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SPECIAL EVENTS and FIELD TRIPS  2025

Many Trips and Events are in the works,

and will be posted, as dates are confirmed.
Special Events Field Trips 2025

*Confirmed   Date      |     xxxxx To Be Announced



*May 3  Sat        Simpson Quarry Portland CT  9AM - 430PM   NHMC

*May 10 Sat       Clark Hill  Quarry   East Hampton CT    Bristol

*May 17    Sat     Case Quarry   Portland CT                    Meriden

*May 12  Mon     NHMC Annual Auction   Public Welcome  630PM
                              Atwater Memorial Library
                             1720 Foxon Road North Branford CT   06471

*May 16 -18        New England Mineral Conference
                             Grand Summit Hotel  Newry ME

*May 24 Sat       CCC Quarry    Haddam CT                        Meriden

* May 25 Sun      CCC Quarry    Haddam CT            NHMC

*May 25  Sat      Clark Hill  Quarry      East Hampton CT    Meriden

*May 31 Sat       Case Quarry     Portland CT                      Bristol


*June 7 Sat         Havey Tailgate   34 Levine RD Auburn ME  9Am - 4PM

*June 7                24th Annual Mineral Mineral and Gem Show
                            Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science
                            31 Kent- Cornwall Rd  Kent CT   9AM - 4PM  Rain or Shine

*June 8  Sun      Case Quarry     Portland CT                      Bristol

*June 14 Sat      Clark Hill  Quarry      East Hampton CT    Meriden

*June 21 Sat      Clark Hill  Quarry       East Hampton CT    Meriden

June 28-29         Gilsum NH


July xxxx           Giant Mineral Sale  10Am - 4PM
                            Connecticut Museum of Mining and Mineral Science
                            31 Kent- Cornwall Rd  Kent CT      Cancelled if Raining

*July 20 Sat       Annual Multi-Club Picnic,   Woodtick Rec Area Bristol CT

August xxxx       The Super Sale at the Lapidary Center
                             Lots of great stuff, don't miss out.
                             Lapidary Center  Barnes Nature Center
                             Barnes Nature Center  175 Shrubb Road   Bristol, CT

*August 8 -10     East Coast Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show,
                            Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition
                            1305 Memorial Drive, West Springfeld, MA. Admission $10.


*September 7  Sat        Case Quarry   Portland CT                    Meriden

*September 7  Sun       Clark Hill  Quarry  East Hampton CT   Bristol

*September 13 Sun ?   Case Quarry   Portland CT                     Bristol

* September 14 Sun      Clark Hill Quarry    East Hampton CT  NHMC

*September 20 Sat       Clark Hill  Quarry   East Hampton CT  Meriden

*September 27 Sat       CCC Quarry    Haddam CT                     Meriden


*October 4 Sat               Case Quarry    Portland CT                    Bristol

*October5 Sunday         Case quarry    Portland CT                   NHMC

*October 11 Sat              Case Quarry      Portland CT                 Meriden

* October 12 Sunday     Case Quarry    Portland CT                   NHMC

*October 18                   CT Mineral Museum  Annual Sale  Kent CT

*October 18-19             Bristol Gem & Mineral Show
                                      Beals Community Center
                 240 Stratford Ave  Bristol CT
                                      Sat. 9:30am to 5:00pm  Sun. October 20
                                      10:00 am to 4:00 pm  Admission for the show is $5


*October 26 Sun       Case Quarry       Portland CT                Bristol



Hewitt Trips

    April 27 Sun  Meriden
     May 25  Sun  Bristol
     Sept 14  Sun  Meriden
    Sept 19  Sun  Bristol




Attendance at DEEP Quarrys,  is by recripical arrangement. for Members of,

NHMC, Meriden, and Bristol Clubs. Visiting Members who plan to attend,

should, as a courtesy, email the respective Chairpersons of the Host Club.


Please Read, and Adhere to State of Connecticut  DEEP Regulations
Host Club contact info:

BRISTOL            Chris Palazzolo       chrispalazzolo114@gmail.com      
        &
MERIDEN          

NEW HAVEN     Ray Meyers      anatase@gmail.com
                              Art Doyle           adoyle@crofut.com
DANBURY          Dan MCauliffe  mstrmac29@comcast.net

Thames Valley Rockhounds      Al Peret      amperet@live.com



   During the weather-friendly months of each year the NHMC organizes
mineral and fossll collecting field trips in Connecticut and occasionally in
neighboring states as well.

These trips generally involve obtaining access permission from private landowners, businesses, or state / local government agencies.

All land-owners are concerned about liability-insurance risks, and about keeping their property clean.


Participation in all NHMC Field Trips requires compliance with the following
   requirements:

- Club Membership is a requirement to attend Club Sponsored Field Trips.

  Some events may be limited to Only Members of the New Haven Mineral Club, or
   Host  Club

- All participants are required to act in accordance with the EFMLS Code of Ethics.

- All participants are required to respect any specific conditions and

restrictions imposed by each specific land-owner. or Field Trip Host.
FRED
THE WONDER ROCKHOUND OFFICIAL MASCOT OF THE NHMC












Photos from 2016



Calli, Leigh, and Ray


Beryl   Bordonero Quarry
 


HAVEY QUARRY    Poland, Maine   Field Trip August 21 2016

Pics From Jade Smith       Pics from Art Doyle

             


Photos from 2015




  





Hewitt Smokeys from Jacob Zonderman

 

Tourmaline Havey Quarry

1998 - 2012  Photos        2011 West Redding   Photos       2012 Clark Hill  Photos


   To prevent spending the summer in a plaster cast of some sort, all of us will benefit by following some basic rules.

Properly prepared equipment will make each excursion more enjoyable. Be sure you have permission to collect

at any site. Never collect near vertical walls, overhangs, edges of cliffs, unstable shelves, or any other dangerous

areas, whether posted or not. Be aware of those above and below you, to avoid accidents from falling rocks. Leave

each site as you found it. Gates should be left open or closed according to how they were found, unless otherwise

directed. Litter and garbage should be removed. Check that you have all tools you brought along. Safety goggles or

glasses, and a hard hat should be worn for personal safety. Sturdy gloves provide protection from sharp-edged

rocks. Wear suitable clothing, and footwear. Insect repellent is needed for collecting in some areas, and a first-aid kit

is essential on all field trips. Hot weather, a heavy bucket and pack can lead to trouble. Avoid overheating, and bring

plenty of water. Please have an enjoyable, and safe Field Trip Season.   From the field: Art Doyle

NHMC 2024

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