MOBILE ROCK & GEM SOCIETY
MOBILE, AL
The Mobile Rock & Gem Society is a non-profit organization based in Mobile, Alabama dedicated to the study and appreciation of minerals, rocks, gems, and fossils. The society was established in 1960 and has since grown to include members from various backgrounds and ages who share a passion for the earth sciences.
The society offers a range of educational and recreational activities for its members, including field trips to local quarries and rockhounding sites, workshops on lapidary techniques and jewelry making, and monthly meetings featuring guest speakers and presentations on various topics related to geology and earth science.
The Mobile Rock & Gem Society also hosts an annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, which attracts vendors and visitors from across the region. The show features a variety of exhibits, demonstrations, and activities, including a silent auction, door prizes, and a children's area.
In addition to its educational and recreational activities, the society is committed to promoting ethical collecting practices and environmental stewardship. Members are encouraged to follow the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies' Code of Ethics and to respect the natural habitats and resources where they collect specimens.
Overall, the Mobile Rock & Gem Society provides a welcoming and supportive community for individuals interested in the earth sciences, and serves as a valuable resource for education, exploration, and appreciation of the natural world.
MOBILE ROCK & GEM SOCIETY is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in MOBILE AL. US MID #8400100162
The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
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MOBILE ROCK & GEM SOCIETY
1324 FOREST DELL ROAD
MOBILE
AL
36618-1726
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MOBILE ROCK & GEM SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8400100162 |
| Name | MOBILE ROCK & GEM SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 271535187 |
| NTEECC | A56 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 30.717699, -88.144502 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 01 FIPS County Code: 097 US Census Tract: 003406 US Census Block: 1001 |