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.

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

Rock Shows

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

Past Events

Mar 29, 2025

Philadelphia Mineralogical Society and The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society Annual Show

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

Mar 22, 2025

Silver Spiral Creations Retail Show

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

Mar 22, 2025

Connecticut Valley Mineral Club Annual Show

Saturday,  9:30 - 5:00
& Sunday, 9:30 - 3:30

Castle of Knights Meeting House

1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA

2 miles off of Mass Turnpike - (2nd Rotary)

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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

 

ENTER A FREE DRAWING!!!

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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

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

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