On Sat Feb 22nd, 2025, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for Dunite. I’m thinking just to meet 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 of olivine. […]
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March 2nd 2024 Field Trip to Mt. Baker area (Dunite, Olivine)
On March 2nd, 2024, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for Dunite. I’m thinking just to meet 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 of olivine. We […]
March 23rd 2024 Field Trip to Mt. Baker area (Agate, Gneiss, Jasper)
On March 23rd, 2023, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for agate, gneiss, and jasper. This will be at the Swift Creek Bridge and Baker Lake gravel beds. Details will be sent via e-mail to my distribution list 1 week prior to trip. Roger Danneman ( roger.danneman@gmail.com ; 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506 cell).
April 20th 2024 Field Trip To Biggs Junction, Oregon (Jasper, Agate)
On April 20th 2024, we have scheduled a trip on private property near Rufus, Oregon for Biggs Jasper/Agate. This trip will be led by the owner of Sherman County Rocks rock shop and we need to pay by the pound for what we collect/keep. $5/pound for Beers Mtn jasper. $2/pound for China Hollow jasper/agate piled […]
April 21st (Sunday) 2024 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sunday April 21st 2024, 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 11th 2024 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 11th 2024, 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 there […]
May 19th 2024 (Sunday) Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 19th 2024, we will be going to First Creek which is east of Cle Elum and part of the Teanaway formation. More info later. Loren leading. Agates, Jasper, Geodes, and Crystal – Bring digging and hard rock tools, buckets, and sturdy shoes. Appropriate clothing for weather, lunch, drinking water and snacks. Bug spray […]
June 8th, 2024 Field Trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
On June 8th, 2024, 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. Meet 8:00AM at the Enumclaw Ranger Station. Group leaves promptly at 8:15. We’ll drive over […]
June 15th, 2024 Field Trip to Red Top (agate, jasper, geode fragments)
On June 15th, 2024, we’re going over to Red Top for agate, jasper, and geodes/fragments. More info later. Loren leading.
June 29-30th, 2024 CMS Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show – Kent Commons
June 29-30th, 2024, is our annual Gem, Rock, and Jewelry Show. This year our venue is at Kent Commons 525 Fourth Ave. N Kent, WA