This was by few enthusiasts who wanted to raise awareness of and conserve the many rock exposures dotted around the county. The membership has since grown and includes many enthusiastic amateurs, students and teachers as well as some professional geologists. New members are always welcome.
WGCG has three major aims:
To informLearn about our rocks, minerals and fossils and how the geology has shaped our landscape.
To conserveHelp to conserve Warwickshire's natural heritage by joining one of our work parties to improve the conditions of our valuable sites.
To encourageAbove all, we hope you will want to share in the passion of learning all about our fascinating geology and caring for it in a practical way.
TalksDuring the winter months we enjoy a wide-ranging series of talks from both members and visiting speakers. Some evenings are dedicated to members' displays of photos, or rocks collected on field trips or holidays.
Field tripsIn the summer we concentrate on field excursions - both evening trips as well as longer day and weekend visits. The picture to the right shows a WGCG group on Caer Caradoc, Shropshire.
We also visit towns and villages to explore the uses of different local and imported building stones.
Conservation activitiesThese include the identification and maintenance of a network of nearly 100 Local Geological Sites. Conservation by volunteers includes the clearance of overgrown sites.
Here a group are clearing a rockface at Purley Quarry, Mancetter.
Interpretation panelsWGCG has designed and erected panels which describe the local geology in an accessible way. Sites include those at Ryton Pools, Wolston village (right), Brandon Marsh and Purley Quarry.
LecturesMonthly programme of evening talks on a variety of geological subjects held from September to March
Field TripsMonthly programme of evening visits to local geological sites from April to September and weekend trips further afield
Local Geological SitesDesignated sites of geological interest within Warwickshire which can be browsed by name, geological formation and location
(Links to a separate dedicated website)
ConservationProjects carried out by WGCG aimed at preserving Warwickshire's geological heritage
DisplaysInformation boards and other displays installed by WGCG
GeologyA description of the geology of Warwickshire
NewsletterThe most recent edition plus back issues of our bi-annual publication describing WGCG's activities
(pdf format)
PublicationsLeaflets published by WGCG
Join UsHow to join WGCG
Contact UsSend an e-mail or write to WGCG
LinksLinks to other Geological Groups
Members' AreaAn area for WGCG members
(User Name and Password required)