Celebrate National Fossil Day on the National Mall in Washington DC on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, in front of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. The event is organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Participants will enjoy hands-on activities and educational presentations that will broaden your understanding of paleontology.
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Highlights of the Event:
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Participants will have the opportunity to dig for fossil souvenirs in fossil-rich sediment from North Carolina. Scientists from the Smithsonian will help you identify your finds. You can bring your own fossils and scientists can help you identify them.
- Through the Junior Paleontologist Program, young people will learn about our nation's
fossils using games and activities testing your knowledge of prehistoric
life. Complete an activity book and earn a Junior Paleontologist badge.
- Activities from Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train - meet Buddy the T-rex, and record your best Dinosaur roar, make your own bird feeder and Buddy mask, and see the premier of a new Nature Trackers episode.
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