Fossil Hunting for Beginners

New to fossil hunting?

Learn the tricks of the trade while touring the site with one of our trained educators! During this two hour tour, we’ll teach you how to find, dig, and preserve all the fossil treasures you find. Bring your own tools or rent from our limited supply.

No experience is necessary. All ages welcome — this program will run rain or shine, dress for the weather.

Dates and times:
Saturdays throughout the season starting at 10 am and lasting until 12 pm.

  • May 20th, 10 am – 12 pm 
  • June 10th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • June 24th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • July 8th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • July 22nd, 10 am – 12 pm
  • August 12th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • August 26th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • September 9th, 10 am – 12 pm
  • October 14th, 10 am – 12 pm

Included with admission or FREE for Penn Dixie members.
Select the “Fossil Hunting for Beginners” tour-time option when registering online, for no additional charge.

Register Here