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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.

42 local chapters
680+ field resources
19 certification labs
8k+ Rockies nationwide

Built for Rockies

Warm association resources, not a generic AI interface.

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.

Resource shelf

Field Guides

Practical guides for reading the land, collecting responsibly, and recording what Rockies find in the field.

214 guides
Specimen cards

Rock & Mineral Identification

Tools and references for turning an interesting find into a defensible identification with clear notes.

86 ID sheets
Reviewed 2026

Safety Standards

Standards and checklists that help chapter leaders run safer field trips and shop demonstrations.

31 standards
Credential path

Certification

A practical recognition program for field trip leaders, educators, collection stewards, and identification mentors.

4 tracks
Oct 15-18

Annual Meeting

The annual gathering for field labs, certification clinics, publication sessions, chapter leadership, and member exhibits.

Bend, OR
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Member Benefits

Membership connects enthusiasts to trusted resources, practical credentials, chapters, events, and a shared code of field ethics.

8k+ members
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AI-ready knowledge base

Trusted answers are the goal. Drupal search is the first step.

Members can search the demo site with core Drupal search today. ARE AI powered by Onyx Point can later use the same guide, standard, policy, certification, and publication language as its citation-backed knowledge base.

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Annual 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
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