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July Activities at FLFO

Posted on July 3, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument announces a host of activities for July in honor of the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service.  Wednesday, July 6, “Birds of Florissant Fossil Continue Reading →

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Florissant Fossil Beds creates Economic Benefits

Posted on May 21, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Tourism to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument creates in Economic Benefits Report shows visitor spending supports 61 jobs in local economy Florissant, CO – A new National Park Service (NPS) Continue Reading →

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National Park Service Centennial Celebration Activities

Posted on May 20, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

A New Geology Trail, Yoga, Wildflowers, and Stargazing On Tap at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in June Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument announces a host of activities for June Continue Reading →

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Extended Hours and Ranger Guided Programs

Posted on May 13, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

On Saturday, May 28, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will extend its hours to 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. These hours will last through the Labor Day weekend. In Continue Reading →

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Plein Air Art Event & Sale at FLFO

Posted on April 29, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Friends of the Fossil Beds Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument 100th Centennial Celebration of the NPS Plein Air Art Event & Sale After more than a year of planning, the Friends 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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