About the Wasatch Gem Society

The Wasatch Gem Society is a non-profit club focused on earth sciences like geology, mineralogy and paleontology. Our group holds monthly meetings, rock hounding expeditions, and an annual rock show. Our members enjoy social events like pot-lucks, an annual steak-fry and holiday party and visitors are always welcome! Our organization holds memberships with the following societies:

  • American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
  • Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies
  • Utah Federation of Mineralogical Societies

Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of each month

7:00 p.m at Sandy Bicentennial Hall

560 East 8680 South, Sandy, Utah

Questions? Please contact us!

Annual Events

  • April – Wasatch Gem Society Rock Show
  • June – Potluck at Bicentennial Hall
  • July – Summer Break (No meeting in July)
  • August – Annual Steak Fry at Midvale Park
  • December – Holiday Party

Membership Benefits

  • Monthly newsletter delivered either electronically or through the mail
  • Socializing with people who share the same interests
  • Monthly meetings with informative programs
  • Rock hound field trip opportunities
  • Access to a library of books, videos, and DVDs on topics of interest to the club
  • Being affiliated with a national organization