Devon
Goat Island conservation, Undercliffs NNR
Stepps Lane Stepps Lane, Axmouth, Devon, United KingdomIt is that time of year again when we carry out the all important grass cut and rake of Goat Island and the Plateau, to maintain the chalk grassland in good condition. Both sites lie within the rugged landslip terrain of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. As usual we are roping … Continue reading "Goat Island conservation, Undercliffs NNR"
Triassic Coast Cruise
Stuart Line Cruises Exmouth Marina Ltd, Pier Head,, Exmouth, DevonA cruise through the oldest section of the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast, accompanied by expert commentary from local Jurassic Coast Trust Ambassadors. Setting off at 6:00pm, we will cruise from Exmouth to Sidmouth, taking in the breath-taking Triassic cliffs of Orcombe Point, Ladram Bay, Sidmouth and more. We will return to Exmouth … Continue reading "Triassic Coast Cruise"
The Plateau conservation, Undercliffs NNR
Stepps Lane Stepps Lane, Axmouth, Devon, United KingdomIt is that time of year again when we carry out the all important grass cut and rake of Goat Island and the Plateau, to maintain the chalk grassland in good condition. Both sites lie within the rugged landslip terrain of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. As usual we are roping … Continue reading "The Plateau conservation, Undercliffs NNR"
Undercliffs Guided Walk
Pinhay House Pinhay House, Lyme Regis, DorsetEnjoy a 5-mile walk through the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. Though the focus of this walk will be a 'fungal foray' there is also the opportunity to experience the geology and geomorphology of this extensive coastal landslip environment. Join local fungi expert Dr David Allen to hunt for mushrooms in the … Continue reading "Undercliffs Guided Walk"
Geology Walk, Sidmouth
Sidmouth Museum Hope Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomGeology walk along Sidmouth's 'Jurassic Coast' seafront with Dr Roger Trend. Meet outside the Sidmouth Museum, Hope Cottage, Church Street, EX10 8LY. The walk will last about an hour and will be led by one of the local geologists. Price: £2.50
Fault Lines in Seismic Communication: Earthquake Warning in Istanbul
Manor Pavilion Theatre Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomA talk by Prof Iain Stewart, MBE FGS FRSE, a Scottish geologist, a Fellow of the Geological Society of London, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Ian is Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth and also a member of the Scientific Board of UNESCO's International … Continue reading "Fault Lines in Seismic Communication: Earthquake Warning in Istanbul"
How do we know Earth’s climate is changing?
Cellar Bar Kennaway House, Sidmouth, DevonA talk by Professor Graeme Stephens FRS. Professor Stephens is Co-Director, Center for Climate Sciences, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University. Professor Stephens has made major research contributions in three related areas; atmospheric radiative transfer, remote sensing and cloud climate feedbacks. He … Continue reading "How do we know Earth’s climate is changing?"
Shake, Rattle and Rocks: a Geo Day for the whole family
Masonic Hall 110 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomInteractive displays and activities featuring rocks, fossils, minerals and the Earth’s dynamic processes, highlighting the geology of the Jurassic Coast, Torbay Geo Park and the West Devon mining area. Participating groups will include Sidmouth Museum, Kent’s Cavern and the English Riviera Geo Park, the Jurassic Coast Trust, the artist Colin Bentley, the Devonshire Association Geology … Continue reading "Shake, Rattle and Rocks: a Geo Day for the whole family"
Shake, Rattle and Rocks: Geo Day Short Talks Programme
Masonic Hall 110 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon, United Kingdom11.15 – 11.45 Richard Edmonds - Freelance Geologist - “New Mapping and Modelling of the Great Bindon Landslide of 1839”: The landslide is one of the most famous in the world and yet there is no agreement on how it formed. New mapping has been made possible through data from the Plymouth Coastal Observatory and … Continue reading "Shake, Rattle and Rocks: Geo Day Short Talks Programme"
Winter Watch: Lunch and walk at Otterton Mill
Otterton Mill Otterton Mill, Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton, Devon, United KingdomWith the shortening days comes the first of the annual series of “Winter Watch” days out for Jurassic Coast Ambassadors and partner organisations. The plan is to have lunch at the Mill, a brilliant historic site in its own right and also one of the newest JCT Business Partners From past experience it is an excellent place … Continue reading "Winter Watch: Lunch and walk at Otterton Mill"
Hay Tor and other Dartmoor locations
Igneous rocks and weathering. The trip will cover locations such as Hay Tor, looking at the geological and geomorphological features of the granite. There will also be visits to localities looking at the evolution of tors and a chance to view the metamorphic aureole and contact zone. If you wish to attend please contact Alan … Continue reading "Hay Tor and other Dartmoor locations"
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.
Sidmouth Science Festival
Sidmouth Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomSidmouth 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 … Continue reading "Sidmouth Science Festival"
DGAG Events and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the National restrictions begin to relax, we hope to restart many of our planned events, including field trips. All events will be compliant with the relevant COVID-guidelines. Geologists' Association Coronavirus Action Plan
Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton
Lower and Middle Triassic Rocks. Wessex OUGS Field Trip. Leaders Prof. John Mather and Dr. Jenny Bennett Further details and booking from Wessex OUGS Events
Sidmouth Science Festival ONLINE
Sidmouth Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomVisit the 2020 Sidmouth Science Festival online for talks and competitions which you can do from home. Learn about fossils, dinosaurs, stars, energy, light, weather, boats, rockets and much more. Race a rubber band car. Visit the gallery of schools’ art. Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with a female speaker. We aim to excite curiosity in … Continue reading "Sidmouth Science Festival ONLINE"
Dartmoor
DGAG Field Trip. Leader Alan Holiday. Includes visits to Haytor, Two Bridges Quarry, Burrator Reservoir and Merivale Quarry. Detailed itinerary: Take A35 to Exeter then follow M5 around Exeter. Take A38 (signposted for Plymouth) at end of motorway section. Take A382 Bovey Tracey road. Then follow B3344 and look for Haytor sign. Park at third … Continue reading "Dartmoor"
Goat Island and the Slabs – Undercliffs NNR
Stepps Lane Stepps Lane, Axmouth, Devon, United KingdomA unique chance to explore the landslip geomorphology and coastal geology of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs National Nature Reserve. Leader: DGAG member Geoff Rowland, who has become familiar with the Undercliffs NNR from volunteer conservation work with Natural England, EuCAN Dorset and the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society. We will walk into … Continue reading "Goat Island and the Slabs – Undercliffs NNR"
Axmouth and Goat Island
Explore Axmouth and Goat Island on the oldest part of the Jurassic Coast with Richard Edmonds. This is an ideal trip for those who like a very pleasant walk. In total it is about 4 and a half to 5 miles, but it isn't a race. We will visit Goat Island, perhaps the most famous … Continue reading "Axmouth and Goat Island"
Sidmouth Science Festival
Sidmouth Sidmouth, Devon, United KingdomExciting Curiosity. 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. If you would like to have a hand in the 2023 event. Contact the team on www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org