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May: Amber
Picture of samples of Amber

Amber — ancient, gorgeous, and surprisingly not a mineral!

Join us as Maxine Dearborn takes us on a dazzling journey through one of nature's most extraordinary gems. From rough raw finds to stunning finished jewelry, you'll see and touch real samples, learn how Amber forms, where it's found, and how to polish, care for, and identify it.


Warning: you WILL leave wanting an Amber necklace. Don't miss it!

June: Iceland
Rugged Iceland landscape

Fire, ice, and everything

in between!

Iceland sits on one of the most geologically wild places on Earth, where tectonic plates collide, volcanoes roar, and the ground itself is constantly changing. Our next meeting dives into this incredible island and the forces that shape it.


Whether you're a rockhound, a traveler, or just someone who loves when the Earth goes dramatic; get in on it!

July: Picnic
Picture of picnic basket and food

It's picnic season and

members get to party!

Our annual July picnic is a members-only good time, and we want YOU there with your best picnic dish; friends, and fellow rock lovers, what more could you ask for?

Not a member yet? No problem! Apply in June and you'll be in just in time to grab a lawn chair and join the fun.


Don't sit this one out — apply today and let's celebrate summer together! 

Two OGMS members holding a gold nugget at the NHMLAC

Photo credit: Refugio Lira