The Maryland Geological Society, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the collection, study, and display of all aspects
of the geological sciences, is composed of amateur and professional fossil and mineral collectors. Membership is open to all and
visitors are always welcome!
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Latest NewsIn-Person Meeting And Auction On Sunday, October 22nd
The Maryland Geological Society will hold an in-person meeting on Sunday, October 22nd, at the Bowie Community
Center South (1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie, MD 20716) from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. The meeting will feature election of officers and the welcome
return of the MGS annual auction. MGS members can put up to 10 items each into the auction. The club will assess a 10%
fee on each sold item, with the exception of items donated to the club. Community Center rules preclude any cash
transactions, so all transactions must be by check. Further information on auction rules and copies of the auction forms and tags
that must accompany each item can be downloaded here. These
rules and forms will also be included in a forthcoming issue of the MGS newsletter. Information on the business meeting to be held on
Zoom several days prior to the in-person meeting will be emailed to members.
Stories of Exciting Finds Along the Calvert Cliffs
Two amazing, recent fossil finds along the Calvert Cliffs should excite all MGS fossil collectors. Both discoveres were made by volunteers with
the Calvert Marine Museum. The first is a 12-million-year-old gannet skeleton,
the most complete bird skeleton ever found along the Cliffs
(link). The second is that of a
wonderfully complete skull of a 15-million-year-old dolphin ancestor
(link). Check out
these and other stories on the MGS WebSightings page.
Highlights of the May 21st Meeting
The Maryland Geological Society and the American Fossil Federation held a joint in-person meeting on
Sunday, May 21st, 2023. Dr. Stepehn Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology at the Calver Marine Musem gave an interesting
and informative talk on "Predation by Sharks in the Fossil Record."
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Next MeetingSunday, October 22nd
The meeting will run from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at the Bowie
Community Center South.
Featured Mineral
The featured mineral is microcline, so named for its cleavage planes. Of all microclines,
amazonite is of most importance for collectors and gem cutters. The specimens pictured
below were photographed by MGS member Bob Farrar and are from his collection.
![]() ![]() Links to Upcoming Shows
September 23 and 24, 2023: Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore holds its 58th annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show at
the Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD. Detailed information about the show can be found on the Guild
website.
TripsThe MGS Trips page has information on policies regarding trips and details about any upcoming trips.
MGS trips are restricted to members. There are no trips currently scheduled.
Notable QuotesAmong the enduring lessons of geology is a recognition of how fleeting,
fragile, and precious our present moment is.
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The Maryland Geological Society is a member of the
Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies
and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
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