www.amfed.org/nfms

Our Club is a member of The Northwest Federation Of Mineralogical Societies. Check the Federations' website for information and news on all things gem and mineral in the Northwest.

Oregon Council of Rock & Mineral Clubs

American Lands Access Association

Northwest Oregon Resource and Advisory Council
The Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of public land management.

www.oregonagates.blogspot.com

A blog by one of our club members with some incredible pictures of some amazing finds here on our coast. Great resource for more info about the treasures of the Oregon Coast.

www.agatesoftheoregoncoast.com

A website featuring one of our members, with an online store that you can purchase some great books on rockhounding.

www.gemsociety.org

http://www.gemsociety.org/reference-library/

http://www.gemsociety.org/certification/

These links are from the IGS - the International Gem Society. Great reference resource in addition to having a Graduate Gemologist training program. The first link is to their Home Page, the second is for their Reference Library, and the third is for their Certification program.

Discover the Fun of Backyard Geology

This is a great article for parents looking for a fun, educational activity for their kids in their own backyard!

Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting

This is a great educational resource for young and old! Thank you to Stacey and Sarah, and the Lyndhurst STEM Club for Girls for sharing this with us!

Facebook Resources-

The following groups are large groups on Facebook with lots of members and lots of postings on gem and mineral finds. Great material being found all the time. Check them out!

NW Rockhounds

www.facebook.com/groups/295037090555434/

Columbia River Agates

www.facebook.com/groups/519317761421449/

Agates of the Oregon Coast-

A Facebook page set up by one of club members, Kay Myers. Great source of info for the Newport OR area

www.facebook.com/OregonAgates