Old Rock Day
January 7 · Level 3 · #1603 of 2238
Old Rock Day is an informal invitation to look more closely at rocks and fossils. Geology enthusiasts use it to share their curiosity, while everyone else gets a chance to discover how much of Earth’s story lies beneath their feet.
How it is celebrated: people bring out rock collections, visit geology museums and look for interesting specimens outdoors. Comparing colours and textures, learning how rocks form and sharing photographs of finds are all ways to take part.
For a celebration devoted to the distant past, its own history is surprisingly elusive. Geological writing about the day acknowledges that its origins and founder are unknown.