Fresno Gem & Mineral Society
Gem and mineral society established in 1951, with more than 250 members and its own clubhouse in Fresno. Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1084 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. Outings and field trips, geode cutting, the Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds in March and a holiday show in November; fair and show proceeds fund geology scholarships at Fresno City College and Fresno State.
Prospect on your own near Fresno
3 gem and mineral spots on open public land with no claim on record, within 50 miles.
There are more on the map, some of them with a possible mining claim.
Other clubs and places nearby
- Mariposa Gem & Mineral ClubClub · 47 mi
- Tule Gem & Mineral SocietyClub · 49 mi
- Merced River Recreation Area (Briceburg)Free public dig · 55 mi
- Benitoite Mining CompanyPay-to-dig · 59 mi
- Mother Lode Mineral Society of CaliforniaClub · 83 mi
- Calaveras Gem & Mineral SocietyClub · 98 mi