Rockhounding 101
Schedule
Fri Jan 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Aqua & Acre Market | Rapid City, SD
About this Event
This class is for the novice rockhounds out there interested in rockhounding but are not sure where to begin …the ones who can’t walk by an ‘interesting pile’ without stopping! This course will teach you some basic geology; rock, mineral and fossil identification; and local regulations for collecting rocks and fossils in the Black Hills region. Your instructors have Bachelor’s in Geology and Paleontology and will provide a basic introduction to this fun hobby with lecture, demonstration and hands-on experience identifying basic and local rock and minerals! Don’t miss this opportunity to rock out!
Ticket includes a rock and mineral identification kit that will be used during the class for hands-on learning.
NOTE: This course is split into four lectures and will be held on Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm from January 23 to February 13. Tickets will only show the first date but are valid for the entire course.
Agenda
Part 1: Introduction to Geology
Part 2: Rock and Mineral Identification
Part 3: Rock and Mineral Identification Lab
Part 4: Collecting
Where is it happening?
Aqua & Acre Market, 614 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 71.21



















