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National Fossil Day 2019 Event: Lauer Foundation at the Cosley Zoo on October 19th, 2019

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The National Fossil Day has a page with events planned for on and near the actual date of Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.  There’s quite a few events listed and an interesting one listed for Illinois.  The Lauer Foundation and the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, IL are holding an event on Saturday, October 19th, 2019.  There will be Mazon Creek fossils, including the Illinois State Fossil Tully Monster.  Additionally, they plan to have shark teeth and dinosaur teeth and bones.   It should be a great time!  Here are all the details.

Cosley Zoo

Celebrate National Fossil Day

Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education and the Cosley Zoo

Join The Lauer Foundation and Cosley Zoo on Saturday October 19, 2019 to Celebrate National Fossil Day.

See first hand some of Illinois’ famous Mazon Creek fossils, including the state fossil the Tully Monster.  Also see Megalodon shark teeth and dinosaur teeth and bones.  Learn about fossils and geology. Have a chance to touch real fossils and take home a free fossil.  All free with admission to Cosley Zoo.  We will be open from 10-4.

Date(s) of Event: Saturday October 19, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Cosley Zoo 1356 N. Gary Ave Wheaton, IL

Contact Information: Bruce and Rene Lauer Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education 630.408.9304,Tami Romejko Education & Guest Experience Manager Cosley Zoo 630.665.5534

Website: Lauerfoundationpse.org, Cosleyzoo.org

 

2 responses to “National Fossil Day 2019 Event: Lauer Foundation at the Cosley Zoo on October 19th, 2019”

  1. Bruce and Rene’ Lauer Avatar
    Bruce and Rene’ Lauer

    Thank you for posting our National Fossil Day event at Cosley Zoo.
    We had an excellent day talking to guests, many of whom came specifically to see fossils due to social media posts about this event. Some even wore their favorite dinosaur shirts, masks, hats!
    Participants actively engaged with us to learn about our state fossil, the Tully Monster, and many other fossil specimens from Mazon Creek. They also learned about sharks past and present with a display of fossil megalodon shark tooth evolution as compared to a modern great white shark jaw. We also explored fossil dinosaur specimens and discussed some of the discoveries paleontologists have made by studying unique morphological clues and comparisons to other specimens past and present. Each participant received a free fossil shark tooth with a scientific label to start their own fossil collections.
    Attendance was outstanding, Cosley Zoo recorded a total of 2,246 guests on this day!
    We look forward to planning future educational outreach events with them and hope it will inspire people of all ages to become involved in ESCONI, earth science and nature.
    Thank you,
    Bruce and Rene’ Lauer
    Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education NFP

    Reply
  2. Bruce and Rene’ Lauer Avatar
    Bruce and Rene’ Lauer

    Thank you for posting our National Fossil Day event at Cosley Zoo.
    We had an excellent day talking to guests, many of whom came specifically to see fossils due to social media posts about this event. Some even wore their favorite dinosaur shirts, masks, hats!
    Participants actively engaged with us to learn about our state fossil, the Tully Monster, and many other fossil specimens from Mazon Creek. They also learned about sharks past and present with a display of fossil megalodon shark tooth evolution as compared to a modern great white shark jaw. We also explored fossil dinosaur specimens and discussed some of the discoveries paleontologists have made by studying unique morphological clues and comparisons to other specimens past and present. Each participant received a free fossil shark tooth with a scientific label to start their own fossil collections.
    Attendance was outstanding, Cosley Zoo recorded a total of 2,246 guests on this day!
    We look forward to planning future educational outreach events with them and hope it will inspire people of all ages to become involved in ESCONI, earth science and nature.
    Thank you,
    Bruce and Rene’ Lauer
    Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education NFP

    Reply

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