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August 2025 issue of The Tumbler
June 2025 issue of The Tumbler
June 7th, 2025 Little Naches Field Trip Report
On Sat. June 7th we went to Little Naches for Thunder Eggs, Lily Pad Jasper, and Leaf Fossils. Temperatures were in the low 80’s with beautiful blue skies and a nice breeze up on the ridge. Gorgeous scenery going over Chinook Pass. We had 26 people and 16 vehicles on this trip. Very pleasant conditions […]
June 12th – Rock Identification Exercise
We will form teams to identify a tray of 8 rocks. Bring your hardness kit, rock ID books, cell phones, or anything else to help your team identify the stones. Last call for volunteers to help with our Gem Show. Show ‘n Tell: Bring an item from the collection you want to be identified. […]
July 10th – MEETING CANCELED
The meeting this month is canceled as they are remodeling the room.
August 16th – Saturday at Lake Wilderness Arboretum Picnic (Maple Valley) and Club Auction
Potluck on the Park. Bring your favorite potluck dish, rolls, drinks, dessert, etc. Enjoy a peaceful day in the park, visiting with friends and getting in some “rock talk.” Set up is at 11:30 am and lunch at noon. Following our lunch, we will hold a club auction. It’s a great time to pick […]
September 11th – Amber – The Most Amazing Discoveries Found in Amber
We are going to show a video of the most unusual and amazing things found in Amber. It isn’t just insects. We are also going to have a recap of how our Gem Show did last month. Show ‘n Tell: An item that has something trapped inside or a picture rock, thunder egg, or geode […]
October 9th – Geology of Washington – Maureen Carlisle, former Docent for the Burke Museum
This meeting will cover the “Geologic History of Washington State.” The meeting will be an interactive program designed to tell the story of the complex geologic history of our state. It works for kids as well as adults, with families working together to assemble the state. Show ‘n Tell: Favorite rock or mineral from […]
November 13th – Glen Ripper on Obsidian
Glen Ripper is a leading authority on Obsidian. He is a walking encyclopedia which should make this an interesting and educational meeting. Show ‘n Tell: Obsidian – let’s see your colors.