Field Trip(s) for April 
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Official Field Trip of the GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY
Vulcan
Bartow Quarry, Cartersville, GA. Free trip The Quarry began operations in
1995 at this location. They have 797 acres and their pit is
approximately 1,200 feet wide and 250 feet deep at this time.
Directions:
Interstate 75 North to exit 290. Highway 20. At
the exit you make a right and go 1and1/2 miles to the quarry on the
right. This is just past the McDonalds.
What; The rock
found here is a porphoblastic granite gneiss and is part of the Corbin
Gneiss Complex. These rocks are some of the oldest in
Quarry: When
we arrive we will meet Edith, a Vulcan employee who will be our guide
for this trip.
Wear: Clothes that would be appropriate for this
time of year in
They
are blasting rock every week and, as a working quarry, we will not be
allowed near the high walls, but there is material in the spoil piles
so there will be something to collect and at the very least- Bring your
camera.
An Official Field
Trip of the MONTGOMERY GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY (Montgomery,
AL)(HOST)
An Official Field Trip of the (enter your associated club's name here!) Sign-in: 8:00AM to 9:00AM -
Dig:10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
Saturday – April 17, 2010
HOGG MINE, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA
FEE SITE
WHERE: HOGG MINE (outside of La Grange in Troup County, GA)
WHEN: Saturday – April 17, 2010 COLLECTING: Rose quartz, tourmaline, beryl, aquamarine. The Rose Quartz will star if cut correctly, and some of the beryl can be gem quality. Plus a chance to buy, sell, or trade minerals with local dealers! TIME: Sign-in is from 8:00am to 9:00 am CT / 9:00-10:00 ET (NO LATE ENTRY) at Smiths Corner Store at 1231 Bartley Road, La Grange, Ga 30241 (gps 32 57.296’’n 85 1.130’’w). Dig is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. You will be required to sign a waiver of liability & you must have a ticket before you can enter the mine site. FEE: Adults - $ 17.00 & children under 18 are free with paying adult. (Regular fee is $35.00) DIRECTIONS: From Atlanta, take I-85 south to La Grange. Get off on Hwy. 219 (also Whitesville Road) - Exit 13- and go south about 2.2 miles from I-85. Meet at Smith’s Corner Store (The CITGO on the Left) at the intersection at Whitesville Rd. and Bartley Rd. Allow 1 hour & 15 min from Atlanta at I-285 and I-85 connection on the South side. From Montgomery, take I-85 north to La Grange. (Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Montgomery) Then follow directions above from exit 13. WHAT TO BRING: Pick, shovel, rock hammer, safety glasses, chisels, scratching tools, screen, buckets, newspaper with which to wrap your finds, gloves, and of course plenty of water. Extra clothes and boots might be useful if it’s muddy or the weather turns. GENERAL INFORMATION: There is a Port-a- Potty on site. Pets are welcome if on a leash. Bring your own food and water. There will be an area for ‘Rock Swap and Shop’ with vendors. If you forget something, please check at Smith’s Corner Store (only 1 mile from the mine) - they have supplies, snacks, drinks, etc as well as breakfast items and pizza or bar-b-que for lunch WHERE TO STAY: Nearby La Grange, GA offers many hotel choices. Camper type vehicles can stay at the store free of charge but there are no hook-ups. There are many nearby private camp grounds as well as state owned ones since West Point Lake is nearby. Local state parks offer a full range of camping options. |
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GEORGIA
MINERAL SOCIETY
Graves Mountain "Rock Swap and Dig"
"You
are invited to field collect minerals at Georgia's premiere mineral
location!"
The
caretaker in charge of Graves Mountain, Clarence Norman Jr., has
announced plans to hold two three day digs and rock swaps on the
Mountain during 2010. He will have the mountain
open to collecting from 8 am to 6 pm each day. All participants
must stop at the welcome table in the Hospitality tent to
sign a liability release and make a small contribution to defray the
cost of opening the mountain and providing port-o-lets.
There will be several golf cart type, four
wheeled vehicles available to transport those
participants who have trouble walking long distances. The dig
will cease and everyone is expected to be off the mountain by around 6
pm each day. Participants will be allowed to park in a designated
area on the mountain.
Rock
Swap and Hot Food/Drinks:
Junior will set aside an area in the upper parking lot for tables to be setup for daily rock swaps. Anyone who would like to setup a table(s), please contact Junior at the phone numbers listed below. Hot food cooked on the grill, cold drinks and chips will be available for purchase on the mountain during all three days of these events. Don't forget to bring some extra money to buy the special "Graves Mountain Rock Swap and Dig" T-shirt! Contact
Information: THESE
DIGS ARE OPEN TO ALL SFMS CLUBS and the GENERAL PUBLIC! |
