Wonderstone Wash
If You Are Big on Rocks, Minerals and Geology,
Then the BRAG Club Should
be Big with You
About BRAG
Got rock? The Borrego Rock and Gem (BRAG) Club is for people who want to learn about rocks and minerals, general geology and participate in geology related field trips and lectures. The club has been rocking since February 2003.
Membership
BRAG club membership is obtained through joining two organizations - ABDNHA (Anza Borrego Desert Natural History Association) and CFMS (California Federation of Mineralogical Societies).
ABDNHA membership allows the club to use ABDNHA's facilities, office equipment, display and web space. Additional information regarding ABDNHA can be found at their website: www.abdnha.org
CFMS membership allows the club to have liability insurance, take part in CFMS-sponsored field trips, and have access to CFMS videos, books and other teaching tools. Further information regarding CFMS can be found at their website: www.cfmsinc.org
Cost breakdown of BRAG Membership fees (per person):
- ABDNHA Membership - $25.00 per year
- CFMS Membership - $6.00 per year
- BRAG club dues - $4.00 per year
TOTAL: $35.00 per year
How do I Join?
Contact the ABDNHA Nature Center, ask for and fill out a BRAG Membership Application Form, and pay your dues. You can contact the Nature Center in person or by phone, mail, e-mail, or fax.
Calendar of Events
2007
January 13th: Gypsum mine/alabaster
February 10th: Quartzsite trek
March 10th: Painted Gorge (Mecca Hills)
April 14th: Halite/Gluberite (Salton Sea area)
May 19th: McCain Valley
November 10th: Wonderstone Quarry
Meetings & Minutes
Unless otherwise specified, meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month at ABDNHA's Borrego Desert Nature Center located on 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA.
Contact Us
For more information about the Borrego Rock & Gem (BRAG) Club e-mail Jim Havens.
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