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Become a young Rock Detective!

Become a young Rock Detective!

Become a young Rock Detective!

Run by: Oxfordshire Geology Trust
Contact: Denise Dane    dm_dane@btinternet.com  Website
Cost: Yes
Target audience:Family, No scientific background, 
Scientific area: The Universe 
Event type: Hands on, Demonstration, Workshop, Interactive, Exhibition 


Booking required



A new children's club for 6 - 12 year olds. Take part in hands-on activities such as fossil hunts.

Activities to include an introduction to geology, fossil cast making, fossil handling & identification, stenciling and a geology & landscape trail in the grounds of the Centre.

Event dates

Date Time Venue Map Calendar
Wed, 15/02/2012 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 4QZ, Little Wittemham N/A Add to calendar

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