OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

Overberg Geoscientists Group

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

April 2025 Highlights

• The Gold Presentation Series wrapped up with great success - experts from around the world shared insights on gold geology. YouTube links are available for anyone who missed it.

• Celebrations were held in Cape Town to honour Charles Darwin, including the unveiling of a bust and events at Sea Point Contact.

• A geology outing explored the scenery and history of Table Mountain.

Upcoming Presentations

• 15 May 2025: Dr Jeannine McManus on wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka and South Africa (Onrus Manor and Zoom - 11h00)

• 5 June 2025: Dr James Blignaut on the economics of restoring degraded ecosystems (Zoom - 11h00)

Zoom link here.

Meeting ID: 821 7289 2738 | Passcode: Overberg

Mark Your Calendar

• 30 August 2025: Half-day excursion to De Kelders Caves and Walker Bay

• OGG Breakfast Meetings continue monthly at Onrus Manor

Membership Reminder

Annual fee: R250. Bank details inside the newsletter.

Educational Tools

“Box of Rocks” available for purchase - great for schools and non-geologists.

Full newsletter here.

OGG April Newsletter - Highlights and Upcoming Events

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