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The Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) is doing far more than studying rocks.
The latest Overberg Geoscientists Group (OGG) Newsletter #4 is out now, packed with updates on upcoming presentations, excursions, conferences and events for 2026.
Highlights include:
• The 2026 Gold Presentation Series with weekly Zoom talks during March and April.
• A special presentation on the Geological History of the Onrus River in June.
• Upcoming OGG excursions, including the Onrus River Valley field trip (6 June) and the Greater Worcester and Hex River Valley geology excursion (4–6 September).
• The launch of a Fossil and Mineral Collection Display at Harold Porter Gardens in Betty’s Bay.
• Information about major geoscience conferences happening in South Africa and internationally.
OGG continues to promote geoscience education, knowledge sharing and mentorship, welcoming members from all backgrounds - including students and anyone interested in geology.
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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