Join the Adventure: Fossil Hunting at Walton-on-the-Naze!
Rockwatchers get ready for another epic journey back in time! Get your fossil-hunting gear ready because on the 16th June we’re heading to Walton-on-the-Naze for an amazing adventure! Led by the amazing Ian and Ros Mercer, our adventure will take us to The Naze, a stretch of cliffs and foreshore in northeast Essex. Walton-on-the-Naze might sound like something out of a pirate story, but it’s actually a small town in...
Unveiling the Mysteries of Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline: Book Your Spot Now!
Calling all adventurers, fossil enthusiasts, and curious minds! It’s that time of the year again – the eagerly anticipated Dorset 5-Day Residential Fieldtrip awaits, and you’re invited to embark on an unforgettable journey with us from July 29th to August 2nd, 2024. Year after year, our Dorset expedition has been a cherished tradition for Rockwatchers. It’s a time when enthusiasts, experts, and the Rockwatch Team...
Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024 Programme
Rockwatchers – check out this year’s talks and activities lined up for The Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition from 2-7 July 2024. Talks include unlocking the past in Antarctica and rehabilitating mines for local communities and the environment. There’s always plenty to see and do, and it’s completely FREE to take part. You can view the full programme on The Royal Society Summer Science...
Book our Rockwatch Field Trip to Somerset Earth Science Centre – 14 August
We’re thrilled to be returning to the Somerset Earth Science Centre this summer on Wednesday 14 August and would love Rockwatchers to join us! We’ll be exploring an exclusive insight into the fabulous collection of fossils and minerals at the Centre in the morning and then enjoy some fabulous fossil hunting at the renowned Writhlington fossil site – a specially preserved area perfect for budding paleontologists. This...
Exploring Carboniferous Limestone: Join Our Rockwatch Field Trip!
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Mendip Hills, Somerset Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure into the depths of Carboniferous Somerset? Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, as we embark on a journey to explore the marvellous Mendip Hills, delving into the captivating world of Carboniferous limestone. What to Expect Our day begins at the purpose-built...