Hewitt Gem Mine Dig – June 7th

Date:

Location: 202 Turkey Hill Rd., Haddam, CT 06424

Type of Trip:

Pegmatite Digging – Explore active worked pits and tailings for amazing minerals like Beryl, Garnet, Mica, Quartz, Tourmaline, Feldspar, and more!

Location:

Hewitt Gem Mine – Haddam, CT (Full details will be provided in the flyer)

Date:

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Meet-Up Location:

On-Site Parking Area (Look for the group when you arrive!)

Ages Allowed:

7 years & up (Kids under 13 must always be closely supervised by a parent/guardian.)

Digging Fees (CASH ONLY, Paid on-site):

• $30 per day (Ages 13+)
• $40 per day (If using power equipment)
• $15 or $20 per day (Kids under 13 – fee set by owner)

Lunch Option (CASH ONLY, Paid Separately):

For just $10 per person, enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Tony – typically burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, drinks, and maybe even a special side like pasta salad!

Important Notes:

LIMITED SPOTS – MAX 35 attendees!
This is a shared trip with FM-NJ, so sign up early!

How to Sign Up:

To secure your spot, contact Groundhog Dave:
Call/Text: 732-939-4476

MEMBERS ONLY:

You must be a current FM-NJ member to attend this trip!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dig for spectacular pegmatite minerals while enjoying a great day with fellow rockhounds!

Event URL: https://www.mindat.org/loc-23091.html

Fee: 30 $ p/p, 40 $ p/p if you bring generator / power equipment / tools, under 13: $20

Safety Information: Hard Hat NOT Required. Proper safety gear is required on ALL trips. (Glasses, sturdy footwear, Gloves) Hardhat SUGGESTED if planning to use EQUIPMENT (jackhammer/saws). Attendees will be required to sign Hold Harmless Agreement / Attendance Sheet prior to the trip.

Tools: WATER, rock hammer, chisels, sledges, pry bars, shovel, buckets, newspaper, FOOD + DRINK, backpack, (if desired – Jackhammer / Saw)

Max Number of Attendees: 35