The Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society (KGMS) is a 501 (c)(3) educational organization whose main purpose is to further interest in gems, minerals, geology, paleontology, and lapidary arts.

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The KGMS also awards geology scholarships every year to student(s) attending Western Michigan University’s Geological Sciences Department.

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The Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society celebrated their 65th Anniversary. The KGMS is also affiliated with non-profit organizations: Mid-West Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.