Objectives and Achievements 2018 - Present
The Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) is doing far more than studying rocks.
The latest OGG newsletter is out! Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening:
• Global visitors - 42 local & international geographers visited the OGG Earth Age Display at Harold Porter Gardens.
• Energy discovery news - Exciting hydro-carbon finds off Namibia making headlines.
• Upcoming talks - Monthly presentations lined up through 2026, covering flood systems, diamond and gold geology, tailings dams, and more - with in-person and Zoom options.
• Events and learning - Breakfast meet-ups at Onrus Manor continue, plus links to fascinating geology news, research, and global mineral discoveries.
• Membership reminder - Support OGG’s growing footprint by renewing your membership (R250 per year).
Explore gold, diamonds, geological heritage and more via OGG’s YouTube playlists.
Ideas for 2026 excursions and talks are welcome; everyone from scholars to enthusiasts is invited to get involved!
Read the full newsletter here.
The Overberg Geoscientists Group is a collective of geoscience professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the Earth's physical structure, from rocks and minerals to geological processes, across the greater Overberg region. The group engages in research, field studies, educational activitie...
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