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SUMMARY:Como Bluff Two\, Nail Quarry 2025
DESCRIPTION:Home of the famous “Bone Wars” in the 1880s\, South-Central Wyoming’s Como Bluff has produced many well-preserved specimens from the Morrison Formation. Most of these were collected by men working for O.C. Marsh between 1877 and 1889 as well as the Hubbel brothers under E.D. Cope between 1879 and 1880. \nThe Nail Quarry is on private ranchland and Anita Colin along with J.P. Cavigelli are the quarry managers. Hundreds of bones have been excavated from this site; primarily remains of “classic” Jurassic dinosaurs such as Allosaurus\, Apatosaurus\, and Stegosaurus. All fossils are for scientific research and go to the Tate Museum in Casper\, Wyoming\, where they are prepped and studied by J.P. Cavigelli and his team. \nThis field opportunity is ideal for those with little or no experience working in a dinosaur quarry. Some tools are provided; however\, people are encouraged to bring their own tools. There are jobs for everyone from learning to identify and excavate fossils to hauling matrix out of the dig site. \nAbout 1/2 mile from the quarry is a marine exposure called the Sundance Formation where participants can collect and keep fossils such as belemnites\, ammonites and other invertebrates of the ancient seas. \nDirections will be provided\, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended\, for driving into the quarry. Folks who do not have a high-clearance vehicle can arrange to carpool with other participants or can park (and camp) at the top of the hill and walk the rest of the way into camp. People can camp at the quarry or stay in motels in Rock River or Medicine Bow for around $100 per night. \nWIPS registration is $10 per person\, and the additional cost of the trip is $50 per person\, per weekend. Checks need to be made out to the Tate Geological Museum for this additional cost.
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/como-bluff-two-nail-quarry-2024/
LOCATION:Nail Quarry\, WY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Miller - Second Vice President":MAILTO:wips_trips@westernpaleo.org
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SUMMARY:PaleoZone Trip to the Nail Quarry
DESCRIPTION:PaleoZone members\, get involved with the experience of excavating and jacketing dinosaur bone fossils from the Nail Quarry at the Como Bluffs of Wyoming.  Although you cannot collect fossils at the quarry\, we will also hike to another site where you can collect belemnites and other marine fossils to add to your collection. \nThis trip is for WIPS PaleoZone members\, ages 9 and older. \nLimit:  8 children plus parent or parents \nCosts:  $10 quarry fee per person\, plus the regular WIPS field trip costs of $10 per adult and $5 per child. \nFor more information and to sign up\, contact Dennis Gertenbach. \ngertenbach1@gmail.com \n(303) 709-8218
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/paleozone-trip-to-the-nail-quarry/
LOCATION:Nail Quarry\, WY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Gertenbach - Leader":MAILTO:gertenbach1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260605T203232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T221831Z
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SUMMARY:Como Bluff One\, Nail Quarry 2025
DESCRIPTION:Home of the famous “Bone Wars” in the 1880s\, South-Central Wyoming’s Como Bluff has produced many well-preserved specimens from the Morrison Formation. Most of these were collected by men working for O.C. Marsh between 1877 and 1889 as well as the Hubbel brothers under E.D. Cope between 1879 and 1880. \nThe Nail Quarry is on private ranchland and Anita Colin along with J.P. Cavigelli are the quarry managers. Hundreds of bones have been excavated from this site; primarily remains of “classic” Jurassic dinosaurs such as Allosaurus\, Apatosaurus\, and Stegosaurus. All fossils are for scientific research and go to the Tate Museum in Casper\, Wyoming\, where they are prepped and studied by J.P. Cavigelli and his team. \nThis field opportunity is ideal for those with little or no experience working in a dinosaur quarry. Some tools are provided; however\, people are encouraged to bring their own tools. There are jobs for everyone from learning to identify and excavate fossils to hauling matrix out of the dig site. \nAbout 1/2 mile from the quarry is a marine exposure called the Sundance Formation where participants can collect and keep fossils such as belemnites\, ammonites and other invertebrates of the ancient seas. \nDirections will be provided\, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended\, for driving into the quarry. Folks who do not have a high-clearance vehicle can arrange to carpool with other participants or can park (and camp) at the top of the hill and walk the rest of the way into camp. People can camp at the quarry or stay in motels in Rock River or Medicine Bow for around $100 per night. \nWIPS registration is $10 per person\, and the additional cost of the trip is $50 per person\, per weekend. Checks need to be made out to the Tate Geological Museum for this additional cost.
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/como-bluff-one-nail-quarry-thursday-july-11th-2024-to-monday-july-15th-2024/
LOCATION:Nail Quarry\, WY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jana L. McKeeman - Leader":MAILTO:earthnerd89@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250712T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T205443Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge Creek Ammonites and More!
DESCRIPTION:This will be a one-day trip for the collection of marine invertebrate fossils and lovely calcite crystals.  It’s on private land so please respect that and the boundaries of the property.  The landowner will be playing with us! The terrain is not difficult; it does get hot with heat reflecting of the ground. There is some shade from junipers. \nMeet at the intersection of CO 115 and Olsen Rd north of the town of Penrose. Check the field guide Shellie has produced for more detail. \nPayment *MUST* be made online – No checks or cash. You do not need a PayPal account to make a payment. You do need a valid pay card. Be sure to download and fill out the waiver form. The link to the form is provided in your confirmation email message. \nQuestions: contact Shellie Luallin. \nSome of the fossils that may be found:\nCollignoniceras woollgari\nVascoceras birchbyi\nInoceramids\nrudists\nBaculites sp. (possibly Baculites c.f. B. yokoyamai)
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/bridge-creek-ammonites-and-more/
LOCATION:Penrose\, CO\, Penrose\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shellie Luallin - Leader":MAILTO:shellieluallin@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Corral Bluffs One
DESCRIPTION:Corral Bluffs is a site east of Colorado Springs that was featured in the NOVA special\, Rise of the Mammals. Plant and animal specimens which were collected – now in the collection of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science – existed during the first million years after the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction. Participants will meet off-site (info provided before trip). and follow Ms. Milito on paved and rugged dirt roads to arrive near site and hike in. Total of about 4 miles of hiking. Wear long pans and closed-toe shoes or hiking boots. Bring water and lunch. \nPrepare:  Visit the website CorralBluffs.org and the DMNS website. \nFossil collecting is prohibited. Children under 10 are prohibited. You are asked to donate $5 to the Corral Bluffs Alliance at the site before the hike starts.
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/corral-bluffs-one/
LOCATION:Corral Bluffs\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Carr - Leader":MAILTO:ogon@mac.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260605T203232
CREATED:20250524T160923Z
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SUMMARY:Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument AND Florissant Fossil Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Visiting the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument \nAt 9:30 AM on Saturday\, June 21\, we will meet at the visitors center (about an hour west of Colorado Springs off Highway 24). Entrance to the Visitors Center costs $10 unless you have a current and valid annual National Parks Pass or an America the Beautiful (or senior) lifetime pass. You must use a pay card or cell phone to purchase the entrance pass. Cash or checks are not accepted. Children under the age of 16 are free and do not require a pass. Given the lead time to receive an online pass\, it is recommended that you acquire your pass the day of this visit. \nA ranger-led tour will begin at 10:00 AM\, so be sure to arrive on time! \nPlease go to the Florissant Fossil Beds website for more information and to assure a good experience. \nWear appropriate clothing and bring food/water. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on site. There are picnic tables available. Dress and prepare for changeable weather conditions.  Closed toe hiking shoes are recommended. \nWe will visit the displays and hike one of the trails during the morning to see remains of ancient redwood trees\, and locally discovered insect\, fish\, and water plants. Fossil collecting is prohibited. \nAfter lunch we will go up the road to a privately owned site\, Florissant Fossil Quarry\, and extract some fossils from chunks of shale. The cost is $15 cash per person per hour IF there are are at least 15 people. You will be provided with pieces of shale to carefully split and study. \nThey do provide some tools\, but if you have some\, feel free to label and bring them. These Eocene fossils are about 34 million years old. You may keep the plant and insect specimens you discover. \nOn the same day\, the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (csastro.org) will be conducting two activities at the park that might be of interest as well. One in the morning and the other at night. The morning event will offer a solar observation set-up. And the 9 p.m. event will be at a ranch nearby. See their website for details.
URL:https://westernpaleo.org/event/florissant-fossil-beds/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds\, P.O. Box 185\, Florissant\, CO\, 80816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Carr - Leader":MAILTO:ogon@mac.com
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