On Sat Feb 21st, 2026, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for Dunite. We meet on site for this trip at Ol One Lane Bridge on the middle fork of the Nooksack River. Dunite is a “jade like” green rock. It’s prevalent in the river rock and easy to collect. Primarily comprised […]
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Collecting trips organized by CMS
March 21st 2026 Field Trip to Baker Lake / Swift Creek (Agate, Jasper, Gneiss) or to Saddle Mtn
On Sat. March 21st we either going to Baker Lake / Swift Creek for agate, jasper, and gneiss or to Saddle Mountain for petrified wood. We meet on site at the Swift Creek Bridge for 1st option, or in Mattawa for Saddle Mtn. Details will be sent out via email to my distribution list […]
April 19th 2026 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sunday April 19th 2026, we will be going to Saddle Mountain for Petrified Wood. Meet at the Lep-Re-Con Harvest Grocery parking lot at 9:45, 102 Brian Ave, Mattawa, WA 99349. This is on the right side as you’re entering Mattawa. I like this meeting spot because they have a public restroom and we don’t […]
May 2nd 2026 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On Saturday May 2nd 2026, we will be going to First Creek which is east of Cle Elum and part of the Teanaway formation. Meet 9:30 AM in the Cle Elum Safeway parking lot near the gas pumps (exit 84 – 702 W 1st St, Cle Elum), about 1.5 hour drive from Renton. We’ll leave […]
June 6th, 2026 Field Trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
On June 6th, 2026, we’re going over Chinook Pass to Little Naches for Thunder Eggs, Lilypad Jasper, and Leaf Fossils. The Thunder Egg dig site involves a ~1/2-mile hike, but the other two sites are next to the road. Meeting site will be on the road in front of Little Naches campground (Hwy 410 and […]
June 13th 2026 Field Trip to Red Top (agate, jasper, crystal, geodes)
On June 13th, 2026 we’ll be going to Red Top Mtn north of Cle Elum for agate, jasper, crystal, & geodes. Details will be e-mailed to my distribution list one week before trip. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com hm # 425-228-8781 or cell # 425-757-3506).
June 27-28 CMS Rock, Gem, & Jewelry Show Kent Commons (Setup on 26th)
June 27-28th is our CMS Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show at Kent Commons. Setup is on Friday the 26th. Volunteers needed. Each volunteer will get to choose a polished rock or crystal cluster/plate from my treasure chest. Contact me for more information. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506).
July 11th 2026 Field Trip to Greenwater (agate, jasper, common opal)
On July 11th 2026, we are going up to the Greenwater area near Mt. Rainier for Black Agate, Jasper, Common Opal and Petrified Wood. Bring dig and hard rock tools. We’ll visit multiple sites which are next to the road, so no hike involved. Details to be e-mailed to my distribution list one week before […]
July 18th 2026 Field Trip to Crystal Mtn – Ellensburg (agate, jasper, geodes)
On July 18th, 2026 we’ll be going to Crystal Mtn near Ellensburg for agate, jasper, crystal, & geodes. Contact me for updates if planning to attend. Details will be e-mailed to my distribution list at least one week before trip. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com hm # 425-228-8781 or cell # 425-757-3506).
Aug 15th 2026 Annual Picnic and club auction at Coulon Park in Renton.
August 15th, 2026 is our annual picnic and club auction. This year it is at Coulon Park on the south shores of Lake Washington in Renton. We’ve reserved the shelter close to the swimming beach. This is the easiest field trip of the year (difficulty rating 0-1) and always super fun.