Today we talk about places you can go to start collecting rocks and minerals - and they are all places close to you home.   When starting off you just don't have to go far or to famous places, but you can look in your backyard, front driveway, or local parks.   Gary then explains what he takes into the field when he collects - to bring his treasures home - and how he labels and records information about his specimens.And if you want to read more including learning how to ID samples, why not get Gary's book called "My awesome field guide to rocks and minerals"You can always learn more about geology by visiting the GEOetc.com websiteSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Geoetc)