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.

August Field Trip

Keweenaw Week 2026

Dates: August 3, 2026 to August 8, 2026

Host: Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club

Locations: Keweenaw Peninsula, MI (Copper Country)

What You Will Find: Copper, Prehnite, agate, Datolite, Epidote and Copper related minerals

Dress Code: Long pants and sturdy boots. Water shoes or high rubber boots if hunting along the shoreline are strongly suggested

Lodging: There are several choices from hotels to camprounds in the Houghton/Hancock area and you may stay where you wish.

Details: The Copper Country Rock and Mineral club' s schedule is posted on the club website ccrmc.info

Schedule of Seaman Museum Events:

Monday, August 3

9am – 6:45pm: Gift Shop Sale & Extended Hours – All customers will receive 15% off* their purchases in the gift shop - ONE DAY ONLY! *Admission not subject to discount. Some exclusions apply. Discounts cannot be combined.

7pm – 8pm: Evening lecture presented by Dr. John Rakovan, Senior Museum Curator at the New Mexico Mineral Museum. His talk will be about “New insights into the structure and formation of wire silver and gold.” This will be held in the building right across the parking lot from the museum called the Alumni Center (formerly the Advanced Technology Development Complex).

Wednesday, August 5

10am – 4pm: Annual Surplus Sale where minerals and other items will fall into 3 pricing tiers: price as marked, 20% off and 40% off. This will be held at the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum in our outdoor area just past the parking lot.

Friday, August 7

9am - 5pm: Non-perishable Food Drive to benefit the Husky Food Access Network at Michigan Tech. Bring in 3 items to receive free admission for 1 person!

Please see the Seaman Museum website for event details

September Field Trips

September 12, 2026 (Saturday) 9:30AM - 2:30 PM, 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

DRESS CODE: Long pants, sturdy boots (steel-toed highly recommended), hard hats and high visibility/safety vests are required for this field trip. Safety eyewear required when breaking rocks.

LODGING: Day trip, should not be needed.

OTHER NOTES: Park on the side of the road outside the gate and wait for directions. Bring plenty of water for hydration. A wagon or dolly is very useful. Additional suggested items to bring: hammer, sledge, chisel, wrapping material like newspaper or paper towel, sunblock and snacks. Walmart has steel-toed boots at a reasonable price.

October Field Trips

Tentative Date October 3, 2026 (Saturday) Time: TBD, Byholt Quarry, Schoolcraft MI

Hosted by: Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society

Point of Contact: Ken Ahrens

LOCATION: Byholt Quarry, 11360 4th Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087

Cost: TBD

WHAT WILL YOU FIND: Petoskey Stone, Septaria, Pudding Stone, glacial rocks