Gems And Minerals Will Shine In Hamilton
Rockhounds and gem collectors will be gathering at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society's show. The two-day event will be at the First Interstate Center May 15 and 16.
The local group is active in helping the public learn more about geology and other Earth sciences, with amateur hobby collecting, recreational rock hunting and even scholarships for students. And they are known to have a few field trips each year. Some are being planned for this year.
The show, "Treasures of the Universe," will include demonstrations of Fintknapping, Gold Panning and Jewelry Making with a roomful of displays from geology, mineralogy, paleontology, faceting and more. The club is also planning a silent auction, kids activities, the ever-popular geode-cutting, a good selection of fossils and more. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday with a $2 adult admission. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free.