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.
