About

“We love mineralogy, geology, rockhounding, paleontology, lapidary arts — anything related to rocks! We are dedicated to learning, exploring, sharing, and educating others so they can enjoy earth science as much as we do.”

Club Meetings

We meet the first Thursday of each month. We enjoy an educational presentation by a guest speaker and sharing finds with fellow rockhounds.

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Field Trips

We go on several single day and multi-day field trips each year — surface hunting or digging.

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Rock Shows

Our annual rock show is the first weekend in May. There are other rock shows in Montana and Wyoming too!

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Past Events

Jun 26, 2024

Tee Pee Canyon Field Trip

If you're passionate about rock hounding for beautiful agates in South Dakota then this trip is the one for you. This field trip ranges from medium to difficult, depending on your level of upper strength endurance and how far you choose to hike. 

If you want to join this trip, you need to be a member of the Billings Gem & Mineral Club. To become a member, just go to our website and sign up.

May 16, 2024

Blue Forest

If you're interested in petrified wood and fossil fish, then this trip is perfect for you. The field trip spans four days and includes camping. This trip is limited to a small number of participants. 

If you want to join this trip, you need to be a member of the Billings Gem & Mineral Club. To become a member, just go to our website and sign up.

May 11, 2024

Bear Canyon

 

If you're passionate about rock hounding for agate, jaspers, and geodes, then this trip is the one for you. This field trip ranges from medium to difficult, depending on your motivation level and how far you choose to hike. 

If you want to join this trip, you need to be a member of the Billings Gem & Mineral Club. To become a member, just go to our website and sign up.

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Geology365

Geology365 is a FREE to use collection and club management software.
As an individual, you can catalog your collection as well as design and print custom labels.
As a club, you can manage your club activities (meetings, field trips, and rock shows), membership, and host your website (this site is a Geology365.com site). create your free account

Associations

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies American Lands Access Association Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies