles at the Dinosaur
Ridge Visitor Center or at the lot located at the base of the east side of the
Ridge. Shuttle buses (optional) pick passengers up on the east side of the
Ridge approximately every 15 minutes. Bus transportation: $2/person, kids 5 and
under free. Admission to the program and the Visitor Center is free. This
will be Cub Scout/Boy Scout Day. Geology exhibits and hands-on dinosaur
activities at the Visitor Center; expert guides at stops on the Dinosaur Ridge
Trail. Activities suitable for scouts to earn the belt loop, academic pin and
the Geology Merit Badge. Public is welcome (free). Scouts must register. Info: 303-697-3466 x13.
May
3 (Mon.) – Death in High Places: the Geology and
Paleontology of Porcupine Cave, Colorado, a presentation by Drs. Sue Ware
and Bob Raynolds at the monthly meeting of the
Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS). Ricketson
Auditorium, . Denver Museum of
Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.,
Denver, CO. 7 p.m. No charge and all are welcome to attend.
"Porcupine Cave in South Park, Colorado, is the highest fossil trove found
in North America. The cave excavation was a major WIPS project for 5-6 years
and involved over 50 WIPS members. Fossil bone was discovered by the son of one
of the Society's members, Don Rasmussen. Together with another long-time
member, Dr. Elaine Anderson, Don and many others excavated the cave, plotted
the stratigraphy, recorded the geology and sorted the
bones. This provided the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with thousands
of scientific specimens including the oldest date for snowy owl, coyote, and
black-footed ferret. Under the leadership of Don and Elaine many people were
introduced to Colorado's rich paleontological history. Whether bone-picking,
excavating, listening to the nighttime lectures, dissecting a badger on the
hood of a car, or enjoying the gourmet dinners cooked by nature writer Craig
Childs, Porcupine Cave was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for professional and
amateur alike. It was a large scale scientific discovery and research project
that is still being studied at the museum, and new and exciting finds are being
discovered daily. Doing field work there was scientifically important...AND...it was a lot of fun!"
May 8 (Sat.) – Colorado Mineral
Society Silent Auction. Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church,
920 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO. 11-3
All are welcome.
May 15 (Sat.) –
Friends of Mineralogy Silent Auction. Clement Community
Center, 1580 Yarrow St. (near Colfax & Wadsworth), Lakewood, CO. Noon to 3.
All welcome!
May 15-16 – Capital City
Rock & Gem Show. American Legion Hall, 2001 E. Lincoln Way, Cheyenne, WY. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4. Info.:
Carroll Schell, 307-632-7688
May 17-26 (Wed. & Fri., plus a field trip on Sat., May 22) – Introduction to Rocks and Minerals by Lou Taylor. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. Course designed for beginners who want an introduction to the world of rocks and minerals. This course offers an opportunity to explore the identification, classification, and value of rocks and minerals. Experience hands-on geology in class with a lecture and lab format, then apply class principles and explore local geology in a daylong field trip. $110 member, $140 nonmember.
May 27-31 (Thurs.-Mon.) – Geology by Canoe on the Green River. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. Bob Raynolds will lead a 60-mile paddle on the Green River, from Crystal Geyser to Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, where vast side systems and water channels branch out in all directions. This is one of the longest stretches of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. You'll enjoy hiking and exploring this beautiful area, where you'll see ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs etched in the canyon walls and experience western history in an area first documented by John Wesley Powell in 1869. $575 adult, $550 child (age 8-12)
May 28-31 – Scottsbluff, NE. SW Nebraska Rock Swap. Riverside Zoo Campground, S. Beltline Highway, Scottsbluff, NE. Contact: Sherman Lenhart.
May 29-30 – Natrona County 2010 Rock and Gem Show and Sale. Natrona County Fairgrounds, Industrial Building Casper, WY. Contact: Randy Sternberg 1-307-234-6156
June
June
11 (Fri. .) – USGS
Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the
Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the
morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday of
selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for either
or both classes. Free to anyone,
but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations:
303-202-4689, or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
June 19 (Sat.) – Annual GEOdyssey Mineral & Fossil Home
Sale. All specimens are a minimum of 10% off, with bigger
discounts for volume purchases… Drinks and snacks provided.
15339 West Ellsworth Drive, Golden, CO. (South on Indiana St. from 6th
Ave., into Mesa View Estates; turn right at the first street (McIntyre Circle)
and right at the next street (Ellsworth Drive). We are about midway down the
street on the left. ) 9-4. Info.:
303-279-5504.
June 19-20 – Wyoming State Show, sponsored by the Shoshone Rock Club. Park County Fairgrounds, 655 East 5th St. Powell, WY. Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-4. Info.: Jane Neale, 307-754-3285
June 25-26 (Fri-Sat.) – South Park Symposium on history and natural resources of South Park, to be held at Fairplay RE-2 School these two days. Talks will include local history and historic preservation, "Sheepherding", "South Park Salt Works 1862-1883", "Miner's Partner--the Burro", "Evolution of Colorado water use and laws", and an afternoon field trip to see Ice Age landforms in South Park. One can register for a half day, full day, or both days; complete 2-day registration is just $15
June 26-27 (Sat.-Sun.) – 2nd annual Rock Fair at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 1025 Northgate Rd., Colorado Springs, CO. Cosponsored by the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society. A mini-mineral show with related activities, in tents outside the Museum. A family event to include children's activities, food vendors, rock & mineral identification, seminars on rockhounding. The museum will run the outdoor equipment that day and as an added bonus we will run the Yellow-Jacket Stamp Mill at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This Mill is only run one time per year - a special event in itself! Info.: 719-488-0880.
July
July
9 (Fri. .) – USGS
Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the
Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the
morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday
of selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for
either or both classes. Free to
anyone, but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations:
303-202-4689, or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
July 9-11
(Fri.-Sun.) – Dinosaurs by Canoe on the Colorado River. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO. Field trip through the
ancient home of dinosaurs that roamed Earth 65 million years ago. This
adventure will include fascinating geologic formations that hold dinosaur
footprints and fossils. You'll paddle past amazing remnants of ancient
metamorphic rock, camp along the riverbanks, explore a natural amphitheater
with ancient Indian rock art, and hike into deep box canyons. $350 adult, $315 child (age 6-12).
August
Aug. 12-15 – Contin-Tail. Rodeo Grounds (Gregory Dr. & Rodeo Rd.), Buena Vista, CO. 9-5 all 4 days. Colorado’s largest outdoor gem & mineral show. More than 100 dealers, rocks, minerals, gems, beads, jewelry, lapidary items, demonstrations, fluorescent display in the grandstand Fri. and Sat. evenings, close to mineral collecting locations, in conjunction with Buena Vista Gold Rush Days Fluorescent display at the Grandstand Friday & Saturday nights. Free admission. Info.: Carolyn Tunnicliff, 303-833-2939 or 720-938-4194.
Aug.
13 (Fri. .) – USGS
Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the
Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the
morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday
of selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for
either or both classes. Free to
anyone, but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations: 303-202-4689,
or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
Aug 19-22 – Woodland Park Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, sponsored by Rock Gypsies. Woodland Park Saddle Club, Highway 24 (west of Wal-Mart), Woodland Park, CO; free admission and parking; for info contact Kim or Bodie Packham, 719-360-9665.
Aug 20-22 – Lake George Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Lake George Gem & Mineral Club. 37380 U.S. Hwy. 24, (next to post office), Lake George, CO. 9-5. Free admission; contact John Rakowski, P.O. Box 171, Lake George, CO 80827, 719-748-3861
September
Sept. 3-6 – Agate Swap. City Park-NW edge of Crawford, NE. Info.: Wade Beins
1-308-432-8950.
Sep. 3-6 –
Colorado Mining Exhibit Foundation educational exhibit tent at Taste of
Colorado;
"The Importance of Mining and Minerals to a Strong America". All are invited
to visit this display if you are at the Taste of Colorado festival in downtown
Denver, Labor Day weekend, and volunteer help to set up and help staff the
exhibit is most welcome; please contact Guy Johnson
as per the info below: "More than 500,000 people attend the four-day event
and thousands went through our 40 ft. x 40 ft. tent (including hundreds of
teachers) in 2009. They tried their hand at gold panning, the fossil hunt, saw
the many free educational videos and CDs that are available on mining and
reclamation and took home rock samples and educational material. Volunteers are
solicited; contact Guy Johnson, the Exhibit
Coordinator at (303) 969-0365.
Sept. 9 (Thurs.) – Legal
Issues and Cases Surrounding Land Use in the West, lecture by
William Perry Pendley, President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Mountain States Legal Foundation, part of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry Heritage
Lecture Series. Western Museum of Mining and
Industry, 225 North Gate Boulevard (I-25 Gleneagle
exit, #156A), Colorado Springs, CO.
7-8:30 p.m. Mr. Pendley has argued cases
before the Supreme Court of the United States as well as various federal courts
of appeals. He won what Time called a "legal earthquake" when the
Supreme Court ruled in his favor in the historic equal protection case, Adarand Constructors Inc. v. Pena (1995). His monthly
column, Summary Judgment, appears throughout the country. He is the author of
three books: It Takes a Hero (1994); War on the West (1995); and Warriors for
the West (2006). Free and open to the public, but please make reservations by calling 719-488-0880.
Sept.
10 (Fri. .) – USGS
Free GPS, Map, & Compass Classes. Building 810 on the
Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Map & Compass sessions are in the
morning, 9-11:30. "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12:30-5. .On the second Friday
of selected months, beginning January 8, 2010. You may sign up for
either or both classes. Free to
anyone, but reservations are required and space is limited Info. & reservations: 303-202-4689,
or email gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
Sep. 10-12 (Fri.-Sun.) – Creede, Colorado, Mineral Field Symposium, to be held in Creede, CO, sponsored by the Colorado Chapter, Friends of Mineralogy, and the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum. The event will include a Friday evening welcoming reception and lecture presentation about Creede by Ed Raines; a program of lectures on Creede minerals, geology, and mining history during the day on Saturday; an optional banquet Saturday evening; and a field trip to mining and geological sites around the Creede area on Sunday. Most of the symposium events will be held at the Creede Underground Mining Museum and Community Center. There will be displays of minerals from Creede, as well as sales booths by mineral dealers specializing in specimens from the Creede district. Info.: Lou Conti.
Sep. 11 (Sat.) – Dinosaur
Discovery Day at Dinosaur Ridge. 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This
month’s theme will be "Reading Really Rocks". Festivities
include dinosaur story time for kids, a used geology book sale for the adults,
and a book signing by Dinosaur Ridge authors. Dinosaur Discovery Days are an opportunity to view the tracks, bones, and
other spectacular examples of geology and paleontology along Dinosaur Ridge
with volunteer guides and without the distraction of passing traffic. These are held monthly on the first
Saturday of each month. W. Alameda
Parkway over the Ridge will be closed to vehicular traffic and guides will give
demonstrations and answer questions at many of the interpretive stops along the
Ridge. No reservations are
necessary. Please park vehicles at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center or at the
lot located at the base of the east side of the Ridge. Shuttle buses (optional)
pick passengers up on the east side of the Ridge approximately every 15
minutes. Bus transportation: $3/person, kids 5 and under free. Admission to the
program and the Visitor Center is free. Info: 303-697-3466 x13.
Sept. 15 (Wed.) – CSM Geology Museum Open House,
Reception, and Silent Auction, held
during the week of the Denver Gem and Mineral Show. Colorado
School of Mines Geology Museum, 13th and Maple Streets, Golden, CO. 6 to 9 p.m. All are invited!
Sept. 15-19 – Colorado Mineral and Fossil
Show, Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver,
CO. Free parking and admission, 200 dealers from around the world. Free shuttle
bus to shows at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6,
Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. . Info.: Martin Zinn Expositions,
P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax 505-867-0073.
Sept. 15-19 – The
2010 Denver Coliseum Show, sponsored by Eons Expositions. Denver
Coliseum, 1900 44th Street, Denver, CO 80216. 10-6 Wed.-Sat.,
10-4 Sun. Wholesale and retail show. More than 120 dealers
from ten countries. Minerals, fossils, crystals,
miners’ rough, meteorites, carvings, gemstones, artisan jewelry, gold,
coins, and related equipment, services, and displays. Free
admission, parking, and overnight RV parking. Info: Lowell Carhart,
7514 Antelope
Sept. 17-19 – 42nd Annual Denver Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Greater Area Denver Gem & Mineral Council. Denver Merchandise Mart, Expo Hall, 451 E 58th Ave (I-25 exit 215), Denver, CO. Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. This is the second-largest gem and mineral show in the entire U.S., and dealers and museums from all over the country come with items to sell and exhibits. Also featuring speakers and programs. Kids' Corner and Kids' Treasure Hunt sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey. Free Gold Panning for Kids sponsored by the Gold Prospectors of Colorado. The theme for this year's show is: Minerals of Creede/Mineral County. Free shuttle bus to satellite shows. In conjunction with the Colorado Fossil Expo. Admission: adults $6, teens & seniors $4, under 13 free with adult, incl. Colorado Fossil Expo.
Sept. 18 (Sat.) – Keep
What You Find Gold & Gemstone Panning. Western
Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Boulevard (I-25 Gleneagle exit, #156A), Colorado Springs, CO. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Take a tour of the museum
to learn how to pan for real gold and gemstones just like the prospectors of
the 1800s. Each visitor gets to keep whatever treasures they find! Daily tours
begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations required (regular admission
applies).
Thurs., Sept. 23 (Thurs.) –
Laws of the Land Exhibit Opening. Western
Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Boulevard (I-25 Gleneagle exit, #156A), Colorado Springs, CO. 5-7 p.m. Margaret Whiting Exhibit
“Laws of the Land” will exhibit work by artist Margaret Whiting,
who explores contemporary issues related to land use and encourages thoughtful
consideration of the laws that regulate our relationship to the land by
highlighting phrases and words in the text of law books to build new
statements. Related programming will explore the history and future of the
Mining Law of 1872. The exhibit will run from Sept. 23 to Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-4
p.m.
Sept. 25 (Sat.) –
Mining Claim Workshop. Western
Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Boulevard (I-25 Gleneagle exit, #156A), Colorado Springs, CO. 10-11:30 a.m. Join members of the Gold
Prospectors of Colorado as they present on the history of mining claims and
discuss and demonstrate how claims are stacked. Workshop admission is $10.00,
includes museum entry.
October
Oct. 8-9
(Fri-Sat.) – STEMAPALOOZA,
a Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics expo. Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO..
9-4 Fri., 9-2 Sat. It is FREE and open to the public both days. For kids, families,
school classes; all kinds of hands-on science activities and information.
Open. We (USGS) and many others
will have a booth here.
Oct. 10-16 –
National Earth
Science Week, sponsored by the
American Geological Institute and others. The theme of 2010 Earth Science Week
is "Exploring Energy".
Earth Science Week Teachers Packets of posters, booklets, a DVD, an
activity calendar, etc., can be ordered online for $6.95, OR (!) the USGS in
Denver has copies and you may obtain one from us at no charge by either asking
for it in person at the USGS Map Store, Building 810, Denver Federal Center,
6th Ave. & Kipling, Lakewood CO, open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, or picking
one up from our USGS booths at (1) STEMAPALOOZA on Oct. 8-9; (2) the GSA Annual
Meeting on Nov. 1-3 (see below); or (3), as supplies last, at the Colorado
Science Teachers Conference, Nov. 19, Denver Merchandise Mart.
Oct. 9 (Sat.) – Dinosaur Discovery Day at Dinosaur Ridge. 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last Discovery Day of the year, Featuring Girl Scout Day and Earth Science Week. Dinosaur Discovery Days are an opportunity to view the tracks, bones, and other spectacular examples of geology and paleontology along Dinosaur Ridge with volunteer guides and without the distraction of passing traffic. These are held monthly on the first Saturday of each month. W. Alameda Parkway over the Ridge will be closed to vehicular traffic and guides will give demonstrations and answer questions at many of the interpretive stops along the Ridge. No reservations are necessary. Please park vehicles at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center or at the lot located at the base of the east side of the Ridge. Shuttle buses (optional) pick passengers up on the east side of the Ridge approximately every 15 minutes. Bus transportation: $3/person, kids 5 and under free. Admission to the program and the Visitor Center is free. Info: 303-697-3466 x13.
Oct. 11 (Mon.) – Crystal
Mining in the Crystal Peak Area, lecture by Joseph Dorris,
sponsored by the Pikes Peak Posse of the Westerners. Colorado
Springs Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80904. 6 p.m. "Author Joseph Dorris,
a lifelong miner, mineral collector and dealer as well as owner of Glacier Peak
Mining LLC, will share with you an insight into the depths of mining and
producing Colorado mineral specimens and gemstones including amazonite, smoky
quartz, and topaz."
Oct. 13 (Wed.) –
Field Trip. A public field trip for Earth Science
Week will be led by USGS geologist Dr. Pete Modreski. 4:30-6:30 p.m. This will be a short (1/2
mile) hike to see an old copper mine located at the base of Lookout Mountain,
on the outskirts of Golden, CO. We
will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the cul-de-sac at the end of Bonvue
Drive, one block off Lookout Mountain Rd. and 0.85 mile west of the traffic
light at 6th Ave. and 19th St., Golden.
Be prepared for a rough trail with cactus, rocks, brush, and poison ivy;
elevation climb is about 200 feet.
We'll see and discuss local geology, rocks, minerals, and natural
history. For questions or more info
contact Pete Modreski,
303-202-4766.
Oct. 16 (Sat.) – Dinosaur
Discovery Day at Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
(just west of the C-470 exit at Alameda Parkway). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinosaur
Discovery Days are an opportunity to view the tracks, bones, and other
spectacular examples of geology and paleontology along Dinosaur Ridge with
volunteer guides and without the distraction of passing traffic. These are held monthly on the first
Saturday of each month. W. Alameda Parkway over the Ridge will be closed to
vehicular traffic and guides will give demonstrations and answer questions at
many of the interpretive stops along the Ridge. No reservations are necessary. This month
featuring Girl Scout Day as well as National Fossil Day, International
Astronomy Day, World Space Week, and Earth Science Week at Dinosaur Ridge! All
are welcome, with special activities planned for Girl Scouts. Please park
vehicles at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center or at the lot located at the base
of the east side of the Ridge. Shuttle buses (optional) pick passengers up on
the east side of the Ridge approximately every 15 minutes. Bus transportation:
$3/person, kids 5 and under free. Admission to the program and the Visitor
Center is free. Info: Tom Moklestad, 303-697-3466 x13.
Oct. 23-24 – Mineral Sale at the home
(barn, actually) of Ray and Eloise Berry.
7513 Tudor Rd., Colorado Springs , CO (I-25 exit 149)
9-4. Directions & info:
719-598-7877.
Oct. 26 (Tues.) – The Chinese National Museum, lecture by Dr.
Bruce Geller, Director, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, part of The
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Fireside Chat Series. Lutheran Church of the Master,
NE corner of Bear Creek Parkway, W. Alameda, and W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood, CO.
7 p.m. In the spring of 2010 Dr.
Geller had the rare opportunity to take a backroom tour of the Chinese National
Museum. Come and see his pictures
and hear the story of his "trek" through this famed storehouse of
fossils! Info.: Tom Moklestad,
303-697-3466.
Oct. 30 (Sat.) – Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge Hike, Geological Society of America Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip #411. You do not need to be a member of the GSA or attend the GSA meetings, but you must register in advance. (You need to scroll down to the field trip number to register)
Oct. 30 (Sat.) – Mountain Bike adventure, Red Rocks, Dinosaur Ridge and Matthew Winters Parks, Geological Society of America Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip #408. You do not need to be a member of the GSA or attend the GSA meetings, but you must register in advance. (You need to scroll down to the field trip number to register)
Oct. 30 (Sat.) – Dinosaur Quarries. New interpretation of paleoecology and history of quarries, Geological Society of America Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip #413. You do not need to be a member of the GSA or attend the GSA meetings, but you must register in advance. (You need to scroll down to the field trip number to register)
Oct. 31- Nov. 3 (Sun.-Wed.) – The Geological Society of America Annual
Meeting,
a national geological conference. Convention Center, Denver, CO. Geologists must register to attend the
meeting, but we at the USGS (Pete Modreski) have a
limited number of complimentary passes for admission to the exhibit hall only
(many exhibits by geoscience companies, book
publishers, professional societies, universities, state geological
surveys). The exhibit hall is open Sunday
6-8. (welcoming session), Monday and Tuesday 9-6.,
Wednesday 9-2 p.m. If you are
interested in coming to see the exhibits please contact Pete Modreski,
303-202-4766.
November
Nov. 1 (Mon.) – Geology of Dinosaur Ridge Family Trip, Geological Society of America Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip #415. You do not need to be a member of the GSA or attend the GSA meetings, but you must register in advance. (You need to scroll down to the field trip number to register)
Nov. 4 (Thurs.) – Old and new geologic studies of the Front Range, Geological Society of America Dinosaur Ridge Field Trip #419. You do not need to be a member of the GSA or attend the GSA meetings, but you must register in advance. (You need to scroll down to the field trip number to register)
Nov. 5 (Fri.) – Rock Out for the Ridge, a fund-raising evening (dinner, silent auction, and lecture) for the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. Red Rocks Park Visitors Center. The lecture presentation will be by Mr. Mike Green, "The Rooney Ranch Story". Tickets: $75. Info.: Clare Marshall, 303-697-3466 x 105.
November 5-7,
Denver Area Mineral Dealers Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Jefferson County
Fairgrounds Exhibit Halls, 15200 W. 6th Ave, Golden, CO. Fri. & Sat. 10-6,
Sun. 11-4.
18 Dealers with Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary, Jewelry, &
Carvings. Public Welcome. Free Admission! Info.: 303-279-5504 or 303-986-3647.
Nov. 20 –
21 – Hands of Spirit Gallery
13th Annual Holiday Mineral and Jewelry Open House. 11-5. You're sure to find an incredible selection of the finest
crystal and mineral specimens and a lovely selection of jewelry. Refreshments
will be served. Info. & directions: 303-541-9727.
December
Dec 10-12 – Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Rd. (Nelson & Hover), Longmont, CO. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5. 16 dealers, door prizes, and exhibits, including fluorescent room, USGS, and Dinosaur Ridge. Class on wire wrap, speakers on Colorado gemstones, gemstone treatments and simulants, and alien volcanoes, demonstrations of flint knapping. Special kids’ activities include gold panning. Free parking. Food available. Admission: Age 14 and up $3 Fri, $5 Sat. or Sun., 12 and under free with paid adult. Held in conjunction with the Boulder Model Railroad Club Annual Show Sat.-Sun. Info.: Ray Gilbert. Dealer Info.: John Hurst.
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