Be an Urban Geology Detective at the GA Festival of Geology 2024!
Hey Rockwatchers! Ready for an adventure? The GA Festival of Geology 2024 has some exciting Urban Geology walks in London to help you hone your geo-detective skills – perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Let’s dive into what each walk has to offer! Rocks and Fossils of the City of London Led by Mike Howgate | Start time: 11 am Starting at St. Paul’s station, we’ll explore the hidden treasures around the Cathedral....
Explore the Wonders of the Evolution Garden at the Natural History Museum
By Diana Clements Attention Rockwatchers! The Natural History Museum in London has unveiled an extraordinary exhibit that you won’t want to miss. Welcome to the Evolution Garden, a new outdoor space that brings the history of our planet to life in the museum’s east garden. Open daily during museum hours with free access—best approached from the tunnel—this garden offers an engaging journey through geological time. As you...
Ask an Ologist – FREE Online School Webinar
Rockwatchers might like to ask their teachers to sign up for a FREE online event that’s being organised by Publisher DK. DK are hosting a 45-minute online webinar for school children around the world at 10am on 20 March when they can ask an ologist about fossils, rocks, minerals and more! Gemmologist and Earth Science Educational Consultant, Cally Oldershaw is joining the panel to answer your questions! To find out more and to...
Meet a Megalosaurus – FREE Open Day
Drop in to the Geological Society ‘Open House’ at Burlington House, London on 24 February from 10.00am – 4.30pm. If you missed out on seeing the model Megalosaurus earlier this month this is great opportunity to see it and explore one of London’s historic learned societies. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the day so it’s well worth a visit, perfect for Rockwatchers and young geology...
Rockwatch at Ware Museum – August 2019
We recently had a great day at Ware Museum in Hertfordshire – a day of geological fun! We were there with Jurassic Dioramas, fossil plaster casting, puzzles and more and the sun shone! Both outside and inside and outside this wonderful little museum was a hive of activity. Thank you everyone who came along and joined us in this geology day!