A competition to showcase the geology, culture and heritage of the Black Country is encouraging local residents to get creative and send in photos of local beauty spots.
12 of the best entries will be showcased at the Dudley Museum as well as appear on the “Face of the Geopark” 2023 calendar.
There are also prizes up for grabs, including a Dudley Canal trip to the singing cavern, a family pass to Dudley Castle and a family ticket to the fireworks extravaganza at Walsall Arboretum in November.
All ages can enter with photographers asked to take photos of the various geosites in the Borough of Walsall. These include:
- Barr Beacon
- Moorcroft Wood
- Brownhills Mining Heritage Monuments
- Walsall Arboretum
- Walsall Geotrail, museums and New Art Gallery
- Shire Oak Quarry
- Hay Head Quarry
- Daw End Railway Cutting and Linley Wood
- Park Lime Pits
How To Enter
The closing date for entries is Friday 16 September and entries should be submitted to blackcountrygeopark@dudley.gov.uk
Winners will be announced on International Geodiversity Day on 6 October.
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