Modern Prospectors Academy Launches New Online Community for Rockhounds

Modern Prospectors Academy launched a new Facebook group on October 16 2026, inviting collectors to share knowledge, tips, discoveries, and real‑world experience to help them become better prospectors.¹ The group’s purpose is to foster collaboration among hobbyists and seasoned collectors alike, though it does not list specific new localities or detailed scientific findings. Members can also access the academy’s main site at ² where they may learn more about program offerings and sign up for additional training resources.² The Washington Department of Natural Resources page notes that rockhounds in the state often find agates, amethysts, garnets, jaspers, opals, and other popular specimens.³ This article focuses on the launch date, organization name, purpose, and available web resource; membership numbers, event schedules, or featured specimen lists were not provided in the source material.