The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Still Time to Enter the 2025 Rockwatch Young Geologists’ Competition!
Aug19

Still Time to Enter the 2025 Rockwatch Young Geologists’ Competition!

Have you been out and about this summer, discovering rocks, fossils, landscapes or museums filled with geological treasures? Maybe you’ve joined us on one of our Rockwatch field trips, explored a coastline, or found out something fascinating about the Earth and its land forms and processes? Good news – there’s still time to share your geological adventures by entering the 2025 Rockwatch Young Geologists’ Competition, sponsored by the...

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Celebrating Our 2024 Rockstar Young Geologists – And Announcing This Year’s Competition!
Jul16

Celebrating Our 2024 Rockstar Young Geologists – And Announcing This Year’s Competition!

[Show thumbnails] As we gear up for the 2025 Rockstar Young Geologists’ Competition, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity, and curiosity showcased by last year’s brilliant young geologists. The 2024 competition saw entries from across the country, with participants delving deep into the world beneath our feet – from ancient fossils to fault lines and lava lakes. Our 2024 Rockstar of the Year: Tom’s...

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Discover the Secrets of the Past with The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure
May02

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...

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Pebble Detectives on the Case at Harrow Weald Common!
Apr22

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...

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Win an Exclusive Copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth!
Dec10

Win an Exclusive Copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth!

Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure? Rockwatch is thrilled to announce an exciting book giveaway that will take you on a journey across the wonders of our planet. We’re giving one lucky follower the chance to win a hardback copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth by the talented Cally Oldershaw. This beautifully written and illustrated book features over 100 incredible stories about Earth’s most fascinating features,...

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