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Science Talk Doubleheader

Science Talk Doubleheader

Penn Dixie

Monday August 23, 7 pm

Get ready for Dig With The Experts with two science talks on one night!

First, Executive Director Dr. Phil Stokes presents Britain to Buffalo: The Fossil Connection. His talk will provide an overview of the local rocks and Devonian Period marine fossils found at Penn Dixie. For context, he will discuss the history of geology, Mary Anning, William ‘Strata’ Smith, and their stories connect to the rocks and fossils found in Western New York.

Our second and keynote speaker is Paleontologist Joe ‘PaleoJoe’ Kchodl of Midland, Michigan. PaleoJoe’s talk, Trilobites: Arthropods of the Ancient Seas, will highlight Penn Dixie’s famous fossil — the trilobite — and its cousins from around the world. Learn about the life and death of trilobites and how the Cambrian period became known as the Age of Trilobites.

This is a FREE virtual program thanks to the support of Erie County and the Town of Hamburg. Register here by 6:30 pm on the day of the talk to receive a Zoom invitation. Space is limited to the first 100 participants.

Penn Dixie Day

Penn Dixie Day

Penn Dixie

On Saturday October 3 we celebrate 25 years of Hamburg love with free admission for Hamburg residents! Join us for a complimentary tour of our 54-acre park that was made possible by support from the town that friendship built — Hamburg, NY.

  • Reservations required; tickets limited
  • Rain or shine, all ages welcome
  • Basic fossil collecting tools provided
  • Bring a bag, box, or bucket to store your fossils
  • Tours depart regularly
  • Final tour at 2:45 pm
  • Park is wheelchair accessible

Hamburg Natural History Society/Penn Dixie thanks our neighbors in Hamburg and Blasdell, The Hamburg Town Board — current and previous editions — and The Hamburg Town Supervisor’s office for over two decades of support. We also acknowledge The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Highway Department, and The Town of Hamburg Department of Youth, Recreation, and Senior Services for their longstanding collaborations.

How to Book: Follow this link and select the Hamburg Resident ticket option for any tour time on October 3. Non-residents are welcome to join at our usual admission rates.

What to Bring: Proof of residency in Hamburg such as driver’s license, passport, or utility statement. Proof is required for one adult in each household group.

Prehistoric Policies: Children must be accompanied at all times. Stone-throwing and running are expressly prohibited. Please do not disturb the plant and animal life. Guests who do not follow our rules will be asked to leave. Outside food and beverage are welcome; no alcohol, please. No pets allowed. Official service animals are welcome. Penn Dixie is a no-smoking facility. Firearms, knives, and weapons are prohibited.

We thank the Town of Hamburg and Erie County for major support.

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Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

Penn Dixie

In recognition of the important role of grandparents, grandchildren accompanied by grandparents are admitted for free on Sunday the 10th!

Tours depart every 30 minutes beginning at 9:15 am. The final tour departs at 2:45 pm. There is no admission after 2:45 pm. Guests are welcome to stay until the park closes at 4:30 pm!

Each Grandparent ticket purchased includes up to three (3) free child tickets (Ages 3-17). Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while at Penn Dixie. Other offers (coupons, guest passes) cannot be combined with this promotion.

Purchase General Admission

Tool rental is available for $5 in addition to our complimentary garden trowels and buckets. Tool rental include a small sledge hammer, a geologist’s hammer, chisel, safety goggles, knee pad, and bucket.

Penn Dixie members attend for FREE. Our usual admission rates apply to all other guests.