Our Field Trips go from March through October of each year. The new year field trips will be posted no later than February of each year. -Meet and leave times identified by *, see legend at bottom of list for these times
*March 23rd
* Rockville - Leaf Fossils.
Meet at Chevron-Hwy 55/95 Junction (5644 Buntrock Rd, Marsing)
*April 20th
*Big Egg Claim for Thundereggs.
Meet at Chevron (HWY55&95).(5644 Buntrock Rd, Marsing)
*** May 18th
*** Tony Funk rock yard with multiple clubs, BBQ, next day-joint field trip with Magic Valley
Club and other clubs, more info will be announced as soon as plans are completed.
204 Washington St, Gooding, ID.
**June 22nd
** Pink Plume Claim—Pink Plume Agate
Meet at Owyhee Junction Hwy 201 and Owyhee Ave (2499 OR-201, Nyssa, OR)
**July 20th
** Graveyard Point - Moss Agate
Meet at Chevron-Hwy 55/95 Junction (5644 Buntrock Rd, Marsing)
**Aug 24th
** OGMS Picture Jasper Claim
Meet at Chevron-Hwy 55/95 Junction (5644 Buntrock Rd, Marsing)
*September 21st
* Blue Egg Club Claim for Blue Opal Thunder Eggs.
Meet @ Homedale Park by the Tank (just east of four corners) (E Idaho Ave and S 2nd St E).
*October 19th
*Bruneau Wood Pile—Petrified Wood and Pine Cones
Meet at Walter’s Ferry Boat Ramp, Melba
*(meet @ 8am – leave @ 8:30)
**(meet @ 7am – leave @ 7:30)
*** (Overnight Trip)
Note: Field trips are subject to change. Please attend the general meetings to confirm field trips and get directions. Field Trip Information, contact John Wright at 208-571-6873 | Red Lovette at 208-965-7624
*All field trips are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.
USEFUL ITEMS TO BRING ON A FIELD TRIP
Buckets, Shovel, Rock Hammer, Pick (Large and Small), Sieve, Gloves, Spray Bottle for Water, Small Scrub Brush, Knee Pads, Magnifier, Plenty of Drinking Water, Food, Appropriate Clothing, Protective Eyewear, Day Pack or Back Pack, Umbrella, Pry Bar, Tick Spray, First Aid Kit, Protective clothing and sunscreen to avoid sun burns. Shovel and fire extinguisher to put out any fires that may start.
Trips can last most of the day.
Generally, a High-Clearance Vehicle and sometimes 4WD or an ATV is required.
Please remember to not park on tall grass or sagebrush as the fire season is in full swing and watch out for snakes.
Pack out what you pack in and pick up all litter.
When you are finished, fill in all holes that are dug at the site.
ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS.
