About

“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.”

Club Meetings

Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at 37 Vanderburg in Marlboro.

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Field Trips

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

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Rock Shows

There are a number of rock shows in the area. Check back regularly to stay up to date with upcoming shows

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Past Events

Jun 28, 2025

Ramanessin Creek

Collecting Site(s):  Ramanessin Brook Collecting trip.    Monmouth County, NJ  Cretaceous marine fossil and shark tooth collecting in Monmouth County with experienced collectors.  Derek Yoost will be hosting as the resident pro.

Derek “Google” Yoost will be hosting this trip and is a resident pro at identifying anything and everything you pick up in the stream. Some Fossil Identification guides will be emailed to you ahead of time; and some hard copies may be available on the trip.    

*** Trip starts 15 minutes MAX. from meet-up time ***

Meeting Place for TRIP:  At front of trail near “Greenway” wooden sign in front of woods.  

Nearest GPS address to actual site: 

67 McCampbell Rd.  

Holmdel, NJ 07730

This is an Elementary School with an expanded front parking area.  You can park in this expanded front area adjacent to the road, closest / opposite side to the woods.  

 

Wear:  Old clothes and sneakers or water socks / water shoes, CLOSED - toe

Useful Identification websites: http://njfossils.net   and https://njfossils.com 

Attendees will sign a Hold Harmless Agreement / Attendance Sheet 

Jun 24, 2025

Summer Pizza Party & Mineral Auction

Show & Tell — Field Trip Finds!
Did you attend any of our spring field trips? If you joined us for the C.K. Williams trip, Phil Crabb / High Street dig, Hewitt Gem Mine dig, or Diamond Mountain mining trip, we invite you to bring a specimen to show off at the meeting!
This is a great opportunity to share your discoveries with fellow members who couldn’t make it out into the field.

Edison Show Volunteer Raffle
We’ll be holding a drawing for 1 FREE year of club membership as a thank-you to those who helped at the Edison NY/NJ Show.

  • Volunteers who helped 2 days will receive 1 entry.

  • Those who helped 3 or more days will receive 2 entries.
    Good luck, and thank you for your support!

Food & Drink Update
We are all set for food, desserts, and beverages — thank you to everyone who volunteered to bring something!
If you didn’t sign up to bring anything, no worries — just bring yourself!

Auction Reminder
Please remember that the auction is cash or check only.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Geology365

Geology365 is a FREE to use collection and club management software.
As an individual, you can catalog your collection as well as design and print custom labels.
As a club, you can manage your club activities (meetings, field trips, and rock shows), membership, and host your website (this site is a Geology365.com site). create your free account

Associations

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies American Geosciences Institute Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies Mineralogical Association of Canada Mineralogical Society of America