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
Dates:TBD FRI.- SUN (1O DAYS) ISHPEMING GEM AND MINERAL SHOW FIRST WEEKEND AND HOUGHTON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW 2ND WEEKEND. SHOWS ARE FREE. 2 QUARRY DIGS @ $10.00/PERSON/DIG. HUNT FOR COPPER, DOLOMITE, HEMATITE, MAGNETITE AND BANDED IRONSTONE. HUNT FOR YOOPERLITES AT NIGHT.
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 2026 (Friday) to August 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 or the Magnuson Country Inn, Ishpeming
Details: The Ishpeming club' s schedule typically consists of:
Friday morning, August 2026 - a field trip to the Republic Mine for specular hematite and banded iron formation. $10 per person. NO YOUNG CHILDREN.
Saturday, August 2026- Rock Show at Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, MI.
9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Free Admission and door prizes
Sunday, August 2026 - 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, 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.
Keweenaw Week 2026
Dates: August 2026 to August 2025
Host: Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club
Locations: Keweenaw Peninsula, MI (Copper Country)
What You Will Find: Copper, Prehnite, agate, Datolite, Epidote and Copper related mineral
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