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Winter Ecology Workshop

Posted on January 17, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Host Winter Ecology Workshop on Saturday, January 23 Have you ever wondered how the animals of our area survive our harsh Colorado winter? Have Continue Reading →

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Hikes for your Health Program

Posted on January 17, 2016 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Host “Hikes for Your Health Program” Starting January 24 Is getting more exercising one of your New Year’s Resolutions? Do you enjoy outdoor activities such Continue Reading →

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We Won!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Here’s our float for this year’s Woodland Park “Lighter side of Christmas” parade… And here’s Linda and Michele with the award for “Most Unique Float” Click here to see more Continue Reading →

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The Fall Sky Sky Gaze program at Fossil Beds

Posted on November 6, 2015 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will host a night sky program entitled “The Fall Sky,” on Saturday, November 14.  Join park rangers and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society Continue Reading →

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National Fossil Day Celebration

Posted on October 9, 2015 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument to Host National Fossil Day Celebration on Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Activities include: Hike Through an Ancient Forest, 11:00 AM 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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