Welcome to the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society (KGMS)
KGMS Tailgate - Date Change
Saturday, September 23, 2023; details on the Tailgate page
Each year we take one major trip and some smaller ones. Below is a list of upcoming Field Trips & Travel. If you would like to suggest a location to take a field trip to, please let a board member know. Remember, in order to attend any field trips, digging or not, you must be a current member in good standing.
**We are currently looking for additional field trip committee members. This position would find and plan trips for the club. For more info, see a board member.
KGMS members in good standing (dues must be paid) can participate in collecting field trips.
Rules:
• If you aren't a KGMS member, you can become one ahead of time or the day of the event.
Standard safety equipment required (hardhats, steel toe boots, safety vests, safety glasses)
• Be on time for escorted field trips. If you are late, you will not be allowed on the trip
• Some field trips may have additional rules (e.g. mines)
Please feel free to contact Kim with any questions
Upcoming Field Trips:
Byholt Quarry, Schoolcraft, MI
September 30, 2023 (Saturday) (rain day TBD) 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society
Please email kgmsfieldtrip@gmail.com to let Kim know if you plan to attend
LOCATION: Byholt Quarry, 11360 South 4th Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
COST: $5 for individuals, $7 for families
WHAT YOU WILL FIND: Petoskey Stone, Septaria, Pudding Stone, 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.
Sylvania Minerals Quarry, South Rockwood, MI
October 14, 2023 (Saturday) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hosted by: Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society
Please email kgmsfieldtrip@gmail.com to let Kim know if you plan to attend
LOCATION: Sylvania Minerals, 5699 Ready Road, South Rockwood, MI 48179
COST: FREE
WHAT YOU WILL FIND: Fossils, Celestine, Calcite, Dolomite, Limonite, Pyrite, Magnetite, Quartz, Rutile, Tourmaline, Zircon (valid minerals per mindat)
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. Parking is through the gate and down the driveway to the upper parking lot on the left side of the driveway. Please be aware of the trucks entering and leaving the complex. We will meet in the parking area and wait for directions from there.