A field trip to a quarry in Bellevue, MI is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, 2026. This is a joint trip with the Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society (KGMS), and will be led by KGMS members. There is space for 15 ESCONI members. The trip will be from 9:30 AM ET to 2:30 PM ET. Note the time change for those coming from Illinois!

The quarry exposes the Bayport Limestone (Mississippian/Lower Carboniferous). Minerals (calcite, pyrite, chalcopyrite, etc.) and fossils (coral, brachiopods, shark teeth, etc.) can be found.

You must register to go on this trip. See rule 8 below for instructions. This is the only way to register.

1. You and everyone in your group must be members of ESCONI. Registration opens on Thursday September 4th and ends on Saturday September 20th. No membership dues will be accepted at the field trip site. Have your membership status resolved before the trip, no later than September 5th. You can pay dues by mailing a check, or with a credit card using the PayPal link on the ESCONI website.
2. The minimum age to attend this trip is 12 years old.
3. Arrive at the quarry by 9:15AM ET. A car caravan will enter the quarry at 9:30 AM ET. No one is to enter the quarry on their own.
4. Hard hats, safety vests, hard toed shoes and eye protection are required!
5. Hammers and chisels are allowed, but no power tools of any kind are allowed.
6. You may be required to sign a waiver from the quarry.
7. By attending, you agree to follow the ESCONI Code of Ethics and Conduct (available on the ESCONI website) and agree to the conditions set forth in the ESCONI Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form (sent by email to those that register). You don’t need to print these out – just know what you’re agreeing to.
8. Sign up for the trip using this form ->SIGN UP FORM<-. This is the ONLY VALID WAY to sign up for the trip.

This is a joint trip with KGMS. There will not be an ESCONI trip leader present. Follow any and all directions from the KGMS trip leader.