The purpose of this club is to study, promote an interest in, and disseminate knowledge of Lapidary and various Earth Sciences including but not necessarily limited to geology, paleontology and mineralogy. It is the Club's purpose to provide education in these fields to its members and to the general public; particularly youth and student groups.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION


Summer Gem Fest Vendor Registration (click here)

GENERAL MEETINGS

Third Thursday of each month, September thru May
with two exceptions (December and January)
All meetings except January are held at the
Bethany Park Shelter House (near Cotner & Vine Sts.)

Watch for information updates in 2026. Meeting dates and/or
locations may be different due to situations out of our control.

At this time,; Wednesday, May 20 at Bethany Park Shelter House
Summer Break: Thursday, September 17 at Bethany; Thursday, October 15 at Bethany (Halloween); Thursday, November 19 at Bethany (Annual Business Meeting); Sunday, December 6 at Bethany (Christmas Party & Awards)








BOARD MEETINGS

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Home of Vera Lyman
All members are encouraged to attend.

POTENTIAL fIELD TRIPS

Odell, NE to collect Odell Diamonds - unscheduled
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historic Park - unscheduled at this time
Nemaha River, Broken Bridge - Watch your email and club Facebook page. Once a date is selected, it will happen fast.
Bartel Museum, Concordia College - Fall 2026
Fairbury - unscheduled at this time
Schram Park - unscheduled at this time

Limestone Days at Weeping Water - June 27, 2026
LINK - Check June newsletter when available for schedule of events.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Individual: $20 per year
Couple with household: $30 per year
Youth (age 15 years and younger): $3 per year (with a responsible adult).

All youth must have a responsible adult with them at all club meetings
and functions. NO DROP-OFFS. This is for their safety should something
unforeseen happen.

Dues renewal occurs in January of each year, no matter what month a
member joins. Dues are delinquent on February 1 if not paid.