This short video captures the mindset behind Recon Rockhounding — learning through observation, respecting the process, and taking the time to understand the ground beneath our feet.
Recon Rockhounding is a hands-on geology and rockhounding project built around patience, observation, and learning through discovery.
At its core, Recon Rockhounding exists to help people slow down, pay attention, and better understand the natural world beneath their feet whether they’re new to rockhounding or already deeply curious about geology and minerals.
Recon Rockhounding was created as a way to explore geology and rockhounding through patience, observation, and responsible field practice.
The project is guided by real-world learning, careful preparation, and a respect for both people and the land.
Today, Recon Rockhounding documents real-world digging, preparation, safety, and mineral identification with an emphasis on how discovery happens; not just what is found. The focus is on learning through observation, understanding environments, and respecting the land at every step of the process.
This community is designed for:
Recon Rockhounding isn’t about rushing for results. It’s about learning how discovery actually works.
Over time, this approach may expand into additional educational formats designed for families and younger learners.
If you’re curious, thoughtful, and willing to slow down you’re in the right place.
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