Celebrating the Rockstars Young Geologists of 2023
Friday 27th October marked a very special day for many of our Rockwatchers and not just because for most it was half term, but because it was the Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Prize Giving ceremony. Hosted by its long-term sponsors at the Anglo American Foundation offices in London, the Rockwatch annual Rockstars Competition Prize Giving Ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate and applaud the creative and insightful efforts...
Join us at this year’s Festival of Geology – 4th and 5th November
The Festival of Geology Returns to London! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the depths of time as the Geologists’ Association’s Festival of Geology returns to University College, Gower Street, London. The annual highlight of all things geological is back, promising a weekend of excitement and discovery for geology enthusiasts of all ages. With free admission and a myriad of captivating exhibits and...
Hurry! Rockstars Competition Closes Tomorrow!
The deadline for receiving Rockstar Young Geologists’ Competition entries is 5pm tomorrow! Hurry to be in with a chance of being one of this year’s Rockstars! Find Out More...
Issue 94 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2023
Issue 94 Contents List: published July 2023 HOAX OF THE 'EARLIEST ENGLISHMAN' Image 1 of 7 How a conman fooled scientists MINECRAFT ROCKS AND REALITY Differences between the game and real life HOAX OF THE ‘EARLIEST ENGLISHMAN’ How a conman fooled scientists KERMA – A LAND OF PLENTY Ancient kingdom’s geological riches BRITISH BRICKS How building bricks link to geology PERFECT MIX OF STONE AND PLANTS A small but...
Rockwatch Residential Round up
Well, that’s a wrap – five days of fossil-finding fun with this year’s group of intrepid Rockwatchers is complete. The team at Leeson House Field Studies Centre near Swanage were as welcoming and hands on as ever, and kicked off the week with a geology-themed orientation session. Set within the beautiful rural village of Langton Matravers, Leeson House offers an ideal setting to stay, dine communally, enjoy geology-themed guest...
Join Rockwatch for a FREE Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum
Join Rockwatch for a FREE fossil fun day at Lowewood Museum in Hoddeston, Hertfordshire on Wednesday 23 August from 10.30am-3pm. Come along to: Create prehistoric crafts Join in with a Jurassic Jazz Music Workshop Hunt for Dinosaurs around the museum See the fossils on display and bring your own fossils along to find out more about them You can just rock up – there’s no need to book because admission is completely free!...