Mineral Collecting Field Trips
Arranged by the Maine Geological Survey
and the Maine Mineral Symposium Association
Background
In 2002-04, the Maine Geological Survey (MGS) conducted a fund raising drive with the intent of purchasing the pegmatite mines in Newry, Maine for a public mineral collecting site. Many people and clubs donated to this effort, but unfortunately we were unable to raise enough money to purchase either the Newry mines or an alternative site.
MGS believes that the funds should be used in the spirit for which they were donated - to enable recreational mineral collecting opportunities for the public. We are arranging with New England quarry operators to hold a series of collecting trips that will be open to the public. There will be several trips each year, starting in 2009 and continuing until funds are exhausted. Oversight for these arrangements will be provided by Woodrow Thompson (MGS) and Duane Leavitt.
We want to "keep it simple" while providing a safe and enjoyable hobby experience for as many different mineral collectors as possible. Please read the following instructions carefully.
Lottery system
We will use a lottery procedure to select field trip participants.
Guidelines and Lottery Sign-Up
- Before signing up for a trip lottery, please read the RULES AND GUIDELINES which are applicable to all trips.
- Note there is a one-week period in which to sign up for the lottery for each trip. The sign-up period is indicated on the web page for each trip.
- LOTTERY APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
2012 Field Trips
- Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Trip # 14: Newry Mines, Newry, Maine
- Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Trip # 15: Newry Mines, Newry, Maine
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Trip # 16: Newry Mines, Newry, Maine
- Saturday, September 8, 2012 - Trip # 17: Palermo Mine, North Groton, New Hampshire
Last updated on January 3, 2012
