Rockhound Course

Beginner Rockhounding

Prepare for your first collecting trip with practical tools, field habits, safety checks, and specimen notes.

3 lessons Self-paced

A good rockhounding trip begins before you reach the collecting site. Learn what to bring, how to research a location, and how to collect thoughtfully.

Course Lessons

1 Build a Simple Field KitStart with eye protection, gloves, water, sturdy footwear, containers, labels, and only the tools appropriate for the site. Open Lesson → 2 Research the LocationCheck property ownership, access rules, current closures, weather, terrain, and what minerals are reasonably expected in the area. Open Lesson → 3 Collect and Label ResponsiblyTake modest amounts, leave the site clean, and label finds with the date and location while the details… Open Lesson →