Fossil hunting and geology on the Dorset Coast 29 July – 2 August
Rockwatchers had a fabulous time on our annual residential fieldtrip to the wonderful coast of Dorset and Devon. Five days exploring the exceptional geology of the area, hunting for fossils and walking in the steps of famous geologists from long ago! And they even managed a boat trip and visit to Brownsea Island! Look out for our annual trip to the Jurassic Coast and book for next year. It’s an experience not to be missed. ...
Residential Fieldtrip to Fife in Scotland – 27 to 31 July 2019
Rockwatchers had a great fieldtrip to a beautiful part of the Scottish coast with Angus Miller. Sedimentary and igneous rocks as well as giant millipede and eurypterid tracks and volcanic vents along with sandy beaches and rocky headlands. An amazing opportunity for geological exploration!
South Wales Weekend Fieldtrip – 13 and 14 July
We’re planning a fabulous weekend in South Wales exploring the area around Cardiff. This annual weekend exploring South Wales has become a firm favourite. Do join us!
Yorkshire Coast Fieldtrip – Saturday 20 July
Glorious Yorkshire! Rockwatchers will be visiting the Yorkshire coast in July, to the SSSI at Skipsea Withlow to look at the Quaternary stratigrapy and the erosion of the Holderness coast. Fabulous day out!
Great trip to Worcestershire coming up on Sunday 9 June – 2019
Rockwatchers have just enjoyed a fabulous weekend Derbyshire and next stop is Worcestershire. We’ll be checking out the rocks of the Lickey Hills area. It will be a fabulous trip for all the family. See if you can come!
Dino-craft at the British Geological Survey, NHM London – Tuesday 16 April
Family craft fun! Rockwatch is having a Dino-Craft Day in the British Geological Survey shop on the ground floor of the Natural History Museum, London. Come along and make a plaster of Paris trilobite, handle fossils and bring your own to be identified. Museum experts will then take you on a tour of the Earth Galleries, and tell you the facts and stories behind the exhibits. We will be making things from 10.00 when the museum...