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Category Archives: Activities

Special Activities planned for late July

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

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument announces a host of activities for late July in honor of the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service. Sundays, Wildflower Walks, Every Sunday, 9:00 Continue Reading →

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Birds of Florissant

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

The Board of the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds would like to have you join us on Wednesday afternoon,July 6th from 4 – 6 PM for a very special event.  Debbie Barnes, who Continue Reading →

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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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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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  • Coalition for the Upper South Platte
  • Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
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  • Lake George Gem & Mineral Club
  • National Scenic Byways Program
  • Newmont Mining
  • Pikes Peak Historical Society
  • Rocky Mountain Conservancy
  • University of Colorado Museum

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