Throughout most of the earth’s history, recorded in the rocks on the Isle of Wight, the area has been below sea level, however, there were 2 periods where the land was above sea level with plants and animals flourishing. This talk, by Martyn Hornett, will look at the flora, fauna and environment of the early Cretaceous (about 125 million years ago) when dinosaurs ruled the planet and the late Eocene (about 35 million years ago) when there were now extinct mammals living here. The talk will be illustrated with artwork from John Sibbick and we will have fossils from the island for attendees to hold and view.
Flora & Fauna from the Past on Dinosaur Island
Monday 13th February 2023
Venue: Ventnor Arts Club, 13 High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1RZ
The talk starts at 7pm
Venue open from 6.30pm for drinks and coffee
Ticket prices – £8 for VBGFS members & £10 for non members of VBGFS
To book please contact Anne Hornett
email: AnneHornett.gardens@gmail.com
or
tel: 07958 114019
