Trips & Meetings

Program Meetings are held at the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming. Doors open at 1:00pm to allow visitors time to check out our mineral collection displays.

Zoom participation in program and business meetings will be available in 2025! Invitations will be sent to club members by email.

Important notices for all Field Trips!

Here are some key highlights:

• You don't need to be a member to attend our trips. Trips are $10 for non-members and $5 for members - except for the Annual Show Field Trips (then, everyone is $10).
• Children must be 7 years of age or older and must be closely attended at all times. Children under 7 are not allowed on any field trip properties, period. One adult per child. They cannot be wandering off.
• Bring safety glasses. We may have extras available - but if you do not have them, you will not be able to join the trip. They should be on at all times.
• Wear real shoes and long pants. Sandals, flip flops and shorts are not acceptable - dress for the dig!
• Always be careful. Especially watch out above and below you on rock piles, and around you if you're breaking rocks.
• No drones and no smoking. We do not want fires or other dangers on our trips. Yes, rock piles can be flammable!
• Follow all directions given by field trip coordinators and helpers!
• Have fun! If you don't know what it is you picked up, ask a senior club member. Or go straight to Dan.

The rules will be presented again in full before any trip begins.

Upcoming Meetings & Events (2025)

An outline is posted but still needs officer review; please check back later to ensure the dates are accurate. Filling TBDs will happen as soon as details become available.