Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026

Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026

Overberg Geoscientists Group

Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026

From fossils and field displays to world-class presentations and research, the OGG continues to share the wonder of Earth science across the Overberg and beyond.

Highlights include:

• Harold Porter Gardens Fossils and Minerals display, a festive season favourite.
• Upcoming talks on Witwatersrand geology, tailings dam studies, and Gondwana structures.
• International conferences and field programs through 2026.
• Membership renewals, educational outreach, and ongoing collaboration within the geoscience community.

Explore the full newsletter for all details, links, and upcoming events.

Read the full Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026 here.

Newsletter #2 - 30 January 2026

Overberg Geoscientists Group

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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