Events
BGS Open Day, Edinburgh and Schools Week | 25 Sept 10am to 5pm
The
BGS Open Day is held annually in September at our Edinburgh office, Murchison House. The Open Day comprises exhibitions, displays and demonstrations
highlighting the varied work of the Survey. In addition, a programme of illustrated talks runs all day.
The Open Day is held in conjunction with a Schools Week, for schools and organised groups (booking required for Schools Week).
ESTA Annual Course and Conference
To be held at Leicester University from 17-19 September 2010. BGS is sponsoring the conference, will have an exhibit and will be contributing to the lecture and field trip programme.
See the ESTA website for details.
The Groundwater Experience | May 2010
The Groundwater Experience celebrates its 10th year at Hill End Field Study Centre, Oxford from 24 to 28 May.
The week–long event promotes the importance of groundwater through a range of hands-on activities, often with a chance to get wet! Primary school children from across Oxfordshire are invited to discover what groundwater is, why it is important and how we can protect it. The Groundwater Experience is a collaborative event between the British Geological Survey, the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council.
If you like to find out more, contact Katya Manamsa Tel: 01491 692687.
National Science and Engineering Week | March 2010
As part of National Science and Engineering Week the BGS hosted its Fossil and Rock Show for primary schools — suitable for children at Key Stage 2 — at BGS Keyworth on 17-19 March 2010.
his is a always a popular event, if you would like your school to be invited next year, please email us.
For more information, see the British Science Association
Rockwatch — fossil fun for all the family
By popular demand, Rockwatch, the national club for young geologists, was back at BGS Keyworth near Nottingham.
This free event, packed with hands-on activities, ran from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 20 March 2010.
If you would like to attend next year's event, please email us.
