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BUFFALO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC.

A non-profit organization for those in Western New York who are interested in minerals, fossils, rockhounding, geosciences, and the lapidary arts.

ABOUT

Established in 1938, we are an affiliate of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and members of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

  • January 3rd, 2025: Jon Nickerson: "The Geology Of Cape Cod, And Its Role In US History" 
  • February 7th, 2025: Dr. Kevin Williams: Geomorphologist/Planetary Geologist
  • March 7th, 2025: Live Auction. Members are allowed to bring in up to 4 items for the auction. We will need runners so bring some young rockhounds and lots of money! 
  • April 4th, 2025: Michael McElwee is giving a presentation on what is being found at the Russell Farm Herkimer Diamond Mine.
  • May 2nd, 2025: BGS Banquet: Dr. Mckenzie will be joining us for a second time to talk to us about meteorites. 
    • ***Please bring one item per-person for the gift raffle so that everyone leaves with a prize.

2025 Gem Mineral Fossil Show

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2025 Banquet

Fill out the form by April 25, 2025 to reserve your spot at the annual banquet!

Total Solar Eclipse in Buffalo, NY on April 8, 2024

"Attached are some photos taken during the Solar Eclipse.  All are from a location at the north end of Grand Island.  

In one of the photos, there is a prominent red dot at the base of the moon. This is a solar prominence usually a rare site during an eclipse.  The prominence appears red because the emitting plasma originates deep in the sun's chromosphere." ~ Paul Leuchner

Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, Inc Newsletter is now available -
December 2023
November 2023
 

New York State: A Topographic Mineralogy is available as a FREE e-book!

 

Written by Steve Chamberlain and George Robinson
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New Publication: 

Heliophyllum - A Study in Survival

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