Fossil Grove Open Afternoon
Fossil Grove 51 Victorial Park Drive South, Glasgow, United KingdomTours of the Fossil House and the quarry and activities for children
Founded 1858 | Promoting public interest in geology and advancing geological knowledge
Founded 1858
Tours of the Fossil House and the quarry and activities for children
A chance to look at rocks and fossils, chat informally to others, ask questions about geology and find out what's happening locally
An opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and view geology specimens not currently on display
A chance to look at rocks and fossils, chat informally to others, ask questions about geology and find out what's happening locally
Short presentations by society members
A magnificent section of the glacial Neoproterozoic Port Askaig Formation with a sequence at the base which is a prime candidate for a global “golden spike” or GSSP. We will discuss the concept of snowball earth and assess how the succession here fits with that model.
A fantastic chance to visit both the Palaeobiology and Earth Systems collections held in the National Museums Scotland specialist facility.
Tours of the Fossil House and the quarry and activities for children
A chance to look at rocks and fossils, chat informally to others, ask questions about geology and find out what's happening locally
A chance to see fossils dating back to the Silurian period, including trilobites, brachiopods, nautiloids, corals and crinoids
A chance to look at rocks and fossils, chat informally to others, ask questions about geology and find out what's happening locally
