Annual Meeting Rockbound 2025 Annual Meeting The 2025 gathering in Denver brought field labs in the Front Range, certification clinics, and a record exhibit hall to the foot of the R…
Confectionery Geology Pop Rocks Geologist Field Pack A six-packet assortment of Pop Rocks in a resealable field pouch, with a laminated ARE reference card on vesicular volcanic textures and …
Confectionery Geology Sugar Minerals: A Confectionery Approach to Understanding Crystal Habit A peer-reviewed member brief arguing that rock candy is the most underutilized teaching mineral in the ARE library — and how to fix that.
Publications ARE Quarterly: Fall 2025 — Volcanic Minerals of the Pacific Northwest A regional deep-dive into olivine, obsidian, and zeolite minerals from Oregon and Washington volcanic systems.
Annual Meeting Pacific Northwest Rock and Gem Show The largest regional mineral show in the Pacific Northwest, featuring dealers, identification clinics, and the ARE chapter showcase.
Safety Standards Pop Rocks Demonstration Safety and Decorum Standard Guidelines for the responsible use of pressurized vesicular confectionery in ARE educational settings.
Safety Standards Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Field Testing Safety Protocol Safe handling of dilute hydrochloric acid for carbonate identification in the field and shop.
Safety Standards Rock Tumbler and Lapidary Equipment Safety Safe setup, operation, and maintenance for rotary and vibratory tumblers, trim saws, grinders, and polishing wheels.
Publications Fossils in Public Lands: Member Brief A short member brief summarizing what can and cannot be collected on public lands, and how to document fossil finds.
Annual Meeting Rockbound 2026 Annual Meeting Four days of field labs, certification clinics, publication sessions, chapter leadership, and member exhibits.
