MMGM Field Trip: Tamminen–Waisanen Quarry

Date: July 10, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Tamminen–Waisanen Quarry (Frank C. Perham Memorial Park), Greenwood, Maine

Event Overview

Space limited; registration required. Email Myles Felch at mfelch@mainemineralmuseum.org to reserve your spot.

Join the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum for a hands-on field experience at the Tamminen–Waisanen Quarry, one of Maine’s notable pegmatite localities. Led by MMGM Curator and Staff Geologist Myles Felch, this guided trip offers a unique opportunity to explore Maine’s rich mining history while learning how to identify minerals in the field — alongside the experts.

Participants will receive an introduction to pegmatite geology, mineral formation, and the historical significance of quarrying in Western Maine. After a short primer, attendees will have the chance to collect their own mineral specimens and ask questions throughout the experience.

What to Expect

• Introduction to Maine pegmatite mining history
• Basic mineral identification techniques
• Guided collecting experience at an active quarry site
• Informal Q&A with a professional geologist

Event Details

• Capacity limited to approximately 25 participants
• Pre-registration required (email mfelch@mainemineralmuseum.org or click the button above).
• Free to attend; donations to MMGM are encouraged
• Participants must provide their own transportation (meet on-site)

What to Bring

• Rock hammer and collecting tools
• Safety goggles
• Bucket or bag for collecting specimens
• Water and a light snack

Important Notes

This is an outdoor, hands-on collecting experience on uneven terrain. Participants should wear appropriate footwear and use caution while collecting.