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Artist Trail Hikes

Posted on April 13, 2017 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Sponsored by The Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds In preparation for the Fine Art Show and Sale happening August 11-13, the public is invited to participant in guided hikes specifically Continue Reading →

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2017 Annual Fine Art Festival & Sale – Aug 11-13

Posted on April 5, 2017 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Join us for our second annual Fossil Beds National Monument fine arts event with a special Purchase Patron Pre-Show sneak peek and early sales event the evening of Friday August 11th. Meet Continue Reading →

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March Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on March 10, 2017 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Friday, March 24, Night Sky Program, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Continue Reading →

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February at the Monument

Posted on February 6, 2017 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds Invites You to Celebrate Your Heart and Your Loved Ones this February Saturday, February 18, Great Backyard Bird Count The Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds along with Continue Reading →

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Interpretive Internship at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on January 18, 2017 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is seeking an intern for the interpretive and education team for summer of 2017. This internship works with junior rangers and also social media. For Continue Reading →

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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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