Geo-East The East Of England Geodiversity Partnership

To encourage an understanding of the geology and geomorphology of the county
To raise public awareness by promoting Local Geological Sites and organising walks and educational events
To develop a sustainable organisation through an active network of skilled volunteers

Members enjoy field trips, clearing overgrown sites, lectures, workshops and social events - all aimed at getting ‘hands on’ with local rocks and fossils. We also arrange guided walks in order to appreciate the varied landforms and scenery of Bedfordshire.

We work closely with local companies, museums and country parks. We also collaborate with The Wildlife Trust, The Greensand Trust, Natural England and English Heritage on different projects.

Educational support for schools is arranged by request. This may involve classroom-based sessions that introduce pupils to exciting geological topics such as dinosaurs and volcanoes, or outdoor visits to examine rocks or landforms.


A Group field trip		A rock workshop.

For more information about Bedfordshire geology and contacts see our website

The Greensand Trust

The Greensand Trust is an independent environmental charity that works with local communities and landowners to conserve and promote the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge in Bedfordshire and the wider surrounding area.

Our Sandpit Project and the Sands of Time Project are working with the heritage of sand quarrying in the Leighton Buzzard area. Our Places to Visit pages include sites with geodiversity interest including Ouzel Meadows at Leighton Buzzard (river landforms); Stockgrove at Heath and Reach (dry valleys), and Ampthill Park (the Greensand scarp).

For more information visit the Greensand Trust website.