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...
Win an Exclusive Copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth!
Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure? Rockwatch is thrilled to announce an exciting book giveaway that will take you on a journey across the wonders of our planet. We’re giving one lucky follower the chance to win a hardback copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth by the talented Cally Oldershaw. This beautifully written and illustrated book features over 100 incredible stories about Earth’s most fascinating features,...
Give the Gift of Discovery: Why Rockwatch Membership is the Perfect Christmas Present
https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rockwatch-Membership-Pack-Christmas.mp4 Are you looking for an exciting, educational, and truly unique Christmas gift for a budding young explorer in your life? Whether they’re fascinated by dinosaurs, captivated by fossils, or enchanted by sparkling gems and minerals, a Rockwatch membership is a gift that inspires curiosity and adventure! Ideal for grandparents, aunties, uncles,...