The Festival of Geology may be over, but the discoveries live on! Catch exclusive Speaker Q&As soon on our YouTube Channel featuring: Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls – The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs Saskia Elliott – How to Build a Jurassic Coastline Dr Frankie Dunn – The Early Evolution of Animal Life

The results of the GA 2025 Photo Competition have been announced & the three prize winners are: 🥇Belinda DiQuinzio for Ice-scoured Bedrock, Cuillin Range, Scotland 🥈Jonathan Turner for Serpentinite Boulders, Kynance Cove, Cornwall 🥉Gary Eisenhauer for Rock Formation in the Siloli Desert, Bolivia

Meet the 2025 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition winners! Rockstar of the Year: Ember, for her stunning scrapbook celebrating Mary Anning. Read the full story → [https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/meet-our-2025-rockstars/] Watch the Prize Giving & Showcase Videos → [https://youtu.be/GjTevrhT9z4]

Michael McKimm was born in Belfast and grew up near the Giant’s Causeway. A graduate of the Warwick Writing Programme, he won an Eric Gregory Award in 2007 and was an International Writing Fellow at the University of Iowa in 2010. He now lives in London an he works for the Geological Society Library

Plenty of fun activities lined up - join us this Saturday!

The film was supported by a Curry Fund award from the GA and will feature at the 2025 Festival of Geology - join Patrick Corbett from the Geopoetics Scottish Centre & Heriot-Watt University for a film screening followed by Q&A For the full Festival programme: geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/

We're really excited that author @deanrlomax.bsky.social & illustrator @bobnichollsart.bsky.social will be joining us at the Festival of Geology on Saturday to tell us about their latest book: The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs +Q&A & book signing More info: geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/#di...

Fascinating article spotlighting urban geology in London with Ruth Siddall of @pavementgeology.bsky.social Ruth has led urban geology walks in London for the GA and has several free self-guided walking routes to download on her website: ruthsiddall.co.uk/UrbanGeology... www.bbc.com/future/artic...

How was the Jurassic Coast built? Saskia Elliott will take us on a journey through 185 million years of Earth’s history packed into one 95 mile stretch of southern England! Join us on Saturday 1st November from 10.30am. See the website for full details: geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/

Would you like to know more about the last dinosaurs to walk in Britain and how they were discovered? Join experienced fossil hunter Steve Friedrich for one of his workshops at the FREE Festival of Geology on Saturday November 1st at The Geological Society Burlington House in London.

Frankie's talk is just one of many events during the free Festival of Geology - join us at @geolsoc.bsky.social Burlington House in London on Saturday 1st November from 10.30 GMT. See the website for full details: geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/

Join us at the Festival of Geology to see the winning images from the GA 2025 Photo Competition! A selection of the best pictures will be on display and have also been used to create the GA 2026 calendar (£6 +p&p) Buy yours at the Festival or online: geologistsassociation.org.uk/ga_shop/#!/2...

We're pleased to announce The Rock Showman will be our Master of Ceremonies at the Festival of Geology on Saturday, with his engaging and entertaining mix of science and circus. See you at Burlington House from 10.30am! For more information visit our website: geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/

The 2025 Rockstars winners were celebrated at a prize giving ceremony in London today! Hosted by the Anglo American Foundation, this year’s celebration recognised the creativity and curiosity of young geologists from across the UK. Watch the highlights: [https://youtu.be/iuuRYzJhe18]

Really excited to see this! Pop the 1st November in your diary and join us.

Join us from 10.30am on Saturday 1st November 2025 at @geolsoc.bsky.social Burlington House in London for the Festival of Geology, organised in conjunction with our colleagues at @rockwatch.bsky.social. A FREE family-friendly day of talks, workshops and activities, including:

Join Rockwatch & friends at the Festival of Geology on Saturday 1st November 2025 in London — it’s FREE and full of fossils, fun, and hands-on science! #FestivalOfGeology #Rockwatch #STEMFun #RocksRule geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/

Our SchoolRocks! boxes have received some fabulous feedback from schools and home educators recently We are now taking bookings for our Year 3 Rock & Fossil boxes and amazing Year 6 Evolution boxes for the winter 25/26 term Order yours now: email [email protected]

A fascinating article by BBC News about the Dewars Farm Quarry dinosaur trackway excavation by scientists from across the UK and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, including some fabulous computer generated animation. Great stuff! www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...

The American Geosciences Institute is celebrating the 2025 theme, “Energy Resources for Our Future” with a series of webinars. UHEAS Professor Paul Mann will be one of the speakers for the “Shaping the Future of Energy Exploration with Geoscience and Innovation” www.earthsciweek.org/webinars/

Excellent goals we should all be working towards.

🥳 Happy Geodiversity Day! ⭐ As we celebrate with the theme 'One Earth, Many Stories', read this message from the new UNESCO Chair in Geodiversity and Geoconservation: 🌐 www.geodiversityday.org/post/unesco-...

🎨 To help promote the benefits of geodiversity, a team from the Open University have worked with artscientist Dr Vicky Bowskill to produce this amazing new image! 🌍 Read more, and download the image on our website: www.geodiversityday.org/post/visuali...

Happy International Geodiversity Day! Celebrate the incredible rocks, fossils, and landscapes that tell Earth’s story with Rockwatch. Interview and more with Dr Anjana Khatwa — the ultimate rock whisperer! Join the celebration: rockwatch.org.uk #InternationalGeodiversityDay #Rockwatch #AnjanaKhatwa

On 6 October, Rockwatch is celebrating International Geodiversity Day! Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Earth Scientist + presenter Dr Anjana Khatwa, who shares how she became a storyteller of rocks – and how YOU can become a rock whisperer too. #InternationalGeodiversityDay #AnjanaKhatwa

What an enjoyable evening celebrating the launch of Anjana Khatwa’s new book, The Whispers of Rock. Looking forward to sharing more with Rockwatchers soon!

Siccar Point is one of the most important geoheritage sites in the world; we think visitors deserve to hear why. Help us install a Deep Time Trail - donate to the Crowdfunder now. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point youtu.be/OeHsVJiO9gE

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 It's time to dive into the connections of rocks and human nature with earth scientist, presenter, and author Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social as we discuss her new book "The Whispers of Rock". Full episode here: open.spotify.com/show/3KgvDuu... #podcast #scientist

Your Rockstar entries are IN. This week is Judging Week at Rockwatch HQ! Our expert panel is exploring your amazing geology journeys & creations to choose this year’s Young Geologists’ Competition winners. Big reveal coming soon 👀 Stay tuned!

Tomorrow! All information in the post below #urbangeology

Congratulations on your achievement Anjana. Looking forward to you sharing some stories with Rockwatchers soon!

This Is Geoscience is a new campaign launched by @geolsoc.bsky.social to showcase the sector's societal value and highlight career opportunities for the geoscientists of tomorrow. Discover more here: geoscientist.online/sections/new... #geoscience #geology #careers

📅 Sat 1 Nov – Sun 2 Nov 📍 @geolsoc.bsky.social Burlington House, London 🦕 Talks, workshops, exhibits & Sunday geology walks! Perfect for children, families & anyone curious about the story of Earth 🌍 👉 geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival @rockwatch.bsky.social

Our Rockwatch families had a fabulous time exploring Derbyshire! From the National Stone Centre to Steeplehouse Quarry, Cromford Moor Mine, Black Rocks & more – it was a full day of fossils, minerals, railways & Peak District views. A huge thank you to the NSC & team for making it so memorable!

A day of Writhlington fossils, crafty fun & Mary Anning inspiration! Big thanks to the Somerset Earth Science Centre team for another amazing visit. #Rockwatch #FossilFun #MaryAnning #SomersetEarthScienceCntre #YoungGeologists

⏰ Don’t forget – get your Rockwatch Competition entries in this week before 31st August – we can’t wait to see what our young geologists have discovered! 🌍✨

“Extinction Expedition” invites learners (aged 11 - 14) to use real evidence, historical hypotheses, and scientific thinking to piece together what may have caused the extinction of dinosaurs. 🦕 3x 1hr workshops. #Biodiversity #Interdependence #OER #BackToSchool #EduSky open.ed.ac.uk/extinction-e...

Catch some highlights from our Leeson House 2025 residential trip to Dorset – five days of fossil hunting, geological discoveries, and Jurassic Coast adventures. [https://youtu.be/jlM4RxkIDfs?si=_DhnI06o09KVdtDw] Big thanks to our leaders Barry, Phil & Richard, and to Leeson House for hosting us.

We’re really looking forward to tomorrow’s summer holiday field trip at the Somerset Earth Science Centre for a day packed with hands-on fun and fossil foraging. From Mary Anning-inspired crafts and fossil prepping to a fossil hunt at Writhlington batch. Can't wait!

Here’s a blog from our recent field trip looking at building and decorative stones in the great #18thCentury houses of Derbyshire #urbangeology

The deadline for entries to the GA 2025 Photo Competition is Friday 22nd August so there's still time to submit up to 3 photos for a chance to win a cash prize! 🥇£150 🥈£75 🥉£50 Email entries to: [email protected] Full details: geologistsassociation.org.uk/photocomp_en...

We had a blast at Ware Museum – racing trilobites, making ammonite models, and handling fascinating rocks and fossils. Thanks to the wonderful Ware Museum team for hosting us – here’s to next year! 🦕🪨 #Rockwatch #WareMuseum #Fossils #GeologyFun

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A Level, T Level, and BTEC results today! 🎉 From all of us at Rockwatch, we wish you every success in your next steps—whether that’s further study, training, or starting your career. #FutureGeologists #STEMeducation #ALevelResultsDay

Rock & Fossil Day – Tomorrow at Ware Museum! Join Rockwatch for hands-on geology fun: race a trilobite, paint a plaster fossil, and handle real rocks and fossils. 📅 Tue 12 Aug | 🕚 11:00–15:30 | 💷 £2 per child | Drop-in 📍 Ware Museum #Geology #Fossils #FamilyFun #WareMuseum

Order yours now - email the SchoolRocks! box co-ordinator, Dr Haydon Bailey at [email protected] For more information, including an introductory video, visit the Geologists' Association website: geologistsassociation.org.uk/schoolrocks/

Day 5: What an unforgettable week it’s been! Our Rockwatchers have explored fossil forests, coral beds, ancient clays, and the legacy of Mary Anning – all while making new friends, sharing discoveries, and having tons of fun along the way. Can't wait to go back next year!

Day 4: We wrap up our trip in legendary Lyme Regis with Richard, learning about the life and legacy of fossil hunter Mary Anning and how this historic town protects itself from coastal erosion.

Rockwatch returns to Somerset this August! On 19th August we’re running a special day themed around Mary Anning at the Somerset Earth Science Centre, followed by fossil hunting at Writhlington batch. Only 30 spaces available — book now!

Day 3 - Wednesday: Ringstead & Kimmeridge Bay Today, Phil leads us through two dramatically different geological worlds. At Ringstead Bay, we’ll explore coral beds packed with tropical reef fossils, then head to Kimmeridge Bay to examine the dark, fossil-rich Kimmeridge Clay. #Rockwatch #FossilFun

Day 2 - Tuesday: Lulworth to Mupe Bay Adventure exploring an ancient fossil forest, peer into Bacon Hole, and uncover secrets of a smugglers cave. A perfect start to a fossil-filled week!