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“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.
Read moreField 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
Read moreThere are a number of rock shows in the area. Check back regularly to stay up to date with upcoming shows
Read moreDue to lack of sign ups, this trip has been cancelled.
NoJMS and FM-NJ members are invited to a special two-day collecting trip at the Area 52 Claim, private property of Area 51 Miners.
Onvo Truck Stop
128 Riverside Drive
Fultonville, NY 12072
Meet at 9:00 AM SHARP
60 spots maximum — 30 spots reserved for FM-NJ
You may attend Saturday only or both Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: $50 per person, per day — CASH ONLY
Age Requirement: Collectors must be at least 9 years old. All attendees age 17 and under must remain under constant adult supervision.
Collecting will consist of either hard-rock mining, similar to most Herkimer diamond sites, or dump digging. Excellent specimens have been recovered from the dump piles, including specimens valued in the hundreds of dollars.
You may keep what you find, subject to a $2,000 per-specimen value limit. You may collect more than $2,000 worth of specimens in total. If an individual specimen is believed to be worth $2,000 or more, arrangements can be discussed with Shane.
Power tools and battery-powered tools are permitted at no additional charge. Bring your own tools and generator if needed.
FREE camping is available Saturday night into Sunday.
Tents, campers and RVs are welcome.
This is a carry-in, carry-out site. Please leave absolutely no trash on the property, including cigarette butts.
Bring plenty of food and water. The nearest supplies are approximately 15 minutes away in town.
A porta-potty will be available on site.
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