Rockwatch at NOCS – 27 September 2008
Southampton hosted its own free rock festival – and the stars of the show were millions of years old.
Rockwatch is an open event at National Oceanography Centre, Southampton that gives visitors the chance to learn about geology. Organised in conjunction with the Southampton Geology, Rockwatch features fascinating examples of rocks, fossils and minerals, concentrating on tracing the marine history through the geological periods using fossils. The event ran from 1 - 4 pm on Saturday 27 September.
There’s a chance to get some hands-on experience of making fossil casts and create dinosaur dioramas, handle samples and much more. Visitors can bring a rock or fossil along to get it identified. With talks by leading experts and a range of displays, Rockwatch is an entertaining and informative event for all the family.
Entry is free and there is free parking on-site
More information is available on 023 8089 8008 , 023 8066 3655, 023 8040 4649, or email: susanosmond@hotmail.com or 023 8059 6156.
