About Us

The Niagara Peninsula Geological Society (N.P.G.S.) has been operating as a non-profit society since 1962. Our goal is to bring people together who are interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and jewellery making. We have a wide mix of members from young to old, amateur to professional.

Meetings are held on the third Friday of every month from September through June. These meetings are always well attended. Everyone, even non-members, is invited to join us, listen to one of our guest speakers, and discuss their hobby or professional interests. Collecting  field trips are arranged several times a year to quarries and other locations in Ontario and the U.S.A. Once a year we host a rock and mineral show called GEO-VENTURE.

For more information about the N.P.G.S., please send us email at npgs@ccfms.ca  If you would like to become a member of the N.P.G.S., a membership form can be downloaded and sent to our mailing address. Alternatively, you can visit one of our meetings, field trips or shows, and we would be happy to welcome you as a member.

Still want to know more about us? Why not read the most recent issue of our newsletter, the Pink Dolomite Saddle Bulletin, or stick around a while and check out our photo gallery to view some of our recent and past activities. I'm sure that you will find us a more than friendly bunch.

Club Meetings:

The Niagara Peninsula Geological Society (NPGS) meets every third Friday, September through June, Brock University, St. Catharines, Room D-309 (Dept. of Earth Sciences), 7:30 PM. Children's workshops begin at 7:00 PM. An Annual General Meeting and pot-luck dinner is held in February of each year. This year a talk will be by Burt Murphy and a display by Bill Plavac. Topic TBA

Next Meeting: Friday January 13, 2010
Speaker: Dave Baker, NPGS Member
Topic: Trip to Peru

Show:

GEO-VENTURE 2010: Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale 

June 19, 2010 - 10am-5pm
Beamsville Fairgrounds, Beamsville, ON.
Concurrent with the Beamsville Strawberry Festival
Free Parking/Door Prizes/Admission by Donation
Info: 905-994-0477 or 905-935-6791

 

Newsletter:

Members receive The Pink Dolomite Saddle Bulletin ten times a year. It is published and circulated monthly (September to June) and is sent to all members via email or Canada Post.

The current issue of the Pink Dolomite Saddle is January 2010 (345 kb)

Dec0 Field Trips:

Field trips are conducted on a regular basis during the summer months to various collecting localities throughout Ontario and Western New York State. Please see our photo gallery for some pictures of previous field trips.

Membership:

Cost:  $20 for families and $15 for individuals. (Canadian funds)
Dues:   Collected on an annual basis in September of each year 
Open To: All
Affiliations: Members of NPGS automatically become members of CCFMS (Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies)
Mail to: NPGS Treasurer, 17 Lochinvar Drive, St. Catharines, ON, Canada, L2T 2B5

Download an NPGS Application Form

Contact Us

Resources

Collecting is one of the most enjoyable activities for many Rockhounds. Before you go collecting you should be aware of a few things:

• Safety For Field Trippers ~ CCFMS Safety Rules

• Code of Ethics for Rockhounds

Collecting sites information:

• Bowmanville Quarry, Ontario - Info

• Beamsville Quarry, Ontario - Info

• Dundas Quarry, Ontario - Info

Upcoming Events and News:

• CCFMS Current Events Page - CCFMS Related and Regional Events Listing

• CCFMS News - Recent news related to the CCFMS and affiliated clubs

 

The NPGS is an affiliated member of the Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies

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