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  • ExhibitionElephants, birds and other animals converge within landscape of mass litter and waste.

    Earth Photo 2025 exhibition

    Earth Photo 2025 - visit the Society to see a stunning selection of the selected and winning images from this years competition.

    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    Open to all
    17 Jun 2025 - 20 Aug 2025
    Free
    More Info
  • LectureTwo people standing on a rocky area looking at a pine tree.

    Stories from the wild edges

    Award winning environmental filmmaker Ted Simpson talks about his filmmaking journey exploring the wild edges of Britain. The event will feature a screening of Ted’s latest short film, The Pine Hunters, followed by a Q&A.

    Exeter Phoenix
    Open to all
    Tuesday 1 July 2025
    £10.00 - £12.00
    More Info
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  • Field visitA tour group listening to the leader speaking in front of white, traditional seaside cottages.

    Visit to Bucks Mills

    Chris Braund will explore the history of this unique fishing village.

    Bideford
    Open to all
    Friday 4 July 2025
    £5.00 - £5.00
    More Info

Latest news

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Capturing the global impact of the climate crisis

Out of over 1,500 entries from around the world, 10 outstanding photography and film projects were selected as Earth Photo 2025 winners.

Tuesday 17 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news
A photo of Jean Carter's mountaineering log book.

Celebrating International Archives Week: spotlight on the Jean Carter Collection

Friday 13 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news
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Celebrating International Archives Week: Queer History Club visit the Society

Monday 9 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news
Aerial view of the team sampling at Maunuvuoma fen

Society’s grants support 75 projects going into the field in 2025

Friday 6 Jun 2025
RGS-IBG news

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