Build connections, skills, and real-world experience

Students discuss the surrounding geology in Horse Gulch.

Get more from your geoscience degree by joining clubs and organizations at Fort Lewis College. Explore rocks and minerals, raft through river systems, and network with professionals at career events—all while building lifelong connections.

Why get involved?

These organizations take your learning beyond the classroom, preparing you for careers in environmental consulting, renewable energy, and natural resource management. Gain the skills, connections, and hands-on experience that make FLC a top choice for geoscience students.

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Geology Club

Connect with peers, explore careers, and grow professionally through field trips, guest speakers, career fairs, and fun events like fundraisers and mineral shows. Discover geology and build your future while enjoying the stunning Four Corners region.

Join Geology Club

FLC students rafting.

Fort Lewis on the Water (FLOW)

Explore the Southwest rivers with FLOW! Study hydrology while rafting through the Southwest's legendary rivers. Analyze sediment transport, map river systems, and develop leadership skills in dynamic environments.This adventure-packed program blends hands-on fieldwork with one of the world’s most geologically diverse landscapes. 

Learn more about FLOW

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Four Corners Geological Society

Attend monthly on-campus meetings featuring professional geoscientists and guest speakers—free for FLC geoscience majors. It’s a fantastic chance to gain mentorship, collaborate on mining, sustainability, and regional geology research, and enhance your skills through workshops, conferences, and events that expand your knowledge and network.

Learn more about Four Corners Geological Society

Gems and minerals organized in small boxes.

Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club

Discover the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club! Dive into the world of rocks, gems, and minerals through hands-on workshops, rock-collecting adventures in the diverse Four Corners region, and community events celebrating Earth’s treasures.

Learn more about Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club

Maddy Webster smiling while sitting on a rocky outcrop.

"I'm a geology major with a chemistry minor. I'll be going into my third year here at the Fort, and I'm stoked! I started here as a political science major, switched to adventure education, and finally landed in the geology department. I've never had such a fun time with a funky group of homies with similar interests. We always have a blast, whether in the mineralogy classroom with David or out on the outcrop."

Maddy Webster
Class of 2026