The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds

Save the Date - June 11th
2022-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Save the Date for the Next Seminar: “The Wonders of Colorado’s Glacial Landscape” Jun 11, 2022, 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Dr. Vince Matthews.

Florissant Fossil Beds Night Sky Program
2023-01-20 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Chicago), 2023-02-17 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Chicago), 2023-03-17 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Denver), 2023-04-21 20:00 - 21:45 (America/Denver), 2023-05-12 20:00 - 21:45 (America/Denver), 2023-06-09 20:30 - 22:15 (America/Denver), 2023-07-21 20:30 - 22:15 (America/Denver), 2023-08-18 20:00 - 21:45 (America/Denver) and 4 more dates | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Each Night Sky Program begins at the Visitor Center where you will pay your fee or show your pass. If you do not already have an American the Beautiful Interagency pass or do not qualify for one of them, you will need to pay the daily entrance fee or purchase an annual pass.
Night Sky Programs are a collaborative effort with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSAS). Volunteer astronomers from CSAS bring additional telescopes and knowledge, to help make each stargazing event a truly engaging experience.

Art in the Park
2023-08-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
A family-friendly event, great for kids and parents. An activity of drawing, coloring and watercolor painting. Suited fro all experience levels. All materials are provided. Come join experienced artists for an educational and fun time. Put nature into your fingers.
9:30 to Noon.

Geology of Pikes Peak Region
2023-09-17 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Denver) | CO
The Friends will hold a virtual seminar on Sunday, Sept 17th at 10:00 am. Registration information to follow.
Through this educational and multimedia program, participants will learn about the geological features, rocks, minerals, and mines of the Pikes Peak region. Participants will gain insight into the region’s past and ancient life forms through the fossil record. Discussions, questions, and sharing observations will help deepen understanding of the geological concepts covered. Anyone interested in the geological history of this region will enjoy this class.
Instructor bio: Steven Veatch has contributed chapters to these three books: Field Trips in the Southern Rocky Mountains, USA, Field Guide 5; The Paleontology of the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation, Colorado; and The World’s Greatest Gold Camp: An Introduction to the History of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District. His articles and on science and history have been published in magazines and newspapers. His poetry has been published in Kansas City Voices, The Betsie Current, Ute Country News, and Colorado Life. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Colorado State University-Pueblo, a MA in Management from Webster University, and a MS in Earth Science from Emporia State University. He is based near Interlochen, Michigan.

Night Sky Event
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Friday, August 2 (8:30 – 10:30)
Backup date August 3

Night Sky Event
2024-05-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Friday October 25 (7:00 – 9:00)
Backup date: October 26.

Cripple Creek Mining
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Virtual Seminar
Presented by Steven Wade Veatch
The Cripple Creek Mining District, in Colorado, was a significant gold mining area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gold mining continues there today. Several photographers documented life in the district during this time. Three photographers made important and valuable visual records of the mining operations, daily life, and landscapes of the region during the late 1890s and early 1900s.
The three Photographers were:
William J. Gillen
Edgar A. Yellton
Julia Skolas

Dark Skies Matter
2024-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Title: Dark Skies Matter! This webinar focuses on the importance of preserving Colorado’s Dark Night Skies in relation to the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO). The rapid expansion of urban growth into Colorado’s mountain areas is increasing light pollution and encroaching on pristine dark skies in Colorado. This light pollution is disruptive to native Colorado ecological systems, human health, public safety, astronomy, and energy conservation. The webinar highlights 5 simple ways all of us can help reduce light pollution and educate our friends and neighbors on preserving Colorado’s Dark Skies with help from local Colorado organizations.
Speaker: Mr. Mark Harter has been a Volunteer Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument for almost 15 years, and leads the Astronomy & Night Sky Programs at FLFO. He is a retired military officer (U.S. Air Force) with 23 years experience leading Air Force Space Operations. Since then, he’s a practicing Aerospace Engineer supporting space projects with the Department of Defense, Civil Space, and currently U.S. Space Force. He has degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Master of Business, and Master of Military Science. He is an avid astronomer, member of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, and has numerous published astrophotography images including some from FLFO. He resides in the beautiful mountains near Florissant CO.
For information or to sign up for this webinar contact wendielwarner@gmail.com

Night Sky Event
2024-05-31 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Friday May 31 (8:30 – 10:30)
Backup date Saturday June 1

Art in the Park
2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Come join us for a colorful adventure!!
FUN in the OUTDOORS
Watercolor,
Fossil Rubbings,
Animal & Flower Drawings
No Talent Required!
Drop in every other Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00
All ages –Free with Admission

Night Sky Event
2024-08-02 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
Friday August 2 (8:30 – 10:30)
Backup date: August 3

Art in the Park
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

55th Anniversary
2024-08-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO, United States
We will be celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the establishment of the Florissant Fossil Beds on Saturday, August 24th. Save the date.
We will be having a variety of events during the day including our Annual Membership meeting. We are moving it earlier in the season to try to avoid questionable weather in October.
Other activates are planned for during the day. We will end the day with a banquet at The Nature Place in Florissant.
“Stay tuned for more info.”
