Primeval Sea in Hondelage: Experience Ammonites and Thunderbolts in the Jurassic
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Fossil Hunting in the Primeval Sea of Hondelage
This geological tour opens a vivid window into the Jurassic period on September 19, 2026. In the north of Hondelage, at the marl pit and in the oil shale, visitors encounter traces of a long-lost sea: ammonites, thunderbolts, shells, and, with a bit of luck, further relics of primeval life.
An Excursion into Earth's History
The excursion convincingly combines nature experience and knowledge transfer. Geoguide Dr. Stefanie Bucher-Pekrun leads through a terrain that does not appear as a museum showcase, but as an open workshop of Earth's history. Here, geology presents itself in its most vivid form: stratifications, rock remnants, and fossils become an immediate aesthetic experience.
What Participants Can Expect
The tour is child-friendly and at the same time scientifically sound. Equipped with hammer and chisel, sturdy footwear, and a collecting container, participants go on a trace search. The focus is on the life world of the Jurassic Sea, on paleontology, and on the question of how landscapes change over millions of years. This creates an artistic experience of nature in the broadest sense: shaping, educational, and surprisingly sensual.
Geopark, Education, and Regional Cultural Work
The event is organized by the Geopark Harz . Braunschweiger Land . Ostfalen in cooperation with the Environmental and Nature Conservation Association Hondelage e.V. as well as the Braunschweig State Association for History-Home-Nature e.V. This collaboration stands for cultural education locally, for low-threshold mediation, and for a conscious view of the regional Earth and landscape history.
Practical Information for the Visit
The meeting point is at the parking lot on Tränkeweg in Hondelage. Participation is free of charge, but donations are welcome. Registration is required. The tour is suitable for families as well as for adult geology enthusiasts who are eager for a concentrated examination of nature.
Conclusion
Primeval Sea in Hondelage makes Earth's history immediately tangible. Anyone who wants to experience fossils, geology, and the quiet fascination of the Jurassic Sea live should not miss this excursion.
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