GEOLiteracy Festival - The Etches Collection Museum talk and reception
Date and time
Location
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Kimmeridge BH20 5PE United KingdomDescription
The second part of the day will be a visit to the Etches Collection Museum:
It was long thought that the local Kimmeridgian clays had little to yield by way of evidence via well-preserved fossils. A belief that was changed by the amazing discoveries of Steve Etches, local to Kimmeridge, fossil collector and expert who over the last 30 years, has discovered, collected and researched over 2000 incredible late Jurassic Kimmeridgian specimens.
An achievement that has resulted in a collection of the most extensive and finest fossil specimens ever found in the Kimmeridgian Clay Formation.
The Etches Collection is the result of one man’s passion. Over 30 years of discovery and diligent research, dogged determination not just to find and collect specimens, but also to bring to life the amazing stories of the creatures that existed in the Kimmeridgian age.
During the visit inside the new purpose built home of the Etches Collection enjoy some well-earned drinks and nibbles whilst listening to Ken Lacovara and Steve Etches discuss a shared passion in discovering Fossils.
Following this ‘in conversation event’ you will be welcome to stay and enjoy the hospitality while chatting to our speakers.
These events are free of charge but booking is essential.
The day will conclude by 7pm.
http://www.theetchescollection.org/visit-us
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The PESGB was established in 1964 by a group of likeminded professionals keen to create a community of geoscientists for networking and sharing ideas. Over 50 years on we have maintained those founding principles. We have a membership of over 6000 individuals, active in all six continents and have established a number of flagship events where professionals network, share technical excellence, and discuss the latest developments. These events include PETEX, PROSPEX and a vast array of field trips, courses, seminars and conferences. As part of our charitable objective we have a growing programme of disbursements and outreach projects. We have donated over £2m supporting various educational projects including; school-based education, university support and public engagement.
Our focus on the future has seen the PESGB become the largest sponsor of Geoscience MSc’s in the UK. We have also established a public annual lecture programme designed to promote geology and earth science which has featured speakers including Sir Tony Robinson, Hugh Dennis, Dallas Campbell and Professor Iain Stewart. As we work to promote the industry, PESGB has created partnerships with other professional societies and organisations to inform and challenge Government policy and review.