Rockhounding Clubs in Maine, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Maine? This page lists 5 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Maine. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in Augusta
Rockhounding Clubs in Bangor
- View details →Minerals/Lapidary · EFMLS2nd Saturday of every month, 12:00 PM (noon)
Rockhounding Clubs in Bethel
- View details →Minerals/Gems · EFMLS1st Friday of each month, 6:30 PM. No meetings July or August.
Rockhounding Clubs in Portland
- View details →Mineralogy/Geology · EFMLS3rd Saturday of each month, September-May, programs begin 6:30 PM. No meetings June-August.
Rockhounding Clubs in Thorndike
- View details →Minerals · EFMLS1st Sunday of each month, 2:00 PM. No meeting in August.
Other States in United States
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How to choose a club near you
- Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
- Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
- Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
- Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
- Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.
Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Maine.
Don't see your club? Email us to request a listing.