Welcome to the official website of the Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG).
Upcoming events of general geological interest in Dorset, and the surrounding region, are listed below.
For a more specific listing, use the search bar, below, or select one of the following categories:
Dorset Geologists’ Association Group (DGAG), Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire.
For geoconservation workparties, see the DIGS website.
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August 2019
Mendip Rocks! 2019
A festival of events celebrating the 450 million year geology of the Mendip Hills! View/Download
Find out more »September 2019
Jurassic Coast Partnership Plan Public Drop-in Sessions
Have your say on the Jurassic Coast! As part of the process to create their new Partnership Plan, the document which will guide management of the World Heritage Site for the next five years, the Jurassic Coast Trust is holding a series of free drop-in consultation days across Dorset and East Devon. JCT staff will be on hand at each location to talk through the new Plan and answer any questions you might have about it. The Plan encompasses everything…
Find out more »Golden Cap Walk
An invigorating walk to the top of the highest point on England’s south coast – Golden Cap in West Dorset. This walk begins at Golden Cap Holiday Park at 10:30am, and will take you up and over Golden Cap itself, from where you can take in spectacular views across the Jurassic Coast. The walk will also take in the ruins of St. Gabriel’s Church, and the “secret beach” of St. Gabriel’s Mouth if access is available. Returning via the easier walking…
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Geology and Fossils, Lyme Regis
Wessex OUGS Field Trip: Geology and Fossils, Lyme Regis with Sam Scriven. A day studying the geology and fossils of the Lower Jurassic at Lyme Regis. Sunday, 29th September.
Find out more »October 2019
Sidmouth Science Festival
Sidmouth Science Festival started as a weekend event in 2012 and has grown to lasting 10 days now. It is aimed at all ages and abilities and most events are FREE. Some events have proved to be very popular and are repeated again this year whilst adding new events has helped to keep the Festival fresh. So visit Sidmouth Science Festival for hours of entertaining and thought-provoking events including talks and workshops. Learn about fossils, stars, energy, light, weather, brains,…
Find out more »When did the Moroccan High Atlas get high?
Lecture by Dr Sarah Boulton (University of Plymouth) Wednesday October 9 Dorset County Hall 7 pm
Find out more »Earth Science Week 2019
Earth Science Week is an annual international celebration of the geology all around us. Through public events like geowalks, hands on activities, talks and open days, organisations and individuals aim to raise public awareness of geology and how it affects our lives.
Find out more »Holiday Rocks
Broadmayne Village Hall. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Please consider telling us about your 'geology on holiday' memories. Let Kelvin or Alan know if you can help.
Find out more »November 2019
Sarsens: Troublesome Stones of Dubious Origin
Lecture: Dr Stewart Ullyott (University of Brighton, Rtd.) Wednesday 13 November 7 p.m. Dorset County Hall, Admission £5
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