About the club
The Northern Virginia Mineral Club was begun in the mid 1950’s with the aim of promoting members’ shared fascination with and learning about minerals, geology, and related topics. The club has organized countless field trips to mines and quarries over the years, organized mineral shows, educational activities, various interesting speakers, and much more.
The Northern Virginia Mineral Club promotes, educates and encourages interest in geology, mineralogy, lapidary arts and related sciences. The club is a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
Meetings
Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA. No meetings in July or August.
Changes are announced in the newsletter, and we follow the snow schedule of Fairfax County schools. Check the latest newsletter for up-to-date meeting information.
Visitors are always welcome at our club meetings.
Become a member
- Collecting trips / field trips are for NVMC members only
- Monthly meetings with fun activities such as auctions, presentations, and general socializing
- Engaging guest speakers
- Learn all about mineral and fossil collecting, lapidary arts and related interests from fellow members
Dues: due by January 1st of each year; $20.00 Individual, $25.00 Family, and $6.00 Junior (under 16, sponsored by an adult member).