Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society:

The Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society (TGMS) is a group of individuals who share an interest in rocks, minerals, gems, earth sciences and the lapidary arts. The society was formed in 1964 as a non-profit organization and incorporated in 1966. The purpose of the society is to promote knowledge and interest in the earth sciences, lapidary arts and jewelry design. Due to the interests and skills of the members, there is a heavy focus on lapidary arts and jewelry making.  www.tomokagms.org.

 

Tomoka Faceter's Guild

Don Cameron, Guild Chairman ghgemcutter@earthlink.net

An independent group of faceter’s affiliated with the parent Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society in the greater Daytona area.

 

The Gillespie Museum of Minerals

Located in Deland, Florida at the Stetson University Campus, exists to promote the study, appreciation and understanding of the natural sciences through school and community outreach programs.

More information is available at www.gillespiemuseum.stetson.edu.

 

Gem & Mineral Club of Deland

386-734-8470.

 

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

www.amfed.org

 

Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies

www.amfed.org/sfms/index.html.

 

Southeast Chapter of Friends of Mineralogy

www.southeastfm.org

Children have a natural fascination with rocks. To help your child learn more about rocks and the earths wonders, visit:

 

http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/index.html for site created with children in mind.

 

Also, you may want to visit:

http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/faqs.html

 

Teachers and partents: Free teaching resources are available at: http://www.mii.org/.

 

 

To learn more about Rocks, Minerals and the world around you, get involved. The links below are provided to help you find your way through the many different programs that are available to you and your children.