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Association of Rock Enthusiasts
ARE helps collectors, educators, field guides, lapidary artists, and geology fans explore the world beneath their feet.
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ARE is organized around trusted guides, field standards, certification materials, events, publications, and member services. The site uses basic Drupal search now while ARE AI powered by Onyx Point is staged for a future release.
Field Guides
Practical guides for reading the land, collecting responsibly, and recording what Rockies find in the field.
214 guides Specimen cardsRock & Mineral Identification
Tools and references for turning an interesting find into a defensible identification with clear notes.
86 ID sheets Reviewed 2026Safety Standards
Standards and checklists that help chapter leaders run safer field trips and shop demonstrations.
31 standards Credential pathCertification
A practical recognition program for field trip leaders, educators, collection stewards, and identification mentors.
4 tracks Oct 15-18Annual Meeting
The annual gathering for field labs, certification clinics, publication sessions, chapter leadership, and member exhibits.
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Membership connects enthusiasts to trusted resources, practical credentials, chapters, events, and a shared code of field ethics.
8k+ members
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Open ARE SearchAnnual gathering
Rockbound 2026 Annual Meeting
Four days of field labs, chapter leadership, educator sessions, lapidary demos, safety clinics, and specimen tables.
- When
- October 15-18, 2026
- Where
- Bend, Oregon