Mineralogy, Paleontology & Lapidary arts
For the Central New York Community
April 21st. Clubhouse Event:
"Garnet rich sands of northeastern north america"
Featuring Fred Haynes of Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club!
In Geology, there's a reason for everything. Fred will talk about the geological story on the occurrence of our State gemstone in the sands of the Northeastern part of our continent.
Coming This July!
✨GemWorld✨The Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
Over SIXTY Retail & Wholesale Vendors!
Fun for The Whole Family
Kids Activities
Learning Center
Metaphysical Center
and more!
Special Thanks to:
- Museum of Science & Technology
- Onondaga County Parks
- Tops Friendly Markets
- Stewart’s Shops
- The Syracuse Mets
- Bill Vergé
- Linda & Joey Adams
- Steve Shorey
- Cooper Redding Author
- M.L. Pennock Author
- Creative Roots
- Andromeda’s Alchemy
- Sue Sammis
- Anonymous Donors
🌋What's HOT🌋
April Knowledge Corner Presentation
Local Rockhounding, by Dave Millis
Dave "The Rock Doc" will talk about several local rockhounding sites, including places to find Uvite and Blue Calcite. See April 21st. Calendar Details!
Register for Lapidary Classes in June
Starting June, 2025!
Our Lapidary Certificate gives you skills to cut and polish your rocks, PLUS access to the lapidary shop & equipment (Saturdays 1-4) for all your creative gemstone ventures.
NYS Geology: Spelunking New York
Discover a whole variety of caves & caverns to explore right in our very own state, provided by World of Caves.
Field Trips: Best Spots in NYS & More
Check out the best spots in New York to go rockhounding this summer, and where to collect tourmaline.