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The Cody 59ers at the Hobby Fair
Park County Library April 22 & 23, 2022
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The Cody 59ers Rock Club took advantage of a "Hobby Fair" held at the Park County Library in Cody to share our interests with the general public. Members brought collections, specimens, lapidary and jewelry items, as well as, rock enthusiasm to the event on April 22nd and 23rd. Adult visitors to the library were greeted by our members who shared information about rocks and membership. A large selection of polished stones was available for youngsters to search through and select their "perfect" specimens. Our club is thankful for the opportunity given us by the Cody Library to share with our neighbors the educational and recreational activities 59ers provide. The Hobby Fair was an enjoyable family friendly event that we hope will be continued. Our club also extends its gratitude to the staff at the library that coordinated and made this community outreach program an enjoyable success.
Bill Tabacinski
Cody 59ers Member |
Local Ecologist Kassy Skeen shared her knowledge with the club at a recent meeting. We learned about soils and conditions which are unique to our area, and about some endemic plant species that aren’t found anywhere else in the world. She left us with multiple resources for identification, as well as ways to learn more about our local flora.
Thank you Kassy!
Thank you Kassy!
We had a really great Christmas party for 2018. QT's restaurant
Ned Kelley gave a wonderful presentation about his adventures in Yellowstone Park. Together, he and his wife Lynette have spent many years exploring Yellowstone country. He shared many, many photos of “catch and release” rock and mineral finds, as well as beautiful scenery, geology, and wildlife that they have witnessed and photographed. We hope to have Ned back to share more of his adventures with us. He is a member of both the Cody 59ers Rock Club, and the Shoshone Rock Club in Powell.
Photos copyright James Ingram
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Trip number two to the Fort Union gravel site.
The landowner was gracious enough to invite us back to his property near Cody. Many keepers were found by all! Field trip led by Linda Jennings.
The landowner was gracious enough to invite us back to his property near Cody. Many keepers were found by all! Field trip led by Linda Jennings.
Field trip to the gypsum quarry South of Cody. Thank you to the site foreman Ed for the guided tour of the operation!
This was the second rock tumbling class and demonstration taught by club member Ian Parsons. We learned rock tumbling basics, as well as tumbler maintenance, and even some advanced techniques and helpful tips.
The Cody 59ers picnic! The icy wind tried to break our spirits, but we had a great time with one another. Here, a few members claim their prizes during the rock raffle.
Club member Linda Jennings led a field trip to a private land site near Cody. Here, we were able to explore the exposed conglomerate gravels of the Fort Union formation. No shortage of treasures at this site!
Another members only rock sale from the club inventory. Half the fun is just getting together with other members.
Once again, Larry Oliveria sharing his knowledge with the club. He gave an impressive demonstration and science lesson on the topic of ultraviolet light and flourescent minerals.
SCIENCE ROCKS!
SCIENCE ROCKS!
Clarence "Doc" Ellis joins us from time to time as a guest speaker. At our April 2017 meeting, he taught us a handy mnemonic device to memorize the minerals of the Mohs hardness scale. He also shared samples of each, and brought copies of all of his books, including two new ones about rockhounding in the Big Horn Basin.
When Doc speaks at our meetings, he takes time to help members ID their odd rocks and specimens that are not easy to identify.
When Doc speaks at our meetings, he takes time to help members ID their odd rocks and specimens that are not easy to identify.
Our first collecting trip of 2017 was a great success. Besides finding banded iron at Tough Creek, a stop at the old quarry on Birdseye Pass Rd yielded up banded chert and a few other interesting finds. The weather was perfect, and everyone was delighted to be out after our long winter!
Our first collecting trip of 2017 was a great success. Besides finding banded iron at Tough Creek, a stop at the old quarry on Birdseye Pass Rd yielded up banded chert and a few other interesting finds. The weather was perfect, and everyone was delighted to be out after our long winter!
The 59ers' very own long time member Jim Platt gave a flint knapping demonstration at our September meeting. We are lucky to have some very talented people in the club!
Our club showcase won first place awarded by the judges, and first place for People's choice! This was at the 2016 Wyoming state rock show in Torrington.
The theme was
WYOMING'S ANCIENT OCEANS.
The theme was
WYOMING'S ANCIENT OCEANS.
2015 Mineral and Gem Show
Hosted by the Cody 59ers Rock Club
and Shoshone Rock Club
Club members cleaning and organizing the Rock and Mineral display at the Park County Courthouse. The display case is on the ground floor. If you have a chance, Stop by and take a look.
Members filling bags for the Silent auction and pricing materials
for the 2015 gem and mineral show
Assembly and participation in the Cody Stampede Parade
Field trip hosted by our own Larry Oliveria.
We traveled through 2.5 billion years of Earth's history, and learned about geology and paleontology of the Big Horn Basin and Cody area.
Photos copyright James Ingram
