Meet the EarthWonders Moderators
Passionate about minerals. Dedicated to making a difference.
Behind EarthWonders is a growing community of passionate mineral enthusiasts who generously share their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to help make our platform better for everyone.
Our EarthWonders Moderators play an important role in making that happen.
From improving mineral locality information and recognizing exceptional specimens to introducing collectors, museums, and photographers to our community, their contributions help make EarthWonders a more accurate, inspiring, and valuable resource for mineral enthusiasts around the world.
And the best part? They're doing it because they love minerals, just like you!
Our Moderators
What Do Our Moderators Do?
Our moderators contribute in all sorts of ways, choosing the activities that match their interests and expertise.
Improving Mineral Localities
Helping keep our locality database accurate by correcting errors, improving information, and ensuring specimens are linked to the right locations.
Recognizing Exceptional Specimens
Rating mineral specimens and helping bring remarkable examples to the attention of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Improving Our Specimen Database
Reviewing specimen information, identifying missing details, and helping preserve valuable mineral knowledge.
Connecting Collectors and Collections
Introducing collectors to EarthWonders and encouraging them to share their collections with the wider mineral community.
Building Relationships with Museums
Helping us connect with museums and institutions, opening opportunities to showcase important and historic mineral collections.
Celebrating Mineral Photography
Inviting talented photographers to share their work and helping bring beautiful mineral imagery to a wider audience.
Growing Our Community
Spreading the word about EarthWonders, connecting with mineral clubs and enthusiasts, and sharing ideas to make the platform even better.
Every moderator brings something different to the community, and that's what makes the program special.
Small Contributions. A Big Difference.
You might be surprised how much difference a little of your time can make.
In just one hour, you could:
- Correct 3 to 5 mineral localities, helping improve the accuracy of information used by collectors and researchers.
- Rate 5 to 10 mineral specimens, helping outstanding examples receive the recognition they deserve.
- Improve 3 to 5 specimen records, contributing to a more complete and reliable mineral archive.
- Invite 1 or 2 collectors, potentially bringing an entire collection of incredible specimens to EarthWonders.
- Contact a museum, opening the door to sharing important mineral collections with enthusiasts worldwide.
- Connect with 1 or 2 mineral photographers, helping showcase their talent and extraordinary images.
- Introduce EarthWonders to a mineral club, bringing even more enthusiasts together.
These are just examples of what you could aim to achieve. Some contributions take longer, and we appreciate every effort.
Now imagine what we can achieve when passionate mineral enthusiasts from around the world contribute together!
No minimum hours, no schedules, and no pressure. Our moderators volunteer whenever they can and focus on the activities they enjoy most.
Our Way of Saying Thank You
We believe the people who help make EarthWonders better deserve to be recognized and celebrated.
Being an EarthWonders Moderator comes with some special benefits.
Your Very Own Moderator Badge
Enjoy an official EarthWonders Moderator badge displayed on your profile, recognizing your contribution and involvement in our community.
Your Collection in the Spotlight
We love celebrating the collections of the people who support EarthWonders!
As a moderator, you'll have the opportunity to have one specimen from your personal collection featured every month on EarthWonders' social media channels.
It's our way of showcasing your favorite specimens, recognizing your passion for collecting, and introducing your collection to a wider audience.
Be Part of the Conversation
Join our private moderator discussion group, connect directly with the EarthWonders team, exchange ideas with fellow moderators, and have your say in how we continue to improve the platform.
Help Shape the Future of EarthWonders
Enjoy opportunities to try upcoming features pre-release, share feedback, suggest improvements, and help shape the direction of EarthWonders.
Your experience, knowledge, and ideas genuinely matter to us.
We'll Give You Everything You Need
You don't have to figure everything out on your own.
Every moderator receives the access and tools they need for their chosen activities, along with training and guidance.
Whether you're correcting your first locality or helping introduce an important collection to EarthWonders, our team will be there to help.
All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute!
Would You Like to Join Us?
You don't need to be a professional mineralogist, own a world-class collection, or have years of experience to become an EarthWonders Moderator.
If you're passionate about minerals, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and would like to help build something valuable for the collecting community, we'd love to hear from you.
You can contribute as much or as little as you like, choose the activities that interest you, and enjoy being part of a friendly group of enthusiasts working towards a shared goal.
Together, we're building something special, one specimen, one locality, and one connection at a time.
Interested in Becoming an EarthWonders Moderator?
We'd love to welcome you to the team!