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Our 2021 dates to mark your calendar!
These are tentative dates
January TBD
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June and July no meetings are planned
Juniors are invited to come to the County Fairgrounds to preview the gem and mineral displays 
August 17
September 21

October 19
November 16
December 21

BELOW you will find
Helpful links about the badge program and more!

American Federation Links

Badge Program
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Here is a link about
How to start a rock collection

I know we are Californians however the following link has some great resources about Rocks and Minerals
Click Here to visit a wonderful resource

GO TO THIS LINK TO EXPLORE MINERALS FOUND IN OUR HOMES
www.mineralogy4kids.org/minerals-your-house


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click the image to learn about agates

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Suncatchers made with an agate slice
Junior project from 2017


"Success is happiness in your heart because you made the effort to do you best" 
John Wooden


wash your hands
be healthy 
Next Meeting
Hopefully in February

We will adding to your collections!
  • Bring a rock from your collection
  • Bring your folders if you are earning badges
Hey Our location for meetings is
Near Basically Beads in Diamond Springs,CA
  Parents or an adult need to attend the meeting with the junior.

Attached to your meeting announcements will be Mini Miners Monthly a publication of www.diamonddanpublications.net
this is available to the junior members of EDM&GS

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Crystal models for the tree
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Earth's layers project 2018
Photo above are the finished creative layers of the Earth one junior project from 2018
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Trackstars for Juniors

Click on any trackstar below to visit websites to help with your study of Rocks and Minerals and just to have fun!
 

Rock Your World

Earth Science
Caves and How They From
Fossils
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Here is a wonderful video about how petrified wood is made!
Video Link

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Our tree 2020 along hwy 50
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The Junior Rockhounds with their Hwy 50 tree! 2018
You can make "Rock Candy" at home here is the link! Remember to have an adult help you with this project!
Rock Candy link
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Visit this site for recipes for growing your own borax crystals
Epsom Salt
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 Junior display at the
El Dorado County Fair 2018


Mrs. Bilyeu
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