Dinosaurs, Moon Rocks and Earth’s Amazing Secrets – Festival of Geology 2026!
Calling all young fossil hunters, dinosaur detectives and future space explorers! Make sure Saturday 7 November 2026 is in your diary because the Festival of Geology is returning to Burlington House in London, and Rockwatch will be there! This fantastic FREE family event, organised by the Geologists’ Association, is packed with opportunities to discover the incredible story of our planet, meet real scientists and get hands-on...
Celebrate International Geodiversity Day with Rockwatch on 6 October.
This year’s theme, “Geodiversity On Our Doorstep”, is an invitation to discover the geology all around us — from garden pebbles and local streams to fossils hidden in building stones! People across the world are celebrating with walks, exhibitions and activities, and you can join in too. Try our doorstep geology challenge, head out on a pavement safari or uncover the Earth materials hiding in your home. Discover this year’s theme and...
Back to Staithes! Join Rockwatch for a Jurassic Fossil Adventure
After a fantastic trip last year, Rockwatch is excited to return to the incredible coastline of Staithes on Saturday 4th July 2026! This stretch of the North Yorkshire coast is one of the best places in the UK to explore rocks from the Lower Jurassic period, packed with fossils and stories from an ancient sea. It’s the perfect setting for a family-friendly day of discovery, and we’re delighted to once again be joined by Professor...
Living in the Stone Age – at Celtic Harmony
What a fascinating and memorable morning we had when Rockwatchers stepped back in time at Celtic Harmony Camp to experience life in the Stone Age. Set within the wonderful reconstructed prehistoric landscape, families immersed themselves in a world where stone was more than a part of the landscape, but a vital tool for survival. Discovering the Power of Stone Throughout the session, we explored how early people used natural materials...
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...