Chippewa Nature Center will host the Mid-Michigan Rock Club’s (MMRC) 27th annual Rock Show Sat, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 from 10 am to 5 pm each day at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland. Admission is free. The show will include table top presentations, educational displays and activities for all ages related to identification and collection of rocks and fossils. There will be $1 kids’ grab bags with items such as agates, fossils and beach rocks. Dealers will have rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry for sale. Please note that face masks are required inside the Chippewa Nature Center Visitor Center.

There will be three presentations free and open to the public during the afternoon both days of the show. Please check the schedule the day of the show for times.

Saturday and Sunday

Fluorescent Minerals with Jim Geiger – Jim will help you understand what fluorescent minerals are and why they glow in the dark. Jim will also have examples of ultraviolet (UV) lights for finding fluorescence in rocks and minerals.
Beach Rocks with Randy Kursinsky – Randy will help you identify common beach rocks in Michigan, including fossils and manmade materials. Information will be oriented toward beginner and intermediate collectors. A display of these rocks will be included in the presentation.
Rock Collecting Basics with Deb Young – Deb will answer your questions about beginning rock collecting, including some areas in the state to look for specific types of rocks. She will provide some examples of basic rock collecting equipment.

Visit www.midmichrockclub.com for more details.

FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult