About the community
Members of Chandler Kindness Rocks paint and decorate rocks, then place or hide them across the Southeast Valley and beyond to spread kindness and make people smile. The group prohibits leaving rocks inside businesses, particularly retail premises, and in state parks.
The group points to https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com for information on how the rock movement began.
Its advice begins with sourcing rocks. It recommends Pioneer Rocks at the 202/Arizona Blvd as an inexpensive source of river rock, which buyers select and collect themselves. Facebook groups may also advertise free river rock. The group cautions against removing ordinary rocks from random locations.
For decorating, the group's guidance favours acrylic paint and paint pens, while also mentioning artwork made with crayons and coloured pencils. An optional Chandler Kindness Rocks or CKR on Facebook label on the underside helps members track the rocks' travels. Google, Facebook and YouTube are suggested sources of artistic inspiration. An outdoor sealant finishes the rock before it is left for someone to discover.
The group welcomes photos of finished artwork and found rocks, while accepting anonymous participation. Its purpose is to share kindness, encourage people to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Members are encouraged to invite others, share the page, ask others to share it and post art tips.
- Each painted rock expresses its artist’s opinions, attitudes and creativity, rather than those of the page administrator. The group disclaims responsibility for any offence caused.
- The group describes a rock left for others as public property, which its finder may keep, hide again or otherwise handle as they choose. Makers are asked to let go of it, as they may never see it or receive news of it again.
- The group requires a positive attitude and aims to maintain a friendly atmosphere without negative comments. Negativity or trolling leads to blocking.
The page serves as an open forum for advice, discoveries and rock locations, with members sharing what they create or find in Chandler, Arizona.
The group lists Cooper Commons, Veteran’s Oasis Park, Tumbleweed Park and downtown Chandler as good hunting locations. Its description also announces plans to begin hiding rocks at Riparian in Gilbert. :)
