“Friends of Mineralogy of New Jersey is the NJ Chapter of the national Friends of Mineralogy organization whose objective is to promote, support, protect, and expand the collecting of mineral specimens, while furthering the recognition of the scientific, economic, and aesthetic value of minerals and mineral collecting.”
Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at 37 Vanderburg in Marlboro.
Field trips are for club members only. We go on several trips a year in surrounding states. Be sure to join so you don't miss out
There are a number of rock shows in the area. Check back regularly to stay up to date with upcoming shows
Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society;
LU Lu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike;
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; $7 per adult,
$2 kids 12 and under. Scouts in uniform free;
Fossils, minerals, gems, speakers and exhibits. Kids mineral corner and fossil dig with free giveaways.
Scouting merit badge information available.
Food and door prizes throughout both days;
Contact Douglas M Klieger, (610) 316-8052; Email: dklieger@verizon.net; Website: phillyrocks.org
Retail show; Silver Spiral Creations; Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; Free; Crystal, minerals, jewelry, cabochons, stone accessories; contact Lynne Patnode, (860) 459-9165; Email: Silverspiralcreations@gmail.com; Website: silverspiralcreations.com
1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA
2 miles off of Mass Turnpike - (2nd Rotary)
Admission: $5
FREE Parking
12 and under FREE with paid adult
Free mineral specimen for children
Scouts in uniform FREE with paid adult
Door Prize Drawings * Exhibits
Food will be available on site
Presented by the
Connecticut Valley Mineral Club
Springfield, MA
A non-profit educational organization
Facebook – cvmineral club
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Directions
From NORTH or SOUTH
From I-91 North or South Take Exit 11 East (Old Exit # 14) Onto Mass Pike East to
Exit 49 (Old Exit # 5)
Stay to the right coming off the exit ramp.
At the light turn left/North on to Memorial Dr./Route 33. Go 2 miles to second rotary.
Go right on to James St., turn right into the Castle of Knights Meeting House parking lot
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From The Local Area
Take Route 116 or Route 202 to Route 33.
Go South to first rotary. Go around the rotary to James St., turn right into the
Castle of Knights Meeting House parking lot
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