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Come see us in Springfield Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012

We’ll be at the 45th Annual Gem and Jewelry Show

If you are in Springfield, Mo., Saturday, be sure to stop by the 45th Annual Gem and Jewelry Show, to be held at the Expo Center, 653 E. St. Louis Street.  This very popular show is sponsored by the Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society.

Vicki Voigt, one of our geologists, will host an informational booth and give a presentation about minerals in everyday life.  Doors open Saturday, October 20 at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. The show resumes Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $3 for adults.  Gate proceeds fund local scholarships.

Earth Science WeekVicki’s presentation is taking place during Earth Science Week.  This year’s theme is “Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences.” Learn about careers in geology.

Other presenters will provide demonstrations about flint knapping, silversmithing and more.  And of course, a variety of jewelry items, gems, minerals, fossils and other items will be available for purchase from vendors Saturday and Sunday.

Geologic Map Day

Visit our Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology on Geologic Map Day to learn more about geologic maps.  Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., we are located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, in Rolla.  Admission to our museum is always free.

Posted on Oct 19, 2012

Meet us at the Fair!

The Missouri State Fair — August 9-19, 2012

Meet us at the Fair!

The Missouri State Fair began Thursday, Aug. 9 in Sedalia.   Stop by the historic Womans Building to see our impressive display of rocks, mineral and fossils.  The Womans Building is #13.  We are near the Pepsi Grandstand. See a map of the Fairgrounds.  –Joe  

Posted on Aug 08, 2012

Missouri River — Lewis and Clark Expedition Trading Cards

The Missouri River -- Lewis and Clark Expedition Educational Trading CardsHuge price reduction from $8 to only $2 per set

This colorful set of 80 cards highlights the Missouri River’s outstanding natural resources as it follows the path taken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition two hundred years ago.

Read about Missouri state parks, conservation areas, sites of interest and scenic river towns. See riverside statues and monuments honoring Lewis and Clark’s journey, murals within the Capitol building, portraits of the explorers, along with numerous breath taking river scenes.

Additional trading card sets highlighting Missouri’s natural resources are also available.

We offer online ordering, or you may call 573-368-2125 or drop by our Rolla office at 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401.  For directions, please see this map.  –Joe

Posted on Apr 23, 2012

Mark your calendar for 10 a.m. Friday, April 20

Earth Day at the Capitol

Logon and watch a live video broadcast from the department’s Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to noon April 20, 2012.   We will be there with rocks, minerals, fossil and educational trading cards about Missouri’s vast natural resources.

The department sponsors and hosts the event at the Capitol each year.  Activities include information booths, games and displays about the environment.  Many other state and federal agencies join the department and bring additional environmental displays and exhibits to the event.

The 18th annual Earth Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Jefferson City on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol.  Learn more about Earth Day at the Capitol.

 

Posted on Apr 09, 2012

Earth Day Contest Deadlines Feb. 29, 2012

Calling all Missouri 5th Grade Students!

Fifth-grade students across Missouri are involved in protecting our environment and are sharing their experience with the world by participating in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ 2012 Earth Day video and slogan contests.  The deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Watch last year’s winning video which was created by the Go Green Club, Willard Intermediate School.

Missouri 5th grade teachers are encouraged to register and bring their classes to our 18th annual Earth Day celebration to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Missouri State Capitol south lawn.

Geologists Peter Price and Justin Davis answer questions about geology.

The department sponsors and hosts the event at the Capitol each year. Along with our Ask A Geologist booth, the department will host other information booths, games and displays about the environment and the state’s natural resources.  Learn about Missouri Geology.  Other state and federal agencies also participate.  Teachers and students, hope to see you April 20. Register today.  –Joe

 

Posted on Feb 22, 2012

Christmas shoppers find books and more at the Missouri Geology Store

Don’t leave home without this book.  

Roadside GeologyThis Christmas, consider treating yourself or a friend to purchasing a copy of Roadside Geology of Missouri. This full-color 288 page book is packed with information about Missouri’s fascinating geology.   Written by Charles G. Spencer, this educational book is published by Mountain Press Publishing Company in 2011, the book sells for $20 (tax and shipping are extra).

Browse the online store and stop by our sales counter to ensure you have your purchase in hand for Christmas gift-giving.  We are located in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road, and we are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Watch this video to learn more about some of the many great things that are available online and on-site.   –Joe

Posted on Dec 22, 2011

Make your own Christmas jewelry with Mozarkite

Missouri’s State Rock — a Wonderful Christmas Gift

Only $2 each, this example of polished Mozarkite can be used to make necklaces, earrings and other pieces of jewelry. Mozarkite has won distinction because of its unique variation of colors and its ability to take a high polish. We also offer two other sizes.

Browse the online store and stop by our sales counter to ensure you have your purchase in hand for Christmas gift-giving.  We are located in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road, and we are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Watch this video to learn more about some of the many great things that are available online and on-site.  Learn more about our official state rock.  –Joe

Posted on Dec 22, 2011

Christmas Rocks at the Missouri Geology Store!

Consider a giving a Missouri Rock and Mineral Set

Rock and mineral sets continue to be popular gifts at the Missouri Geology Store, located in Rolla. Each set contains 20 of our state’s more common rocks and minerals and is accompanied by a 16-page full-color booklet that describes each rock and mineral and their uses. The booklet is also available for downloading and printing.

The Missouri Geology Store provides shoppers around-the-clock access to many other educational items.

Another wonderful gift suggestion is the Natural Events Calendar published by our sister agency, the Missouri Department of Conservation. 

Browse the online store and stop by our sales counter to ensure you have your purchase in hand for Christmas gift-giving.  We are located in Rolla at 111 Fairgrounds Road, and we are open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While on-site, don’t miss our Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology where fossils, rocks, minerals and other items on display. The museum is open to the public for self-guided tours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free.  We look forward to seeing you.  Watch this video to learn more about some of the many great things that are available online and on-site.  –Joe

Posted on Dec 20, 2011

Need to Decorate a Wall? Consider one of our Posters!

Check out our educational posters today!

Celebrity posters they’re not, but our full-color posters do make excellent Christmas gifts for kids, teachers and parents.  Actually, these posters about geology and related science topics are made for all ages.  Check out all 10 posters in the missourigeologystore.com.  Shop from home and you will save time, gasoline and you will avoid having to stand in line. –Joe

 

 

 

 

 

Posted on Dec 06, 2011

Missouri’s Official State Rock — Mozarkite

Mozarkite

Found only in Missouri, the colorful Mozarkite is a special variety of chert, typically red, pink, and purple with varying tints of green or gray. It has won acceptance as a distinctive variety by lapidaries nationwide because of its unique varied colors. The rock’s beauty is enhanced by cutting and polishing for jewelry and is often considered a semi-precious gemstone.  Designated as Missouri’s official state rock in 1967, it is only found in the Show-Me State. The most abundant deposits are found in west-central Missouri, south of the Missouri River.  The Benton County town of Lincoln may have the only rock club dedicated to the stone. The Mozarkite Society of Lincoln promotes awareness and education about Mozarkite and the interest in the study of mineralogy, lapidary, and jewelry.  –Joe

 

Posted on Aug 23, 2011