Thanks for joining us at the 2025 Rock & Gem Rendezvous
at Tenino’s Oregon Trail Days!
Formed in 1937, Washington Agate and Mineral Society (WAMS) of Olympia is the oldest rock club in Washington. The club is recognized as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization 501(C)(3). WAMS-Olympia is affiliated with the Washington State Mineral Council and the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Membership in WAMS-Olympia is open to anyone with an interest in rocks, and lapidary arts
News and Announcements
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WAMS Olympia Spins at the Lacey Fun Fair
WAMS Olympia joined numerous other community organizations at the Lacey Fun Fair on May 17th and 18th this year. The Fair was again held on St. Martin’s University campus. At our table kids of all ages had a chance to learn about rocks that may be… Read more!
Accepting Donations
WAMS accepts donations of rocks and rock collections! Do you have piles, buckets, or boxes of rocks? Agates, petrified wood, thunder eggs, crystals, obsidian, fossils, jasper or rock cutting, polishing equipment and supplies? Do you want to downsize? Maybe we can help! We will also buy specimens, collections, and bulk quantities.
WAMS is recognized as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization 501(C)(3). Donations help support our mission of teaching Earth Sciences through public programs, outreach, and youth education.