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
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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.)
- Thursday, September 17 at Bethany Park Shelter House
- Thursday, October 15 at Bethany (Halloween)
- Thursday, November 19 at Bethany (Annual Business Meeting)
- Sunday, December 6 at Bethany (Christmas Party & Awards)
- Sunday, January 17, 2027 (Mid-Winter Swap at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall)
- Thursday, February 18, 2027 at Bethany
- Thursday, March 18, 2027 at Bethany
- Thursday, April 15, 2027 at Bethany
- Thursday, May 20, 2027 at Bethany
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BOARD MEETINGS
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Home of Vera Lyman
All members are encouraged to attend.
POTENTIAL fIELD TRIPS
A Sunday in October, yet to be determined: A field trip to an old collector's home near Malcolm, Nebraska to collect a variety of Nebraska materials dating from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. This is good quality material. The owner will charge a small per-pound fee. Check back for the date.
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
2027 GEM & MINERAL SHOW
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.
Online Membership Application
Printable Membership Application
Club Information
YOUTH CLUB
Click here to learn more about our youth club.
Youth Club Information Sheet
PUBLICATIONS
If you want to discover more about Nebraska's geology, check out these publications authored/co-authored by long-time LGMC member, the late Roger K. Pabian.
Record in Rock Minerals & Gemstones of Nebraska
