Oodles of Fun at Ogmore-by-Sea
IMG_20250315_151024175 Image 1 of 13 Rocks folded during continental collisions It was a chilly but dry day for our recent Rockwatch field trip, and it was wonderful to return to Wales for another geological adventure! Led by the Professor Paul Wright, our intrepid adventurers journeyed through time, uncovering the secrets of the ancient world preserved in the area’s geology. From the 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors,...
Discover the Ancient Secrets of Bracklesham Bay – Sorry Event Now Full!
Sorry – this field trip is now FULLY BOOKED. Don’t worry there are more events coming soon! If you love fossils and geology, then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dig into Earth’s history at Bracklesham Bay on Saturday 26th April 2025! The day kicks off with GeoLab, an interactive morning filled with fascinating geological experiments and activities. Try your hand at rock sorting, weathering tests, a wax volcano,...
The Forces that Shaped South Wales – Rockwatch Field Trip to Ogmore
Join Rockwatch for a fascinating field trip to Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales, on Saturday, 15th March 2025, where Professor Paul Wright will guide us through a geological adventure! This hands-on experience will take us across ancient landscapes, from 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors teeming with fossil corals to Jurassic beaches where we’ll uncover ammonites hidden within the famous Blue Lias rock formations. We’ll even witness...
Join us for More Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum
Are you ready to unearth some prehistoric fun this half term? Whether you’re a budding paleontologist, a family looking for an exciting day out, or simply a rock enthusiast at heart, we’ve got an event that will rock your world! Event Details What: Half Term Fossil Fun Day When: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8BH Admission: FREE! Just...
Meet James Barnet: From Rockwatcher to Co-Science Editor of Rockwatch Magazine
We are thrilled to welcome James Barnet as the new co-science editor of the Rockwatch magazine! James is a particularly special addition to our team because he first joined Rockwatch as a young enthusiast over 20 years ago. It was during his childhood as a Rockwatch member that James’s passion for geology was ignited, and we are delighted that now, as a distinguished geology lecturer, he’s bringing his expertise and enthusiasm full...
A Fond Farewell to Susanna van Rose
As the Christmas holidays approach, Rockwatch members can take a well-deserved break from their schoolbooks and dive into the latest edition of the Rockwatch Magazine! Issue 98 is a truly special one, marking a significant milestone in the magazine’s history. This issue will be the last to feature the incredible Susanna van Rose as one of its dedicated science editors. Susanna has been a cornerstone of Rockwatch since the very...