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Sand Section
A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Sand
Sand Section Meets
First Wednesday Every Month
If you think sand is just tiny rocks, the insignificant stuff of beaches and dunes, or simply a substance with the ability to invite itself into regions of your clothing where it is most unwelcome, then you need to take a closer look. Consider a sample of green sand. Some grains have bubbles or inclusions. Some are angular and some are rounded. What is it? How did it form? Or how about another sample that looks like tiny stars? What are those little things? How did they end up in some sand? Well, now you know why we have a section for people interested in sand!
So, those of you who thought you were the only person weird enough to think it was a good idea to keep baggies and jars full of sand -- come join us! Even if you still think sand is just tiny rocks, even if you think you already have enough hobbies, or even if you just want to see what all the excitement is about – come join us!
Interesting Articles and Links
Click here for a list of Zoom links from past Sand Section meetings.Click here for the International Sand Collectors Society (ISCS) website.
Click here for a sand nomenclature glossary on the ISCS website.
Click here for a list of links to coloring pages about psammophiles (sand animals).
If you have any questions about Sand Section, please send email to
Sand Section Message
Huon Atoll, Entrecasteaux Reefs, New Caledonia
Image by Leo Kenney
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Social Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Virtually via Zoom Link on the GMS Calendar here
Topic: Forams in Sand
Many thanks to Bob Jarrett for his fascinating presentation In April about dunes on Mars. First, he taught us about the different kinds of dunes and how they form, then we learned about Martian dunes and how they may have formed. We ended the evening with everyone contemplating new careers as planetary geologists so we can go see the dunes on Mars and collect Martian sand!
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Last year to celebrate the event, we looked at sands from Asian and Pacific Island countries. One of the best parts was seeing all the foraminifera (forams for short). So, this year, we will concentrate on forams in sands from those areas (plus a few others). We will start with a brief lesson on forams, then we will sit back and enjoy some of Leo Kenney’s stunning photomicrographs.
Lori Carter
Sand Section Chair
Click here for the GMS Sand Collection List
2025 Sand Calendar
The 2025 sand calendar is here! As always, the pictures are stunning and the write-ups are well-researched and educational! You can purchase the calendar on ebay HERE. They are limited edition, so don't delay, order yours today!
Click below for a map and directions
