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The Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society of Michigan (MMLS) is an educational nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by a group of 28 people meeting at a local rock shop. The Society is affiliated with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. The Society is affiliated with the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Geological Societies, and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Significantly, MMLS has been recognized numerous times by the Midwest and American Federations with first place (gold level) awards in the annual All American Club Awards Program.
From the President:
The Prez Sez:
Hello Rockhounds! It's May! Have I said this year is moving right along before? Well it certainly has been holding a steady pace.... So along with May flowers, trout, and mushrooms comes new weather and exposed earth and rocks to find. It's also time to plan your field trip for the summer. Time to share our club experiences with others, have them with us, and move forward with us . Take care, Dan
Hello Rockhounds! It's May! Have I said this year is moving right along before? Well it certainly has been holding a steady pace.... So along with May flowers, trout, and mushrooms comes new weather and exposed earth and rocks to find. It's also time to plan your field trip for the summer. Time to share our club experiences with others, have them with us, and move forward with us . Take care, Dan
Book Suggestions for the Kidlets
Recently on Face Book, someone requested some book ideas for kids who are interested in geology, collecting minerals and fossils. A field guide is fine, but there is so much out there that can spark the interest and give hands on experience. Working at a library has given me the experience to watch the kids explore and what excites them. Here are a few books I would recommend to our junior Rockhounds:
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