Joining a rock and gem club provides opportunities to go on field trips.
Rocks and gem interest areas include geology, paleontology, lapidary arts, mineralogy, faceting and jewelry design. If you're interested in these areas, joining a rock and gem club allows you to share your interests with other passionate rock and gem enthusiasts. For Kentucky residents, many rock and gem clubs are located in and around Lexington and Louisville. Whether you are a professional, an amateur or just starting your collection, visit one of Kentucky's rock and gem clubs to learn something new.
Rockhounds of Central Kentucky
ROCK hosts an annual rock and gem jewelry show and sale.
Rockhounds of Central Kentucky, or ROCK, is located in Lexington. Their focus is to create a casual atmosphere for members to share their knowledge and encourage learning. They host monthly field trips and hold meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Meadowthorpe Community Center at 333 Larch Lane in Lexington. ROCK has an annual family membership fee of $20 or an annual individual membership fee of $15. They attend rock and gem demonstrations and exhibitions regularly.
Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club
Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club strives to educate its members on all things related to mineralogical sciences.
Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club meets every third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Tates Creek Public Library in Lexington or at the Beaumont Library on Harrodsburg Road. Membership is open to the public and the club offers both family and individual memberships. The club organizes monthly field trips for business and education purposes. Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club welcomes rock professionals, amateurs and newbies looking to learn about rocks and gems, make jewelry and dig for specimens.
KYANA Geological Society
A lapidary is an artisan who makes decorative items out of stones, gems and minerals.
The KYANA Geological Society promotes geology, minerals, fossils and lapidary arts in Kentucky. They are located in Louisville and hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at the Louisville Nature Center at the Louisville Zoo. The group has social time and swap meets before every meeting.
Kentucky Paleontological Society
The Kentucky Paleontological Society makes fieldtrips to local waterfalls, among other locations.
The Kentucky Paleontological Society was founded in 1993 for professionals and serious amateurs. While the society does welcome visitors, its main focus is to promote knowledge in the science of paleontology. The society organizes field trips to fossil festivals and presents talks at each meeting by knowledgeable speakers. The Kentucky Paleontological Society is located in Lexington and features an annual family membership of $17 and an annual individual membership of $12. Membership includes a subscription to the monthly newsletter.
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