Join the Team as Rockwatch Field Trip Manager
Are you passionate about geology and keen to inspire the next generation of rock stars? Rockwatch, the junior branch of the Geologists’ Association, is on the lookout for a Field Trip Manager to help organise and deliver our exciting calendar of geological adventures across the UK. Thanks to the growing success of Rockwatch and increasing demand for field trips, this volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something...
Discover the Wonders of Science at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition!
1–6 July 2025 | Free Entry | Fun for All Ages Rockwatchers – get ready for an exciting week of discovery! The Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition is back from 1–6 July 2025, and it’s bursting with amazing activities, inspiring talks, and cutting-edge science – all completely free and perfect for curious minds of all ages. With 13 flagship exhibits, a Young Researcher Zone showcasing brilliant school students, and a packed...
Pebble Detectives in Action – Rockwatch at Thorndon Country Park
thorndon-pebble-hunter-sm Image 1 of 6 Rockwatch Pebble Detective! Saturday 31 May 2025 |Essex Rockwatchers were out in force at Thorndon Country Park this May for an exciting Pebble Trail Adventure – and what a fantastic day it was! Building on the pebble skills many members gained at our recent Harrow Weald Common event, this field trip gave everyone the chance to test their knowledge in the wild, guided once again by our brilliant...
Discover the Secrets of the Past with The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure
[Show slideshow] Are you fascinated by fossils and the incredible stories they tell? Do you dream of unearthing ancient secrets hidden in the rocks beneath your feet? If so, The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure is a gem of a book for you! Written by palaeontologist Amy Atwater and beautifully illustrated by Nat Cardozo, this brand-new book from publisher, Magic Cat takes young explorers on an exciting journey through time. From the earliest...
Introducing Issue 99 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Packed with Fossils, Field Trips, and Fascinating Finds!
[Show thumbnails] We’re thrilled to bring you the 99th issue of the Rockwatch Magazine – which landed in your letterboxes just in time for the Easter holidays! As always, this issue is bursting with geological discoveries, creative competition entries, and inspiring stories from real-life geologists. Here’s a peek at what’s inside: Meet Our New Science Editor, James Barnet We’re excited to welcome James Barnet, who joins Peter Doyle...
Pebble Detectives on the Case at Harrow Weald Common!
20250417_124628 Image 1 of 10 Rockwatchers with their competition entries Our Rockwatch pebble detectives were out in full force this Easter break, exploring a hidden geological gem in North London – the ancient and mysterious Harrow Weald Common! Rockwatchers set off to uncover the secrets of the Stanmore Gravel – a fascinating layer of pebbles that survived the Ice Ages. This special area, right next to a Geological Site of Special...