MMGM Mineral ID Day: Identify Your Rocks & Minerals

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: MMGM Discovery Gallery, 99 Main Street, Bethel, ME

Do you have rocks or minerals sitting in jars, pockets, or backpacks that you’ve always wondered about? Bring them to MMGM’s Mineral ID Day and let the experts help you uncover their secrets!

What to Expect:

• Free Identification: MMGM Experimental Chemist & Researcher Al “Owl” Falster will be on site to identify up to 3 specimens per person.
• Hands-On Learning: Whether it’s quartz from your backyard or a mysterious stone from your travels, Owl will help you crack the case.
• Meet the Expert: Owl is a world-renowned pegmatite researcher who has worked from Brazil to Namibia, described new minerals, and co-authored numerous scientific papers. Now, he’s ready to share his expertise with YOU!

Why Attend?

• Perfect for families, students, and curious rockhounds of all ages.
• A unique opportunity to connect science with your own discoveries.
• Come for the science, stay for the sparkle—and uncover the fascinating stories behind your stones.

Event Notes:

• Limit of 3 specimens per participant.
• Please bring only responsibly sourced rocks and minerals.

Join us for this interactive day of discovery and see your backyard finds in a whole new light!

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