Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG)
was established in 1990
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.
The group has three major aims:
To inform
Learn about our rocks, minerals and fossils and how the
geology has shaped our landscape.
To conserve
Help to conserve Warwickshire's natural heritage by joining one
of our work parties to improve the conditions of our valuable sites.
To encourage
Above 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.
The activities of the group include:
Talks
During 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 trips
In 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 activities
These 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 panels
WGCG 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.
Members are kept informed of the Group's activities through the publication of a bi-annual
Newsletter with further information being made available at lectures and field trips
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Annual Reports
WGCG Annual Report 2013
WGCG Annual Report 2014
For more information about the activities of the group click on one of the links below:
Lectures
Monthly programme of evening talks on a variety of geological subjects held
from September to March
Field Trips
Monthly programme of evening visits to local geological sites from April to September
and weekend trips further afield
Local Geological Sites
Designated sites of geological interest within Warwickshire which can be browsed by name,
geological formation and location
(Links to a separate dedicated website)
Conservation
Projects carried out by the group aimed at preserving Warwickshire's geological heritage
Displays
Information boards and other displays installed by the group
Geology
A description of the geology of Warwickshire
Newsletter
The most recent edition plus back issues of our bi-annual publication describing
the groups,activities
(pdf format)
Publications
Leaflets published by the group
Join Us
How to join the group
Contact Us
Send an e-mail or write to the group
Links
Links to other Geological Groups
Members' Area
An area for the group members
(User Name and Password required)
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