Blogs and News
Here's the latest news and blogs from the Geopark.
NEWS - Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve celebrates 70th anniversary
A year-long programme of events and activities is being launched to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve
NEWS - Black Country Geopark champion awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
A leading figure behind the creation of the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026.
NEWS - Black Country Fossil of the Year art Competition 2026
An international visual art competition is being launched in the Black Country UNESCO global Geopark today 1 December 2025.
Submit your entry now
NEWS - Black Country Rocks!
Graham Worton, Keeper of Geology and UNESCO Global Geopark Coordinator, will give an illustrated talk on the celebrated Dudley Bug and the geology of the Black Country
NEWS - Come As You Really Are
The exhibition opens on Saturday 12 July and runs until Sunday 5 October 2025 at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
NEWS - Black Country Geological Society 50th Anniversary
Celebrate on Saturday 5 July at Dudley Museum at the Archives
NEWS - Smestow Valley Mid-Summer Festival
The festival takes place on Saturday 21 June 2025 with live music, nature walks, yoga classes and children’s crafts