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...
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...
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...
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....
Join the Adventure: Fossil Hunting at Walton-on-the-Naze!
This event is now fully booked. You can contact us to join the waiting list or check out other Rockwatch events coming up! Rockwatchers get ready for another epic journey back in time! Get your fossil-hunting gear ready because on the 16th June we’re heading to Walton-on-the-Naze for an amazing adventure! Led by the amazing Ian and Ros Mercer, our adventure will take us to The Naze, a stretch of cliffs and...