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Summer drinks reception with open garden visit at Hutton in the Forest.
 

Join us to celebrate the launch of a new permanent display about Ruskin's geology, with a talk by the exhibition curator.

A short walk from the marshy remnant of the Somerset Levels, up to Repton's 18th century landscaped Blaise Castle Estate, and its secret garden.

Archivist Eugene Rae will select some unique artefacts from the Society's Collections and will be joined by one of the Mountain Heritage Trust curators.

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?
 

Another opportunity to visit the sites which are the subject of the Mining Heritage Project, started in 2007.
 

Gillian takes us behind-the-scenes on one of the nation's favourite wildlife shows, to discover Britain's natural spectacles, hidden gems, and surprising oases of hope.

Bring your scyth and join experienced mowers to help cut the wildflower meadow.

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?

Explore the fascinating geodiversity of this county wildlife site, the processes which have shaped it over time and its history of mineral extraction.

This talk examines the pace of retreat of the whole ice sheet, focusing on past environments in northwest England in order to provide an understanding of ice sheet dynamics up to 28,000 years ago.
 

When we talk about human history, we tend to focus on great leaders, mass migration and decisive wars. But how has the Earth itself determined our destiny? How has our planet made us?
 

An opportunity to follow another RGS-IBG Discovering Britain walk with its writer.

In this guided walk you will learn about habitat and wildlife conservation and appreciate the contact with European protected species. 

Alex Hibbert is a world record holding polar traveller who has skied further on an unsupported Arctic journey than anyone in history. 

Terry Fones leads this 7.5 mile Discovering Britain walk around Alport Dale in the Dark Peak. See the tottering towers and eroded rock faces of Alport Castles, the largest landslip in Britain. 

An exciting opportunity for pupils who are considering geography as a GCSE option to find out more about the subject through a series of interactive sessions at the Ordnance Survey Headquarters.

Dr James Cooper provides an overview of how we monitor and predict catchment response, and analyses why catchments respond in different ways to storm events.

A long-held dream, a brave pony, a loyal dog, rolling fells, crystal clear rivers, lush woodlands, wild camping, lovely people, high mountain tops and rocky mountain passes... all in the UK Lake District.

Themed presentation and networking evening taking a positive look at waste and recycling – what opportunities could reducing waste generate?
 

Professor Mike Hambrey will explore the evidence of climate change in Antarctica since its great ice sheet developed, drawing on geological evidence and ice core data.

A walking tour of Veolia’s state-of-the-art recycling and energy recovery facility (RERF).

This event will be a great opportunity to bring custodians of the land and researchers of soil together from across the South West to discuss soil erosion and soil damage.

Join us for a Question Time-style panel discussion involving academics, local landowners and farmers, as well as representatives from the RSPB and the Yorkshire Peat Partnership to discuss rewilding in Nidderdale and beyond.

An evening of 10 minute presentations, comprising a maximum of 12 images, on various specialist subjects or places visited, near and far!
 

The logistics behind filming the true story of Hitler’s atomic bomb programme, featuring interviews with survivors and re-enactment of key moments. How did the extraordinary truth differ from the Hollywood blockbuster account?

Martin leads a three-mile walk between two very different community woods, which both encourage wildlife and community cooperation. 


 

Globally, 258 million people lived outside their country of birth in 2017. This talk discusses patterns of international migration and offers empirical evidence to bust common misconceptions about the impact of immigration on host countries.

Join us for this regional annual dinner and reception, and hear speaker Janey McGill talk about her 800km trek through Oman’s Empty Quarter.

A celebration of the arts and crafts traditions of Japan and Great Britain, inspired by the legacy of John Ruskin.

Dr. Paul Hodge will give this guest lecture followed by a Q&A discussion. Joint event with the Department of Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.

Join Dr Claire Earlie, lecturer in coastal processes at Cardiff University, as she speaks about the UK villages lost to the sea.

John will discuss how, in 1868, Queen Victoria’s government mounted a bid to rescue a small clutch of hostages in the Abyssinian highlands.

 

Alan Hinkes is the first and only Briton to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains.

Join Geoff Cooper for an illustrated talk about the important conservation work on buildings used during early exploration of the Ross Sea and Antarctic peninsula.

Paul Chatterton will outline his new book Unlocking Sustainable Cities, and argue that this is a manifesto for real urban change.

Andy explores the use of marine radar and associated technologies for mapping shorelines and capturing data on coastal hydrodynamics, and how this can be used for planning for achieving coastal resilience.

Guided walk through Brantwood estate to listen and identify woodland and garden birds.

NASA images of Pluto showed apparent dune formations, which weren’t believed possible. A team, led by geographers, solved this puzzle.

In this talk, Gill explores the challenges facing global and local stakeholders in dealing with disease in the developing world.

Sue will discuss the lives of 48 indigenous tribal communities who live along the Xingu River, a tributary of the Amazon in this beautiful area of Brazil.

International conference exploring how geospatial science and research can unlock the power of data to enable decision-makers to tackle the most pressing global challenges.