Welcome to the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society (KGMS)
The 2026 KGMS Rock & Gem Show is May 1-3, 2026, more info on the Show page
Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society (KGMS) sponsored field trips are open to those members in good standing. Attendance may be limited for some trips and prior registration may be required. Safety gear and protocols MUST be followed by all who participate. Contact Linda for more information regarding field trips or ideas for trip locales.
Date: September 27, 2025(Saturday) TIME: 9AM - 3PM, Cheney Quarry, Bellevue MI
Hosted by: Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society
Please email lindabergeon@yahoo.com to let Linda know if you plan to attend
LOCATION: 9400 Sand Road, Bellevue, MI 49021
Cost: FREE
WHAT WILL YOU FIND: Fossils, Calcite, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Limestone
DRESS CODE: Long pants, sturdy boots, hard hats and high visibility vests are required for this field trip.
LODGING: Day trip, should not be needed.
OTHER NOTES: NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE ARE ALLOWED ON THIS TRIP! Park in a line on the side of the road outside the gate. At 9AM, we will follow Linda into the quarry area and she will show us where to park. There are no restroom facilities so plan accordingly. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks for the day.
At 2:30pm, Linda will honk her horn 3 times to let us know when it is time to pack up to leave, Linda will be locking the gate to the quarry area at 3pm, so please be on time and plan your collecting time accordingly.
October 4, 2025 (Saturday) TIME: 12 NOON - 4 PM, Byholt Quarry, Schoolcraft, MI (Tentative Date)
Hosted by: Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society
Please email lindabergeon@yahoo.com to let Linda know if you plan to attend
LOCATION: Byholt Quarry, 11360 4th Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
COST: $5 for individuals, $7 for families (Family defined as 2 or more persons from same household/residence)
WHAT WILL YOU FIND: Petoskey Stone, Septaria, Pudding Stone, Gowganda Tillite, glacial rocks
DRESS CODE: Long pants, sturdy boots, hard hats and high visibility vests are required for this field trip.
LODGING: Day trip, should not be needed.
OTHER NOTES: The pit may be operational that day so please arrive no more than 15 minutes early, if possible. Park on the side of the road at the gate and wait for directions.