National Geology Weekend 2023.
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At a time of growing concern about the state of the planet and its environment, the French Geological Society (SGF) organises an annual event supported by various organisations across France working in the field of geosciences. The event aims to engage with the general public and raise awareness about the Earth’s precious resources and the beauty and history of its natural landscapes.
In 2023, BRGM will once again be a partner of the National Geology Weekend organised by the French Geological Society. The event will take place from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 May 2023.
Aimed at the general public, the National Geology Weekend seeks to raise awareness about geosciences through the organisation of conferences, tours and excursions, most of which are free of charge.
The National Geology Weekend in Orléans
At the MOBE - Muséum d'Orléans pour la Biodiversité et l'Environnement
Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday
Free admission to the MOBE over these three days
Conference on "Mineral resources in everyday life"
Friday 26 May at 7pm
Never have we consumed so many mineral resources, including metals, sand, oil and gas. Although the general public is often unaware of the fact, these resources are used in every sector. These are just a few of the examples that the geologist will discuss in relation to the challenges of the energy and digital transitions.
By Nicolas Charles
Geoscience events
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May, 10am-6pm
A board game on mineral resources, a virtual reality experience involving the underground cavities of the Orléans region, an exhibition about underground cavities.
On the banks of the Loire
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May, 8.30am-6pm
- Exhibition about the Loire Valley and geosciences
- Specially designed board game on the subject of mineral resources, for children
- Rock sample (lithothèque) stand
- An animated film about the sands of the Loire River and the geological map of France
- "Au fil du temps" (Over time), an animated film about the different periods of the Earth
"Secrets de pierres" geological walks in Orléans
Saturday 27 May at 2.30pm and Sunday 28 May at 3pm
Orléans, Sainte-Croix Cathedral - Free
Led by a palaeontologist from MOBE (Jocelyn Falconnet) and a geologist from BRGM (Silvain Yart), these local walking tours are an opportunity to discover the architectural heritage of Orléans from a different angle and to uncover all the secrets held by the stones.
