The October 29 field trip to Roxbury for garnets will be shortened due to the potential for snow in western Connecticut on Saturday. The field trip leader will be there at 9 AM, in case other hardy souls show up, but will only stay for about 1 1/2 hours (to around 10:30). If you have never collected here before, this would give you an orientation … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
November 2011 meeting
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the dining room (cafeteria) of the Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., in Bristol. We will begin with a short business meeting, followed by refreshments, and then the program. Our program will be a talk on Minerals of China by Kevin Downey. Those of you who remember Kevin's talk … [Read more...]
From the Bristol Press: Rock on
Sunday, October 16, 2011 6:51 PM EDT By Erica Schmitt, Staff Writer BRISTOL — Outfitted in their Be a Rockhound shirts, members of the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club shared treasures of every shape, size and color Sunday. Their 39th Annual Gem & Mineral Show was a magnet for Boy Scouts, families, and nature enthusiasts. Local gem stones, … [Read more...]
October 2011 field trip
Our last trip of the season will be Saturday, October 29 to Green's Farm in Roxbury. A map will be included in the next bulletin. Even if you've collected here before, it's still a great spot. If you're new to collecting, it's also a great spot because we always find GARNETS!! Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]