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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent goals we should all be working towards.

UNESCO International Geodiversity Day @geodiversityday.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland have celebrated #GeodiversityDay with the launch of a new Geodiversity Charter!

🌐 www2.bgs.ac.uk/gsni/Geodive...

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UNESCO International Geodiversity Day @geodiversityday.bsky.social · 2d

🥳 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-...

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UNESCO International Geodiversity Day @geodiversityday.bsky.social · 4d

🎨 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...

Visualising the Benefits of Geodiversity

International Geodiversity Day 2025 is approaching, and many people worldwide have organised events based on their professional or personal connections with geodiversity; whether these be around under...

www.geodiversityday.org

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 2d

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

In celebration of International Geodiversity Day 2025

Rockwatch chats with Dr Anjana Khatwa about Rocks and Geodiversity

The Whispers of Rock by Dr Anjana Khatwa - book cover

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 20d

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!

Anjana alongside her selection of rocks and her book

Stone with the words engraved: The Whispers of Rock

Rocks and copies of The Whispers of Rock

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 23d

A fascinating article @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and certainly we see many mums and grandmothers nurturing their children and grandchildren's interest in the Earth and geology by bringing them to Rockwatch field trips, museum events, fossil fairs and geology festivals.

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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 23d

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

Help us build a Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point

YouTube video by Scottish Geology Trust

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 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

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · 24d

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!

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Ruth Siddall @pavementgeology.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tomorrow! All information in the post below #urbangeology

Ruth Siddall @pavementgeology.bsky.social · Aug 24

The next #urbangeology walk with #LondonWalks is on 6 Sep 2025 at 2.30 pm at St Paul’s tube. We’ll be looking at the granites used to build the Thames embankment. Info and reservations at www.walks.com/our-walks/bu...

Building and Rebuilding the Thames Embankment - London Walks

Thinking about going on the guided Building and Rebuilding the Thames Embankment tour? Have a little read about the sights, hidden spots, your guide and meeting point beforehand!

www.walks.com

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Publication Day to The Whispers of Rock! A journey that started with the Nan Shepherd Prize to this epic work that reframes our relationship with rock.
Link to buy: anjanakhatwa.com/writing
#rockwhisperer #WhispersOfRock #naturwriting

Book called The Whispers of Rock on a background of orange sandstone

Hand holding a laminated siltstone. Words say what does it feel like to hold silence in your hands

Hand holding limestone with a sea urchin fossils. Text says what can you teach me about cycles of love and loss

Hands holding a piece of coal. Test says will you ever learn to let me go?

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Geoscientist magazine @geoscientistmag.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

This Is Geoscience - GEOSCIENTIST

New campaign ‘This is Geoscience’ aims to showcase the discipline's value to society and highlight the opportunities a geoscience career offers.

geoscientist.online

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Sep 5

📅 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

Dr Dean Lomax, Paleontologist, author, presenter.

Front cover of The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs written by Dr Dean Lomax and Illustrated by Bob Nicholls

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 29

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!

Rockwatchers enjoying The Steeplehouse Quarry

Derbyshire's Black Rocks with Rockwatchers

Steeple Grange Light Railway carriage with Rockwatchers

A Geowalk Trail through the Peak District

Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Photos from our day at the Somerset Earth Science Centre with Rockwatchers - August 2025

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 26

⏰ 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! 🌍✨

Deadline for Rockstar Competition is fast approaching - get entries in before 31 August

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Open Education at The University of Edinburgh @openededinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 20

“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...

Extinction Expedition: Myths and Fossils TES OER

Where did all the dinosaurs go? The “Extinction Expedition” project invites learners to explore the history, mystery, and legacy of the dinosaurs in a hands-on and imaginative way. Through three wor...

open.ed.ac.uk

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 20

What a fabulous resource thank you for putting this together to inspire young paleontologists.

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

Dorset Residential Field Trip Highlights 2025

Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

Wow that's fascinating!

Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 18

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!

Poster for Rockwatch trip to Somerset Earth Science Centre - 19 August 2025

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Ruth Siddall @pavementgeology.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

stone-work.bsky.social @stone-work.bsky.social · Aug 18

Derbyshire’s historic houses and quarries illustrate how stone, craft and design are inseparable.
Read the full blog here: www.stone-work.eu/field-trips-...
#ArchitecturalHistory #Culture

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The Geologists' Association @geolassoc.bsky.social · Aug 16

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...

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Rockwatch - The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children @rockwatch.bsky.social · Aug 15

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