2018 ARCHIVES: Scientific Excursions
Chicago has ready access to well-known scenic sites and we’re pleased to offer many exciting and informative scientific excursions. Three half-day trips will be offered on Tuesday, April 10th and one full-day trip will be offered on Thursday, April 12th. Pre-registration and fee required. Sign up early, space is limited!
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(F1) Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise Aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises
Cost per person: $43; includes admission fees and guided narration
Hosted by: Amelie Davis
Chicago is known for world-class architecture and the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruise is “one of the top ten tours in the U.S.” (TripAdvisor). CAF-certified volunteer tour guides will interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest cities in less than 100 years. On this tour, you will get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history. A full-service bar and snack bar are available onboard (at own expense).
We’ll depart The Palmer House Hotel for a short (0.8 mile) walk to the boat dock. Tour departs rain or shine, and the boat ride is 90 minutes long. Please plan attire accordingly (although note that the boat does have an indoor space with viewing windows and seating in case of inclement weather. After the boat ride you are free to explore the city and walk back to the hotel on your own, or follow your fearless leader back to the hotel. This field trip is a great opportunity to network and chat with US-IALE colleagues while learning about Chicago architecture!
Hosted by: Amelie Davis
Chicago is known for world-class architecture and the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruise is “one of the top ten tours in the U.S.” (TripAdvisor). CAF-certified volunteer tour guides will interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest cities in less than 100 years. On this tour, you will get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history. A full-service bar and snack bar are available onboard (at own expense).
We’ll depart The Palmer House Hotel for a short (0.8 mile) walk to the boat dock. Tour departs rain or shine, and the boat ride is 90 minutes long. Please plan attire accordingly (although note that the boat does have an indoor space with viewing windows and seating in case of inclement weather. After the boat ride you are free to explore the city and walk back to the hotel on your own, or follow your fearless leader back to the hotel. This field trip is a great opportunity to network and chat with US-IALE colleagues while learning about Chicago architecture!
(F2) Behind the Scenes at The Field Museum of Natural History
Cost per person: $43; includes transportation, admission fee, guided tour (Space is limited to 22 people and is now at capacity)
Hosted by: Field Museum Researchers
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It was founded in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago and includes 35 diverse, high-quality, permanent exhibits. More than 140 Field Museum researchers are conducting leading-edge research in its labs and around the globe. On this tour, participants will have a behind-the-scenes look at three different research collections (including fishes, birds, and insects). Additionally, participants will hear about the integrated social-ecological approach to urban conservation taken by researchers in the Keller Science Action Center
After the tour you’ll have some free time to visit the museum on your own before departure back to the hotel.
Hosted by: Field Museum Researchers
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. It was founded in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago and includes 35 diverse, high-quality, permanent exhibits. More than 140 Field Museum researchers are conducting leading-edge research in its labs and around the globe. On this tour, participants will have a behind-the-scenes look at three different research collections (including fishes, birds, and insects). Additionally, participants will hear about the integrated social-ecological approach to urban conservation taken by researchers in the Keller Science Action Center
After the tour you’ll have some free time to visit the museum on your own before departure back to the hotel.
CANCELED: (F3) Parks by Bus
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(F4) Indiana Dunes State Park and National Lakeshore
Cost per person: $70; includes transportation, lunch/bottled water, state park entry fee, gratuities (Space is limited to 52 participants)
Hosted by: Emily Minor, accompanied by ecological researchers from the local USGS office.
The Indiana Dunes extend nearly 15 miles along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, just an hour away from downtown Chicago. Considered by some to be the ‘birth place of ecology’ because of Henry Cowles’ 1899 classic paper on plant succession, the Dunes are still among the most significant landscapes in America. We will take the bus and explore both the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Indiana Dunes State Park. At the National Lakeshore, we will view a short movie about the Dunes, explore the visitor center, and take a hike with a National Park Ranger. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then spend the afternoon at the State Park. Here we will enjoy some time at the nature center and then separate into groups for another (optional) hike according to interests and abilities. Among the hikes will be the 3-dune challenge (http://www.indianadunes.com/3dc/), which incorporates the three tallest dunes in the park. Other options will include easy (i.e., flat) and moderate trails. If nature cooperates, we should see spring wildflowers.
This is a full day field trip. Tour departs rain or shine, please plan attire accordingly.
Hosted by: Emily Minor, accompanied by ecological researchers from the local USGS office.
The Indiana Dunes extend nearly 15 miles along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, just an hour away from downtown Chicago. Considered by some to be the ‘birth place of ecology’ because of Henry Cowles’ 1899 classic paper on plant succession, the Dunes are still among the most significant landscapes in America. We will take the bus and explore both the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Indiana Dunes State Park. At the National Lakeshore, we will view a short movie about the Dunes, explore the visitor center, and take a hike with a National Park Ranger. We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then spend the afternoon at the State Park. Here we will enjoy some time at the nature center and then separate into groups for another (optional) hike according to interests and abilities. Among the hikes will be the 3-dune challenge (http://www.indianadunes.com/3dc/), which incorporates the three tallest dunes in the park. Other options will include easy (i.e., flat) and moderate trails. If nature cooperates, we should see spring wildflowers.
This is a full day field trip. Tour departs rain or shine, please plan attire accordingly.
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