Who We Are

The club was founded in 1964 and incorporated in 1970 to promote general interest in this remarkable planet on which we live, specifically in the areas of geology, mineralogy, paleontology, citizen science, and the lapidary arts, through evidence-based educational programs, field trips, and our Annual Gem & Mineral Show.  

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When we meet

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The club meets on the 4th Tuesday every month from March through November at 6:30p at the Church of the Pines in Minocqua, Wisconsin.  

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2024 programs

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Club program events to be announced soon.

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Club field trips

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The club sponsors field trips to various locations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota in which members have found minerals including agates, amethyst, basalt, and copper, as well as fossils.  Information on upcoming field trips will be posted to this website.

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Why should you join?

 

If you are interested in geology, Earth sciences, mineralogy, or lapidary, the Lakeland Gem & Mineral Club is an educational, fun way of sharing your hobby with a variety of people who share your interest.  Membership benefits include newsletters when published, admittance to the club picnic and annual banquet. 

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How do you join?

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Annual membership is $10 for individual and $20 for a family.  To join, please download the membership form, print it out, fill it out, and send the completed form with a check to the club's membership coordinator as indicated on the form.  We value your interest in our club and apologize that we are not in a position to process memberships digitally.