State Rock: Petoskey Stone (Hexagonaria percarinata)

State Fossil: Mastodon

State Gem: Greenstone (Chlorastrolite)

As a member of MESTA you receive the following benefits:

1. Participation in the annual MESTA Conference

The MESTA Conference is typically held either late in the summer or early fall.  The Conference takes place at a different location each year.  The Conference has a Friday field trip and a Saturday session that includes the annual business meeting, and a variety of workshops and lectures. Our Conference also features shopping for classroom samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils at our Free and Inexpensive and Rock Shop areas.

2. The Michigan Earth Scientist

MESTA publishes our journal four times a year. The Michigan Earth Scientist informs you of events and resources available to you both locally and nationally.  Classroom activities and Board minutes are regularly included. All members are encouraged to contribute articles to The Michigan Earth Scientist.

3. Awards and Grants

Annual commemorative and monetary awards are presented to outstanding Earth Science teachers and students. Additionally, grant money is available to members who require assistance for both school-related and professional development-related activities.

4. Listserver

Need to ask a question or pass along information to other MESTA members? MESTA provides access to a free list server messaging system that keeps all of our members connected. For details about how to use our listserver, please click ==> here. <==

5. Representation

MESTA members hold liaison positions with many state and national organizations.

6. Special Activities

MESTA helps to run special activities like:

a. Summer Field Conferences - educational summer fields trips (from a few days to two weeks in duration) offering continuing education to teachers.  Optional University credit is often available.

b. Evenings of Earth Science - regional workshops that occur in various areas of the state each year. Meet your colleagues and share classroom activities.

c. Stalking the Wild Quarry - tours and/or collecting opportunities that occur in various areas of the state each year.

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