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    17 March 2025

    Jersey Geowalk – 26 March 2025

    Explore Jersey's Rich Geological History on the 'Around L’Etacq and Le Pinacle' Geowalk. Step back in time and explore the fascinating geological and historical landscape of Jersey’s north-western corner with the Around L’Etacq and Le Pinacle geowalk, hosted by the aspiring Jersey Island Geopark. This free, guided walk will take Islanders and visitors on an unforgettable journey through over 200 million years of rock history, showcasing remarkable geological features, evidence of past climate change, and fascinating human history.

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    25 October 2024

    Public Consultation on Geosites within aspiring Jersey Island Geopark

    Together with our Island community we are working towards getting the Bailiwick of Jersey (the Island, all off-shore reefs and Jersey’s territorial waters) awarded as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Join us this November at a Parish Hall near you to share knowledge about your favourite places in Jersey.

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    13 September 2024

    Update from Geopark Partner: JICAS

    JICAS will be hosting an International Conference on Islands and Island Studies in 2025...

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    11 July 2024

    Call Out for Local Poets and Writers

    In honour of International Geodiversity Day on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, aspiring Jersey Island Geopark invites local poets and writers to participate in a special project celebrating our Island’s rich geodiversity...

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    19 February 2024

    Past Climates training for Geopark Guides and Ambassadors

    A series of special training sessions will be held later this month for Geopark Guides and Ambassadors to learn more about the Island’s fascinating early geological story dating back to the Ice Age and beyond.

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    1 December 2023

    Update from Geopark Partner: Jersey Marine Conservation

    A new video series 'Marine Research Stories' captures why marine research matters in Jersey...

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    30 October 2023

    Update from Geopark Partner: Société Jersiaise

    SJ Open Day on Saturday 4 November 2023 celebrates the Société Jersiaise 150th Anniversary...

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    8 August 2023

    Update from Geopark Partner: Blue Marine Foundation

    Jersey Snorkel Trails connect you to the sea, sparking interest and appreciation for Jersey’s seascape...

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    3 October 2022

    Celebrating cider making traditions

    The traditional horse-powered apple crusher and cider press at Hamptonne Country Life Museum will take centre stage at a smaller, more intimate version of the annual Cider Festival later this month.

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    17 August 2022

    Exhibition examines links to slavery

    A thought-provoking, and at times challenging, new exhibition called ‘Trade Roots’ opens next week at Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House.

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