Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve
Unearth the Unexpected!
Get ready for National Moth Week in July with us as we survey for moths and other nocturnal insects. These furry critters are invaluable to our ecosystem - find out why. Please dress in weather-appropriate gear, pack layers, and wear boots. Additionally, we advise that you bring bottled water as we do not have running … Read more Eclipsed: Mothing at Penn Dixie
Join us at the Lake Shore Public Library for a night of stargazing! Astronomers will map the night sky for you — including stars, planets, constellations, and deep space objects — using telescopes and specialized equipment. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. This event is FREE and open to the public. No … Read more Stargazing @ the Lake Shore Public Library
New to fossil hunting? Learn the tricks of the trade from Associate Director & Paleontologist, Dr. Holly Schreiber and/or Director of Science, Catherine Konieczny, M.S. Tour the site and learn all the best spots to hunt for fossils. During this two hour tour we’ll teach you how to find, dig, and preserve all the fossil … Read more Fossil Hunting For Beginners 7/9
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Graycliff sits high on the bluff above Lake Erie, one with the site and nature. Join Graycliff and Penn Dixie for a special geological tour of the site and discover the history of the land, the architecture, Wright's material choice, and more to show why Wright Rocks! This 90-min. special … Read more Wright Rocks! A Geology Tour of Graycliff with Penn Dixie
A unique opportunity like never before – a tour led by all of Penn Dixie’s Directors! Executive Director Dr. Phil Stokes, Associate Director Dr. Holly Schreiber, and Director of Science Catherine Konieczny, M.S. will lead the group to to several unique areas on site that are not visited on typical tours. This program includes tool … Read more The Ultimate Director’s Tour!
Join us at Penn Dixie for an out-of-this-world experience! Our astronomers will map the night sky — including stars, planets, constellations, and deep space objects — for you using a variety of telescopes and specialized equipment. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, warm clothing, blankets, and food/beverages. We’ll have plenty of telescopes, but you can … Read more Stargazing in Hamburg
Penn Dixie is hosting Shakespeare In Delaware Park! Four actors will be appearing at Penn Dixie to enchant you with the words of William Shakespeare! Featuring scenes from some of the Bards most famous shows including - Romeo & Juliet, Othello, Caesar, Macbeth and many more. Don’t miss this frolicking, fun and fact filled show … Read more The Bard’s In Our Yard – Shakespeare @ Penn Dixie
New to fossil hunting? Learn the tricks of the trade from Associate Director & Paleontologist, Dr. Holly Schreiber and/or Director of Science, Catherine Konieczny, M.S. Tour the site and learn all the best spots to hunt for fossils. During this two hour tour we’ll teach you how to find, dig, and preserve all the fossil … Read more Fossil Hunting For Beginners 7/23