Penultimate Saturday of every month from January - September 2026 excluding August | Various times | Beadnell Haven Beach | NE67 5BB
The Big Rock Pool Challenge, run by the Rock Pool Project, invites people across the UK to become citizen scientists by exploring a local rock pool. It’s an enjoyable and welcoming way to reconnect with nature after the winter break, meet others in the community, and learn more about our coastal environment.
The Challenge combines hands-on discovery with digital engagement. Participants use the iNaturalist app during a 90-minute BioBlitz to record what they find, helping to build valuable, accessible biodiversity data while learning to identify species along the way. Each species also carries a rarity score based on UK records, and at the end of the BioBlitz we’ll see who has achieved the highest score.
Bring your curiosity and get ready to join the Battle!
For full event information and to register for this event, please head to our website.
- January 24 |10.30am-1pm
- February 21 | 9.30am- Midday
- March 21 | 9am–11.30am
- April 18 | 9am–11.30am
- May 23 | 1.30pm–4pm
- June 20 | 12.45pm–3.15pm
- July 18 | 11am–1.30pm
- September 19 | 1.15pm–3.45pm
T: 07857 127376
E: [email protected]
W: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk