Issue 98 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2024
Issue 98 Contents List: published December 2024 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays – Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! guarding-space-attacks Image 1 of 8 Monitoring threats to our planet Inside this issue… FANTASTIC FAULTS! Rockstar winner’s model way of explaining faults ALL ABOUT...
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,...
Celebrating Young Earth Explorers – Highlights from the 2024 Rockstars Competition!
Today, Friday 25th September, marked an exciting moment as we premiered the 2024 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Film Showcase at the prestigious Prize Giving Ceremony hosted by the Anglo American Foundation’s Headquarters in London. This annual event is a celebration of the hard work, creativity, and dedication of young geologists who have explored diverse geological topics. From investigating volcanoes and fossils to...
Exciting Talks at the 2024 Festival of Geology
Rockwatchers, get ready for a thrilling day at the Festival of Geology on 2 November 2024, with a line-up of fascinating talks from top geologists and palaeontologists! Mark your calendars and don’t miss these engaging sessions designed to inspire both adults and young rock enthusiasts. 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Tom Sharpe: “Mary Anning and Her Sea-Dragons” Join Tom Sharpe as he delves into the world of Mary Anning, one of...
Let’s Celebrate International Geodiversity Day!
Happy International Geodiversity Day! Every year this special Day is celebrated on 6th October. This year’s theme is ‘Conserving the Past – Sustaining the Future’. At it’s heart is the need for us to learn from and conserve our planet to help us to adapt and prepare for future geological challenges. You can find out more about this year’s theme on the International Geodiversity Day website....
Diary of Our Rockwatch Trip to Dorset with Our Young Geologists
Monday 29th July: Check-in and Making Friends As our young geologists arrived and checked in at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone settled in and began to get to know one another. Leeson House has plenty of fun activities designed to break the ice and build camaraderie among the group and start forming friendships ready for the adventures ahead. Tuesday 30th July: Chesil Beach...