Geo-Natter

Geo-Natter is back at Kelvin Hall on Wednesday 16 December, the latest in the Geological Society of Glasgow's informal meeting series. It's a proper low-pressure afternoon for anyone with an interest in rocks and fossils, and you don't need to be a geologist to fit in. The whole thing is built around people meeting up and chatting about geology and palaeontology, so if you've got a curiosity about the ground beneath your feet, this is exactly the kind of thing you'd enjoy.

The main draw is that you can bring along your own rocks and fossils to have them identified, so if you've got a mystery specimen sitting on a shelf or something you picked up on a walk that you've never quite figured out, this is your chance to get it looked at. You can also just ask questions about geology in general, and the session is a good place to find out what's happening locally in the world of rocks. The whole thing rounds off with tea and coffee, so it's as much about the chat as it is about the specimens.

Beyond the identification, the society describes Geo-Natter as a gateway to Scotland's geo-heritage, which is a fair way of putting it. If you've ever wondered why the landscape around here looks the way it does, or what's actually going on under the city, this is a good way to start finding out without having to dive into a textbook on your own. It's an informal setup, so you can come with a specific question or just show up and listen in on what other people are bringing.

It runs from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW. If you've got a few things you've been meaning to get identified, it's a good excuse to get them out of the cupboard and see what they actually are.