Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.

Reno Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. The Reno Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (RGMS) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation. Come join the fun! We go on fun FIELD TRIPS.

A gathering place for those who share a passion for collecting and learning about Nevada's wide variety of minerals, fossils, and gemstones. (RGMS) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of creating, developing, and encouraging interest in rock, gem, and mineral hobbies as well as locating various material through field trips. We provide classes and use of our facilities a

t-cost, and have a YOUTH OUTREACH team that visits local schools and libraries to teach groups about rocks and earth sciences. We offer a full LAPIDARY SHOP and teach a variety of jewelry making and mineralogy related CLASSES. We put on great events in our CALENDAR, such as our annual Jackpot of Gems show, Used Equipment Sale, and Christmas party . We also have a library with a great selection of books! Open to the public, our monthly General Meeting is held the first Wednesday of each month at Baldini's Casino in Sparks, NV at 7pm in the Sierra Room (2nd floor, turn right after escalator). After briefly going over routine business, an educational program covers some aspect of the hobby or a related topic. A great place to share rockhounding info and learn from those with extensive experience, meetings often have a raffle with prizes of various mineral specimens that have been collected by our very own members! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS are available online, with paper copies also available at meetings. The Society would not be possible without our staff of hard-working, dedicated volunteers. If you would like to donate your time, please take a look at our CURRENT OPENINGS. Open positions will be listed at the top, and announced at meetings as well. If there is something that you think would be a good fit, CONTACT US!

***Attendees of the event will be able to take home a few souvenir pieces. If you want to dig "in quantity" you will st...
08/12/2026

***Attendees of the event will be able to take home a few souvenir pieces. If you want to dig "in quantity" you will still need to get a permit. If you are planning on attending, please send an email to [email protected]. A head count will really help. We are working with the forest service office to try to accommodate everyone. The last thing we want is for anyone to drive this far to collect "in quantity" and not get a permit.
The site is always open to free collecting with a permit. You are welcome to attend before or after the event, including the following weekend through the normal permit system when it will not be so crowded.
On 8/22, we will have demonstrators talking about the geology of the area, safe collecting practices, why rainbow obsidian has it color, and how to find it. If you have never been, this is a great way to learn.

I can't wait to clean up the trilobites from the Trylobite Me quarry near Delta, UT. They were everywhere! High Desert...
08/03/2026

I can't wait to clean up the trilobites from the Trylobite Me quarry near Delta, UT. They were everywhere! High Desert Gems

Utah field trip underway! First stop at Garnet Hill was a huge success! Had the day cut a little short when I stepped ...
07/31/2026

Utah field trip underway! First stop at Garnet Hill was a huge success! Had the day cut a little short when I stepped on a rattlesnake, but thankfully no bite. Didn't want to risk the dogs finding it. On the way to Delta, UT for more rock fun!

Love fossils? We've got a great selection in our monthly auction that ends tonight! All proceeds benefit our building e...
07/10/2026

Love fossils? We've got a great selection in our monthly auction that ends tonight! All proceeds benefit our building expansion and new equipment! https://www.32auctions.com/RGMSJuly2026

06/27/2026
We had a fantastic field trip to Virginia City last weekend. Our tour guides Gary at the Chollar Mine and Outlaw Dave a...
06/25/2026

We had a fantastic field trip to Virginia City last weekend. Our tour guides Gary at the Chollar Mine and Outlaw Dave at the Gold Mill were both absolute characters!

Estate sale with rocks Thursday 6/25, 6/26 & 6/27 from 10am - 7pm located at: 3190 Cityview Terrace, Sparks, NV. 89431.
06/24/2026

Estate sale with rocks Thursday 6/25, 6/26 & 6/27 from 10am - 7pm located at: 3190 Cityview Terrace, Sparks, NV. 89431.

Someone was trying to dig out this boulder on the field trip yesterday. It's out if you want it. It was a bit too heav...
06/07/2026

Someone was trying to dig out this boulder on the field trip yesterday. It's out if you want it. It was a bit too heavy for me to carry back to the truck.

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