Fossil collecting fieldtrip at Bracklesham, West Sussex – Saturday 22nd July, 2017
Another great fossil hunting fieldtrip along the shore in Bracklesham, West Sussex. Bracklesham is a great place to hunt for fossil shells and sharks’ teeth which are 45 million years old. Experts will be on hand to help you ‘get your eye in’. You should be able to boost your collections with lots of Eocene age fossils! The picture is of our last fieldtrip to Bracklesham with a Rockwatcher holding a perfect...
New Rockwatch Magazine!
A new Rockwatch magazine has just come out! It’s full of wonderfully interesting articles as well as one by the winning Rockwriter from last year’s Rockstar competition. Laura Cooper article is called ‘Birth and Death on Earth’ and in it she explains why, for her, fossils can bring Deep Time to life. A fascinating read! And with the magazine you’ll find the entry form for ‘Rockstar 2017’. ...
Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 75
Issue 75 Contents List: published April 2017 baseballs-magic-mud ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 7 BASEBALLS MAGIC MUD FIELD TRIPS TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS Check the Events Booklet enclosed with every issue of the magazine and register early using our new online event booking service for Rockwatch trips you want to go on. You then get the chance to collect your own fossils, rocks and minerals and can start your own fabulous...
Rockstar 2017 Competition
Every year we hold our annual competition and you can win some fantastic geological prizes. Our Rockstars competition is open for under 16s and our Young Writer competition is for 16-18 year olds. The entry form for the 2017 competition will be dropping onto your doormat with the next copy of the magazine early in April. Win Fabulous Prizes All section winners will each receive £150-worth of geological equipment, specimens,...
Dorset Residential Fieldtrip – Sunday 30 July to Thursday 3 August 2017
Rockwatch will again be exploring the amazing Jurassic World Heritage Coast of Dorset and East Devon. This will be its 15th Residential trip there and it never ceases to be the most exciting event with new finds and places to explore every time. This year there is a slight change in the timings and the trip now runs from Sunday to Thursday. We will again be staying at Leeson House Field Studies Centre which has excellent facilities. ...