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Fri, Sep 13Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreSep 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USASome minerals "Glow Rocks" have a unique property - a hidden rainbow of color that is only revealed using special ultraviolet lights. Learn about mineral fluorescence and how you can get this at home.
Fri, May 10Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreMay 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USANorth America’s finest specimens of fluorite, strontianite, benstonite, alstonite and paralstonite were recovered during Mining in the Illinois-Kentucky fluorspar district. Mr. Goldstein talks about these deposits.
Sat, May 04CincinnatiMay 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 05, 2024, 5:00 PMCincinnati, 11355 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA2024 SHOW THEME: Crystal and Fossil Treasures 4 Illustrated Earth Science Programs 50+ Retail and Wholesale Dealers Swap Area 70 Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Displays from museum, university and private collections Free Fossil, Meteorite, Mineral & Gemstone Identification
Fri, Apr 12Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreApr 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAThe Tucson Show, world’s largest showing of gemstones, fossils, minerals can be overwhelming. Pete Heckscher, a professional mineral dealer, shares insider observations and tips.
Fri, Mar 08Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreMar 08, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USADon Dallaire presents beryllium pegmatite mining from New Hampshire. Of all elements, beryllium is the most widespread in granitic pegmatites and forms many species. The best known of which is beryl (think aquamarine). Don is an avid field collector and has personally assembled a fine collection.
Fri, Feb 09Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreFeb 09, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAThe most common stone used in prehistoric time was flint, the preferred material for toolmaking. Ohio is fortunate to have sources of some of the most highly prized flint in the world, sought after by collectors, lapidarists, and artists. Learn about Ohio flint by speaker and expert Garry Getz.
Fri, Jan 12Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreJan 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAJohan Maertens presents a visuals supported program about the geology and mineral collecting at the former Millington quarry in New Jersey where quarry owners allowed mineral collecting occasionally to local rock and mineral clubs.
Sat, Dec 09Oasis Conference CenterDec 09, 2023, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PMOasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140, USALet the warmth of friendship take the chill from the air, and the spirit of the season make winter easier to bear. Cincinnati Mineral Society – Dry Dredgers – Cincinnati Lapidary Society invite you and your family and guests to the Holiday Party
Fri, Oct 13Sharon Woods Park Visitor CentreOct 13, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor Centre, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USABiomineralization among living organisms is widespread3. It is diverse with some 60 or so minerals known to be formed by organisms under a wide variety of conditions. Biomineralization influences processes in the biosphere. Here in Ohio or the solar system.
Fri, Sep 08Sharon Visitor Centre auditoriumSep 08, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMSharon Visitor Centre auditorium, 3700 Park 42 Dr, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAThe White Rock quarry at Clay Center, Ohio is Ohio's most famous and most prolific mineral specimen locality. Discover its history and fine mineral specimens.
Sat, May 06CincinnatiMay 06, 2023, 10:00 AM – May 07, 2023, 5:00 PMCincinnati, 11355 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA2023 SHOW THEME: Midwest Rocks, Minerals and Fossils 4 Illustrated Earth Science Programs 50+ Retail and Wholesale Dealers Swap Area 70 Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Displays from museum, university and private collections Free Fossil, Meteorite, Mineral & Gemstone Identification
Fri, Apr 21Sharon Centre Auditorium, Sharon WoodsApr 21, 2023, 7:40 PM – 9:10 PMSharon Centre Auditorium, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAThe Pugh Quarry is a large open pit limestone operation located in northwest Ohio, and has been a notable source for well-formed and aesthetic, amber to golden colored calcite crystal specimens. Come listen and see about the mineralogy of this location.
Fri, Mar 10Sharon Woods Park Visitor's Center AuditMar 10, 2023, 7:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor's Center Audit, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USALearn the the difference between Asteroids, Meteors, Meteroids, Meteorites and Comets. Know if to bring an umbrella when the Lyrids, Orionids, Leonids and Geminids shower meteors.
Fri, Feb 10Sharon Woods Park Visitor's Center AuditFeb 10, 2023, 7:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor's Center Audit, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAJohan Maertens presents program with pictures and video about geology and mineral collecting at one of the most prolific, and active, early 21st century localities in Belgium.
Fri, Jan 13Sharon Woods Park Visitor's Center AuditJan 13, 2023, 7:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor's Center Audit, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USATerry Huizing, a renowned calcite crystal collector, presents minerals from North Vernon, Indiana. He talks and illustrates about historical mineral collecting at this prolific locality.
Sun, Dec 04CincinnatiDec 04, 2022, 5:00 PM – Dec 05, 2022, 8:00 PMCincinnati, 11320 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249, USACelebrate 2022 end with members and friends. Speaker Jeff Swanger, California. Owner/CEO Oceanview Mines An Update on the Southern California Gem Belt
Fri, Oct 14Sharon Woods Park Visitor's Center AuditOct 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PMSharon Woods Park Visitor's Center Audit, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAJeff Spencer, a longtime field mineral collector, presents minerals from the Midwest. He talks about his personal experiences and friendships.
Fri, Sep 16Sharon Woods Visitor CenterSep 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sep 17, 2022, 5:30 PMSharon Woods Visitor Center, 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241, USAVeteran CMS Members speak about their personal earth sciences hobby experiences. An opportunity to get to know them better and learn new perspectives or to revive your silent aspirations.
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