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Join Rockwatch and the British Geological Survey and others at Keyworth from 10am-4pm, Sat 17 March 2012 for some hands-on science!

This fantastic event is free of charge but booking is essential. Complete the booking form or book online now!

Geology Today Minerals and Fossils Explained 2012 Online Event, 5th – 16th of March 2012.

This is a first! An Online Event giving you the means to access articles written by experts on major groups of fossils and minerals, and of engaging in online discussions with the Editor-in-Chief of Geology Today, Professor Peter Doyle, and other experts who will present the series.

Go to the Event website to find out more and register: http://geologytoday.wordpress.com/

or download the event leaflet.

NATURE’S TREASURES 4
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Saturday 3 March 2012
10:00 am — 4:30 pm
An event for anyone with an interest in minerals and gemstones. Students from schools and universities are particularly encouraged to attend. The day will include a programme of short talks as well as a number of displays and demonstrations.

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Join ROCKWATCH and receive copies of our award winning magazine and a whole lot more..

Check out the Rockwatch Winter/Spring 2012 Events taking place around the country.

We have an annual Rockstar Competition every summer and you can win fabulous prizes and a great day out for winners and their families.
Find out more about the competition.

Ask the Experts
Your geological questions answered by the Rockwatch Science Editors.

Some Rockhounds collect minerals, some collect fossils and some collect rocks - which kind are you?


			Rockwatch - who are we? The nationwide club for young geologists - that's who! Go here to get the low down on the greatest club on Earth!!


			Rockwatch Magazine Rocks that could change the world. exploring Mars and sculpting mountains of granite - all this and much more in the latest magazine...


			Report: Jurassic take-away Rockwatch Science Editor, Professor Peter Doyle, encounters fossilised dinosaur sick - more on this page..


			Geology in Museums Factcard Rockwatch have produced a fantastic new factcard featuring details about museums with geological collections.


		Geological news from external sources: Plesiosaur fossil found at Loch Ness (BBC) Dinosaur stolen from museum (BBC) First geological map of Everest (BBC) Journey to the center of the Earth (BBC) "Boxgrove Man" site saved (BBC) Mount Etna eruptions predicted? (BBC) Hominid fossils older than thought (BBC) Fossil clues about ancient plants (BBC) New salamander fossil (Chicago University) Sea monster with a toothache (BBC)