The society is for anyone interested in geology,
whether beginners or experienced. This is our 46th year!
We hold monthly talks on a
wide range of earth science topics, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the
month
. We have several day and weekend field
trips a year and sometimes a longer foreign excursion. Our
talks normally take place at Oaklands College. Click
here to download detailed directions to the venue.
For the first part of
2021 talks will
continue to take place online, via Zoom.
It is uncertain when we will be able to resume meeting at Oaklands
College, so the venue for later talks is marked 'To be confirmed'.
Please check the web site for updates.
Next talk: Thursday 14 January 2021, 7:30pm
Dr Susanne Schwenzer, Open University "The geology of Mars, and the Rover missions".
The link for joining
Zoom meetings will be emailed a few days in advance to all members.
If you have not received it by the day before the talk, please contact
the
secretary.
Guests are welcome. Please
contact the
secretary in advance for the link.
The 2020 Newsletter has been posted to
members. It includes the 2021 Programme. You can download an electronic
version here
HGS developed these videos about 5 of Hertfordshire's important
geological sites
as their contribution to the GA's virtual FoG in November 2020.
HGS vFoG Summary Video
HGS Hill End Chalk Pit
HGS Castle Hill, Berkhamsted
HGS Bourne Gutter
HGS
Barkway Chalk Pit
HGS Little Heath pit, near Berkhamsted
Geological trails and guides We are starting to build up a collection of downloadable geological
trails, and guides to geologically interesting locations. The
first ones can be seen on the 'Trails and
Guides' page.
Sites of special
geological interest A number of sites in
Hertfordshire are officially designated as important for their geology
or geomorphology. Details and map
For lots of interesting information on
Hertfordshire Puddingstone,
visit the East Herts Geology Club's puddingstone
page
