Tag: National Fossil Day
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Happy National Fossil 2025!
Every year the National Park Service picks a park for National Fossil Day. For 2025, it’s the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (JODA). There are many ways to celebrate the day… see this link. Today, the badlands, sagebrush steppe, and riparian habitats of the John Day River Basin of eastern and central Oregon support diverse…
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Happy National Fossil Day – 2024
Many places are holding special events. The Field Museum has a special day and it’s a free admission day! Come on out! Join us for National Fossil Day, an annual celebration initiated by the National Park Service, designed to highlight the value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. Meet scientists, see…
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Happy National Fossil Day 2022!!!
Featuring an Eocene forest in celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Yellowstone National Park and the park’s fossil heritage. Happy National Fossil Day! The National Park Service has a page dedicated to the very special day. There are events scheduled all around the country. ESCONI celebrates fossils every week. Check out our features Mazon Monday,…
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Happy National Fossil Day 2021!!!
Happy National Fossil Day! The mascot this year is an arctic tyrannosaur from Denali National Park and Preserve. Check the official website! The 2021 National Fossil Day Logo is inspired by the diverse record of Late Cretaceous dinosaur footprints from Denali National Park and Preserve in central Alaska. The logo features an Alaskan tyrannosaur walking…
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Happy National Fossil Day!
Today, October 16th, 2019 is National Fossil Day! In the Chicago area, the Burpee Museum and Cosley Zoo have events. Check for events around you here. Pass it around and hug your favorite fossil! It was appreciate it!
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National Fossil Day 2019 Event: Lauer Foundation at the Cosley Zoo on October 19th, 2019
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…
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National Fossil Day 2019 Event: Lauer Foundation at the Cosley Zoo on October 19th, 2019
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…
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National Fossil Day 2019 Event: Lauer Foundation at the Cosley Zoo on October 19th, 2019
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…
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Happy National Fossil Day! – October 17th, 2018
There is a bunch of details on the official website. A bunch of events are scheduled. ESCONI has a “Show and Tell” day on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Hug your favorite fossil today! National Fossil Day was first held on October 13, 2010, during Earth Science Week. National Fossil Day was established to promote the…
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National Fossil Day is Wednesday, October 17th 2019
National Fossil Day is Wednesday, October 17th 2019. The official website is by the National Park Service. ESCONI will be having the Paleontology Meeting on Saturday, October 20th, 2019. The topic is still to be announced. There’s many events listed on the website. Check them out!
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Burpee Museum: National Fossil Day Celebation – October 15th, 2016
Celebrate NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY at Burpee Museum of Natural History on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. This special event will feature several local fossil collectors/exhibitors, hands-on activities, fossil IDs by Burpee Staff, a Jurassic Park Jeep for photo ops, a special presentation on “saber-toothed” cats by noted paleontologist Dr. Virginia Naples, Northern Illinois University and the…
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National Fossil Day is October 12th, 2016
National Fossil Day is coming up fast. The date is Wednesday, October 12th, 2016. The National Park Service has a website. There are many events planned, find one near you on this page. The day was created to increase awareness and appreciation of fossils and our natural history, which quite often goes unnoticed under our…
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Happy National Fossil Day!
Today is National Fossil Day! The day was created by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils. The official website has some events for Illinois, which includes ESCONI’s own “Best Fossil Contest” to be held this Saturday, October 17, 2015. Come out and enjoy the fun!
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Saturday Oct. 10th: Celebrate National Fossil Day at the Burpee Museum of Natural History
Celebrate National Fossil Day w/Burpee Museum of Natural History on Saturday Oct. 10th . National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park service to promote public awareness & stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of the scientific and educational values. Burpee has many exclusive activities for the…
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National Fossil Day 2015: ESCONI Best Fossil Competition on Saturday, October 17th
At the Paleontology Study Group Meeting on October 17th, 2015, ESCONI will hold our first ever Best Fossil Competition. Come on out for a night of fossils! There were be many local experts to help identify what you’ve brought and then enter it in the Best Fossil Competition. Here are the ESCONI Best Fossil Rules for…
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National Fossil Day 2015
National Fossil Day 2015 is just around the corner on October 14th, 2015. All the details are on the "National Fossil Day" website. There are many events planned. ESCONI is considering various ideas as October 9th is the General Meeting and October 17th is the Paleontology Study Group meeting. Come out and celebrate!
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National Trails Day!
There are many opportunities to get outside and experience your ancient America while hiking. We've listed a sample of fossiliferous hikes suggested by National Fossil Day partners. Do you have a favorite that's not listed? Let us know! Thanks to all the partners that submitted trails. The trails listed here cross a variety of federal,…
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National Fossil Day Art Contest Announced
The National Fossil Day™ partners are sponsoring an art and photography contest to celebrate the fourth annual National Fossil Day (Wednesday, October 16, 2013). The theme for this contest is “Your nomination for our National Fossil”. The 2013 art / photo contest will help to kick-off a nationwide election to determine what fossil might best…
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National Fossil Day: Where to Find Fossils
From University of California Museum of Paleontology: In celebration of National Fossil Day (October 17, 2012), an event first organized by the National Parks Service (NPS) two years ago, we would like to call your attention to a feature on The Paleontology Portal website: “Fossils in US National Parks.” First announced in January of this…
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National Fossil Day – Oct. 17!
ESCONI will be celebrating National Fossil Day at the Paleontology Study Group meeting on Saturday, October 20. 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed Building (TEC), Room 1038A. Dave Carlson will be giving a presentation on “Soft Tissue Preservation in Fossils”. Members will be bringing fossils for display with free samples for guests. Free. All ages welcome!
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Paleostudy Group National Fossil Day Event
Wow. So many people who brought in so many of their fossils! All kinds of specimens – first time prime and unknown, large and small specimens, dark and light, old and not so old… Karen Nordquist looked like she was writing down the specifics, so look for more info in the newsletter! …
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National Fossil Day!
Today is National Fossil Day! ESCONI’s Paleontology Study Group will be hosting a National Fossil Day event on Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 pm at College of Dupage, Building K, Room 161, Glen Ellyn. Bring your fossils for identification! We will have fossil experts on hand to answer all your questions. In addition, we will…
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National Fossil Day Art And Photography Contest
The National Fossil Day partners are sponsoring an art and photography contest to celebrate the second annual National Fossil Day. National Fossil Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2011, during Earth Science Week. The theme for this contest is “Fossils in My Backyard.” The age groups are 5-8, 9-13, 14-18, and an adult group,…
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National Fossil Day, Wed. Oct. 12
ESCONI web site received this request for our involvement in creating a local event of our choosing for National Fossil Day from Eva Lyon, the National Fossil Day coordinator. Since the day is Wednesday, October 12, and coming up soon, I wanted to see if anyone was interested in this idea. While I could have…
