Monthly meetings
Fourth Tuesday evenings with social time, announcements, and programs — speakers, demos, and plenty of show-and-tell.
About us
About the Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club
We’re neighbors who like rocks — and we’ve been gathering in Fort Worth since 1950. No pressure, no sales pitch: just programs, field trips, and people who are glad to share what they know.
Our story
The Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club was founded in 1950 as a volunteer-run nonprofit. We’re not a business — we’re a community that cares about minerals, lapidary, learning, collecting, and friendship.
Some members polish cabs; others love fluorescent minerals or fossil hunting. Some are just starting out with a pocket full of creek stones. Beginners, families, and experienced collectors are all part of the same table — we learn from speakers, from each other, and from time in the field.
We believe in ethical collecting, respecting landowners, and making room for curiosity. If that sounds like your speed, we’d love to meet you.
Federation Affiliations
The Fort Worth Gem & Mineral Club is proud to be an active member of both the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) and the South Central Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SCFMS). Through these organizations, our members stay connected with the broader rockhounding, lapidary, mineralogical, and earth science communities across the country.
These affiliations help support educational programs, responsible collecting practices, club development, and opportunities to share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts throughout the region.
What members enjoy
A few of the rhythms that keep the club lively — none of them required, all of them optional.
Field trips
Organized outings to hunt agates, fossils, and more, with safety and land access taken seriously.
Hands-on learning
Lapidary, identification, and craft skills shared by members who remember what it felt like to be new.
Community
Friendships that grow over years of meetings, newsletters, and the annual show — relaxed, local, and genuine.
Officers & leadership
The club runs on volunteer energy — officers and chairs keep meetings, finances, trips, and communications on track.
Jordan Ellis
Runs monthly meetings and represents the club with outside partners.
Sam Rivera
Fills in for the president and helps coordinate programs.
Taylor Brooks
Handles dues, club finances, and budget updates for the board.
Member spotlight
Everyone’s path into the hobby is a little different. Here’s a taste of who sits next to you at the display table.
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Morgan Lee
Picked up agates on family road trips, then stepped away for years — until one meeting brought the spark back.
Favorite focus: Texas plume and moss agates
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Priya Shah
Came for a friend’s talk on fluorescent minerals and stayed for the people who cheer on every new microscope photo.
Favorite focus: UV fluorescence & display pieces
Club connections
We’re proud to connect with the wider rockhound and educational community beyond our federations. Details below can be updated as partnerships are confirmed.
Local partners
Placeholder: museums, schools, scout groups, or sister clubs we visit, display with, or co-host events with.
Education & outreach
Placeholder: public talks, youth activities, or annual show programs that serve the broader Fort Worth community.
Take the next step
Stop by a meeting to get a feel for the room, read about membership, or send a note if you have questions — we’re glad you’re here.