Dealing with a Fossil Estate

March 28th, 2017 by

by Jack Kallmeyer, Rocky Manning, and Rodney Wise If you are like most fossil collectors, your family and friends know little about the value or importance of your collection. When the day comes that you are no longer of sound mind or you pass away, your heirs will need to know what to do with […]

Field Trip Guide: Ambridge, PA, Fossil Plant Site

February 16th, 2017 by

The field trip guide for the Ambridge, PA, fossil plant site is available to download: ambridgePA

Resource: Paleontological Society Outreach & Education Grants

February 16th, 2017 by

The Paleontological Society Outreach and Education Grant provides support to members for programs and activities involving educational outreach and community engagement. Potential fundable projects include, but are not limited to, field trips to fossil sites and/or museums for teachers and pre-college students, educator training and curriculum development, participation in local community initiatives, development of educational […]

FAQ from The Paleontological Society Regarding the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act

December 16th, 2016 by

Dear colleagues, In response to discussions with fellow paleontologists and officers from the Department of Interior, we have substantially revised our FAQ on the proposed rules for fossil collecting on lands managed by that agency. These rules are open for comments through 6 February 2017. As these rules will have a large impact on paleontological collecting in […]

2016 Proposed Regulations Affecting BLM-Managed Lands Under the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act

December 8th, 2016 by

Click here to access the PDF: paleo-proposed-rule-81-fr-88173-12-07-16 Remember that you may post public comments regarding the proposed rule through February 6, 2017. Just follow the steps outlined in our step-by-step video.  

Webinar Presentations (Slide Shows)

September 19th, 2016 by

Please feel free to look at these presentations, but if you wish to use any of the information contained in them, be sure to get permission first! Fall 2016 Webinar Series – Fundamentals of Fossils Jayson Kowinsky’s August 31st Webinar: jaysonkowinsky-webinar-ppt Bruce MacFadden’s September 29th Webinar: field-notes-101-final Dava Butler’s October 19th Webinar: excavating-fossils-presentation-dava Rachel Narducci’s November 30th […]

Resource: National Fossil Day

August 14th, 2016 by

Get ready for National Fossil Day! The National Park Service and the American Geosciences Institute are partnering to host the National Fossil Day on October 17, 2018 Earth Science Week. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific […]

Resource: GABI RET Florida June 2016

June 24th, 2016 by

♦ SUMMARY: This powerpoint discusses an introduction to the Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI) as it pertains to the North American side of the story. It was prepared for the K-12 RET (Research Experiences for Teachers) fossil dig that occurred near Gainesville FL In June 2016. ♦ AUDIENCE: K-12, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Kindergarten, First […]

Peer-reviewed paper – Seeking shared practice: A juxtaposition of the attributes and activities of organized fossil groups with those of professional paleontology

May 27th, 2016 by

Check out the newest peer-reviewed article written by members of the FOSSIL Project team!  Download the PDF here: Crippen et al., 2016 Abstract: This study sought to define the attributes and practices of organized fossil groups (e.g., clubs, paleontological societies) as amateur paleontologists, as well as those of professional paleontologists, and explore the potential for these […]

The myFOSSIL Community’s Race to 500

May 12th, 2016 by

The annual Geological Society of America (GSA) meeting happened at the end of September. We reached our goal shortly after GSA of reaching 500 fossils, but we’re still looking to add 500 members and 500 forum posts. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed so far! We’ve extended the Race to 500 until our last webinar happening on […]