Charmouth to Seatown fossil hunt - Sunday 22nd June '08

A classic Jurassic fossil hunt!

Join local expert and geologist Chris Pamplin to explore one of the most famous stretches of the Jurassic Coast, from Charmouth to Seatown, taking in Golden Cap.

This classic fossil locality is where Mary Anning found many of her remarkable fossils around 190 years ago! The day will include an informative talk with Chris followed by the fossil hunt (approximately 4 hours) to Seatown in the east, where you can catch a bus or taxi back to Charmouth. Participants will all have an opportunity to find and keep a selection of Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, belemnites and even marine reptile bones with a bit of luck!

Full details will be provided to participants prior to the event.

Portland dinosaur hunt - Sunday 13th July '08

Ever wished you could walk with dinosaurs? Now you can!

Discover the hidden secrets of Portland (Dorset), on a quarry tour with local expert and geologist Chris Pamplin, accompanied by the

Discovering Fossils & JuniorGeo team. Participants will see dinosaur trackways and foot prints, fossil trees, giant ammonites, prehistoric beaches and the Portland Sculpture park.

There will be some opportunities to collect fossils, but the main attraction of dinosaur footprints cannot be collected except with a camera!

This event requires driving between quarries. Full details will be provided to participants prior to the event.

Charmouth to Seatown fossil hunt - Sunday 20th July '08

A classic Jurassic fossil hunt!

Join local expert and geologist Chris Pamplin to explore one of the most famous stretches of the Jurassic Coast, from Charmouth to Seatown, taking in Golden Cap.

This classic fossil locality is where Mary Anning found many of her remarkable fossils around 190 years ago! The day will include an informative talk with Chris followed by the fossil hunt (approximately 4 hours) to Seatown in the east, where you can catch a bus or taxi back to Charmouth. Participants will all have an opportunity to find and keep a selection of Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, belemnites and even marine reptile bones with a bit of luck!

Full details will be provided to participants prior to the event.

Cotswold quarry fossil hunt - Saturday 26th July '08

Join local fossil expert Dr Neville Hollingworth on a guided visit of Colne Gravel Quarry in Gloucestershire to examine and collect from the highly fossiliferous Jurassic deposits. Recent finds include the bones and teeth of Ichthyosaurs, Plesiosaurs and crocodiles!. Uncrushed fossil tree trunks and branches are also common. In addition the Ice Age river gravels yield common Mammoth and other remains including horse, mammoth, deer and straight-tusked elephant bones.

This trip will provide everyone with an opportunity to find something rare or unusual. Following an introductory talk, participants will be able to spend a whole day on site and advice will be given on collecting and conservation techniques.

Full details will be provided to participants prior to the day.

Quantoxhead (Somerset) fossil hunt - Saturday 9th August '08

Join geologist Bill Verkaik on a guided tour of the famous Jurassic coast of north Somerset. Quantoxhead has yielded some of the largest and well preserved ammonites and marine reptiles in the country. The day includes an introduction to the geology and fossils of the area, followed by a guided fossil hunt along the coast. Everyone will have an opportunity to find a variety of fossils.

Suitable for all ages and levels of experience, including families.

Full details will be provided to event participants prior to the day.

Charmouth to Lyme Regis fossil hunt - Sunday 17th Aug '08

Join local expert and geologist Chris Pamplin to explore one of the most famous stretches of the Jurassic Coast, from Charmouth to Lyme Regis, taking in Black Ven.

This classic fossil locality is where Mary Anning found her remarkable fossils around 190 years ago! The day will include an informative talk with Chris followed by the fossil hunt (approximately 4 hours) to Lyme Regis, where you can catch a bus or taxi back to Charmouth. Participants will all have an opportunity to find and keep a selection of Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, belemnites and even marine reptile bones with a bit of luck!

Full details will be provided to participants prior to the event.

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