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.
August Field Trips
Annual August KGMS Trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Subject to show cancellations)
Our trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula is centered on shows and field trips hosted by local clubs. We understand that everyone has a different schedule. Please feel free to come and leave as you like.
Dates: August 1, 2025 (Friday) to August 3. 2025 (Sunday)
Host: Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club
Locations: Ishpeming, MI (Iron Country)
Lodging: There are a lot of choices and you may stay where you wish. Most of our members stay at the Country Village Resort which includes multiple accommodation levels: tent, RV, cabin and hotel
Details: The Ishpeming club' s schedule typically consists of:
Friday morning, August 1, 2025 - a field trip to the Republic Mine for specular hematite and banded iron formation. $10 per person. NO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Saturday, August 2, 2025- Rock Show at Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, MI.
9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Free Admission and door prizes
Sunday, August 3, 2025 - a field trip to the Lindbergh quarry for Kona dolomite $10 per person to attend. Sign up sheet will be available at the show. NO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Note: on Thursday, July 31st, we will get together for a 6:30 PM kick-off dinner at Jerzi's 41 which is located at 9965 US Highway 41, Champion, MI.
Date: September 27, 2025(Saturday) TIME: 9AM - 2PM, 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: Park on the side of the road outside the gate and wait for directions.
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.