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Hillside featuring a large white chalk figure carved into the grass, surrounded by trees and greenery.Nether10th June 2025Arts & Crafts tagsCulture & Heritage tagsGeoAdventures tagsWalking tagsJoin artist Sara Trillo for a circular walk from Wye to Brook and back, exploring the traditions, rituals and social histories of the midsummer season.
GeoFuturists at Chalk Stream, Turner ContemporaryGeoFuturists at Chalk Stream, Turner Contemporary20th March 2025Arts & Crafts tagsFamily Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsJoin us at Turner Contemporary for a free drop-in collage session, inspired by the chalk streams and rolling landscapes of the Kent Downs.
Folkestone Warren Geology Field TripFolkestone Warren Geology Field Trip20th February 2025GeoAdventures tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWalking tagsAre you aged 15-19 years and want to learn more about the natural hazards of the Folkestone Warren? Come and join field geologist Simon Drake…
RiverweedsDover at Night 202518th February 2025Arts & Crafts tagsCulture & Heritage tagsFamily Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsCome to Dover at Night and explore up to 15 historic and creative spaces as Dover celebrates its rich heritage and culture in an action…
A black and white photograph of a rural landscape. In the foreground, a field appears plowed or prepared for planting, with textured soil patterns. A line of mostly leafless trees stretches across the background, suggesting a late autumn or winter setting. Above, a cloudy sky with mixed light and dark tones adds depth to the scene, enhancing the quiet, contemplative atmosphere.Jullieberries Grave 2025 – A Year of Celebration4th February 2025Arts & Crafts tagsCulture & Heritage tagsGeoAdventures tagsDiscover the history, myths, and creative inspirations of Julliberrie’s Grave, a 5,000-year-old long barrow in the Stour Valley. A series of free events at The…
Victorian chalk pitBetween the Lines: Chalk, Fossils and Zines14th January 2025Arts & Crafts tagsCulture & Heritage tagsGeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsBetween the Lines: Chalk, Fossils and Zines is a fascinating history and art workshop. Join historian and writer, Sarah Newman, and artist Nicole Mollett, for…
A leafless tree stands in the foreground with thin branches extending across a colorful sunset sky, painted in shades of pink, orange, and purple—an inspiring scene for a winter GeoAdventure or drawing workshop. Other trees and distant hills line the horizon.Winter GeoAdventure: Yuletide poetry and drawing workshop29th November 2024Arts & Crafts tagsChristmas tagsGeoAdventures tagsDr Jessica Potter from the Royal College of Art will lead a free festive winter poetry and drawing workshop in Wye.
The Chalk Path/Le Chemin de CraieThe Chalk Path audio walk28th October 2024GeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsJourney through the Deep Time of the chalk cliffs at their closest point across the Channel with this bilingual self-guided audio walk along The Chalk…
The Body As Data: people on the moveThe Body As Data: people on the move28th October 2024GeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsOutdoor Activities tagsWalking tagsStep into a unique fusion of technology and nature with Contagion, an immersive mobile app that invites you to explore the world around you while…
The Big Record: Darent ValleyThe Big Record: Darent Valley28th October 2024Arts & Crafts tagsDarent Valley tagsFamily Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsImmerse yourself in the sounds of the Darent Valley with The Big Record: Darent Valley, an evocative audio piece by sound artist Paul Cheese.
An ancient stone monument known as Kit’s Coty House, featuring large, upright sarsen stones arranged in a rectangular formation, set against a backdrop of lush green fields and a clear blue sky.Megalithic Kent landscape collage28th October 2024Arts & Crafts tagsFamily Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsGet GeoCurious tagsStep back in time and discover the mystique of Kent’s ancient megalithic sites with this creative, hands-on workshop!
SALT+EARTH: Hidden Worlds - Exploring MicrofossilsSALT+EARTH: Hidden Worlds – Exploring Microfossils20th August 2024Family Fun tagsGeoAdventures tagsSalt+Earth tagsThis family-friendly event invites children and the public to discover the hidden wonders of tiny fossils.
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