April 16th (Sunday) 2023 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)

On Sunday April 16th 2023, 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 have to cross busy traffic as we leave. Group will leave promptly at 10:00.

From Renton it’s approximately a 3 hr drive (155 miles).

Petrified Wood – Bring dig and hard rock tools, buckets, and sturdy shoes. Bring a jacket because if it’s windy it can get chilly. The road can be rough going up to the dig sites. SUV or high clearance vehicle recommended.

Roger Danneman CMS (roger.danneman@gmail.com 425-228-8781 or cell 425-757-3506

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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 up some great bargains. Our Young Tumblers can also spend their “rock bucks” on something they want.

September 11th – Stay tuned. Info to come soon.

October 9th – Tom Prang on Archeology & Geology

Many of our members may recognize Tom as a vendor from our gem show and many others. His booth is “A Point in Time.” I have given him free rein to talk about whatever he wants. He is always so interesting to stand at his show booth and listen to him talk. This meeting should be very interesting. Show ‘n Tell: A fossil of any type.

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