GeoWeek / Nature Week Event: This event will discuss the geology along the Greenway of Kenilworth Common, discussing the links between geology, pedology, hydrogeology and biodiversity. Evidence for environmental change through geological time will be examined. The walk will terminate at Kenilworth Cutting where we will inspect a geological exposure where we will discuss its …
GeoWeek / Nature Week Event: Ray Pratt will lead a walk around old Kenilworth to discuss the variety of building stones used in the constuction and ornamentation of the buildings of this historic town. We will meet at 11:50 hrs at Abbey Fields car park for a 12:00 start. Under 16s must be accompanied by …
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Dinosaurs in some cases were awkwardly large. This led to some incredible adaptations to overcome the challenge of vast size but makes them particularly difficult to excavate and study! Some of the largest dinosaurs were the sauropods, growing up to 37 metres in length…if we are to believe some of the skeletons in museums, which …
The majority of WGCG members are amateur geologists. The level of geological knowledge varies significantly. All are keen. Each February WGCG hold a workshop for the benefit of members who wish to improve their geological knowledge and skills. Our experts put together a class based on the needs and interests of our members. Participation is …
Ray Pratt will lead a field outing, around the Kenilworth area, visiting 3 sites exposing early Permian rocks, each of which is designated as a Local Geological Site (LGS). We plan to start at 11:00 hrs with an examination of the recently cleared exposure at Kenilworth Cutting on Kenilworth Greenway (LGS 97). Here we will …