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September Activities at FLFO

Posted on September 3, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Saturday, September 14, Guided Hike on the Geologic Trail, 9:15 AM Join Geologist Wayne Orlowski for 1.5 hour hike on the Geologic Trail. This hike will provide an in-depth look Continue Reading →

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July Activities at FLFO

Posted on July 2, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in July 2019 (Hours of Operation 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Special Event Programs: Night Sky Program Friday, July 26, Night Sky Continue Reading →

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Science Open House and Junior Ranger Day

Posted on June 16, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Science Open House and Junior Ranger Day at Florissant Fossil Beds Saturday, June 29, 2019 Learn about the ongoing research taking place at Florissant Fossil Beds including geology, paleontology, ecology, Continue Reading →

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June Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on May 26, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Special Event Programs: Night Sky Program Friday, June 7, Night Sky Program, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze Continue Reading →

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Suds, Stumps, and Stars

Posted on May 22, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

  Mark Your Calendar for a Very Special 50th Anniversary Celebration Event!

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Piedra Chamana Petrified Forest

The Piedra Chamana Petrified Forest in Sexi, Peru preserves a diverse assemblage of 39-million-year-old woods and leaves from the middle Eocene period. Visit the website here

National Park Service

  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
  • Florissant Fossil Beds Webcam
  • Harper's Ferry Center

Partners

  • Aiken Audubon Society
  • Coalition for the Upper South Platte
  • Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
  • Colorado College
  • Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
  • Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society
  • Lake George Gem & Mineral Club
  • National Scenic Byways Program
  • Pikes Peak Historical Society
  • Rocky Mountain Conservancy
  • University of Colorado Museum

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