Book a 5-Day Family Geology Field Trip to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
[Show thumbnails] The Rockwatch summer holiday 5-day residential family geology field trip is back! DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS IS FRIDAY 28 JULY! Taking place from Monday 31 July to Friday 4th August, we’ll be exploring Dorset’s Jurassic coastline and staying at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre just outside Swanage. Many Rockwatchers who have joined us on previous visits will know that this is a fabulous week of family fun...
We’re Hiring – Admin Assistant – please join our team
We’re hiring for a new part-time Rockwatch Admin Assistant role. You’ll be an important part of our team, looking after our members including organising events and field trips. The role is for 3 days a week with 2 days working for Rockwatch and 1 day working for the Geologists’ Association. Download the job description and application details. Spread the word and apply if you’re interested! Closing date 27...
Win a copy of i-SPY Rocks and Fossils!
Exciting news! The celebrate the recent release of the i-SPY Fossils and Rocks, publisher Harper Collins are offering the chance for 5 lucky winners to receive a copy of the book. Rockwatch Ambassadors Michael Oates and Wendy Kirk helped to produce the fun guide which enables young geologists to score points as they identify different geological finds. Those who score enough points are awarded an official i-SPY certificate and badge....
Issue 93 of the Rockwatch Magazine is out now
We’re delighted that Issue 93 of the Rockwatch magazine is out now! The April edition of the publication has been posted to members ready for you to enjoy over the Easter break from school. The magazine, which is published 3 times a year to coincide with school holidays, is brimming with geology-related articles aimed at our young geologists and several of the articles have been written by members too. It features articles on...
More Field Trip Dates Added for Rockwatchers
The summer is shaping up to be a busy and fun-filled month of field trips for Rockwatchers so pop these dates in your diary and we’ll share booking details very soon. Coming up we have Rockwatch field trips to – Tuesday 1 August – Swanage in Dorset Wednesday 9 August – Ware Museum in Hertfordshire Saturday 19 August – to Frodingham Ironstone pit in Lincolnshire Saturday 30 September – Bracklesham...
I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is out Today
Rockwatch is delighted that the I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is published today. The Guide, published by Harper Collins, has been written with the help of Rockwatch’s Michael Oates and Wendy Kirk, both experienced Geologists who know just how to inspire young geologists. Commenting on the Guide Michael said, “The world is made up of an abundance of natural wonders so it was a real challenge pulling together so many...