Resources

The Resources page is to help you with your paleontological pursuits.

Scholarships for Earth Science students

Association for Materials and Methods

The preparators conference on fossil preping methods. Presentations and workshops

Commercial Products

References

The Paleobiology Database
Another Paleontology Resource Page
Fossils 101 - How can you tell
Cladistics Made Easy on You Tube
Cladistics software
Using GPS on iPhone
Using GPS on Android
Mammal Species of the World -- A complete dated list of mammals
Questions about the K-Pg Boundary?
Marine & Paleobiological Research Institute-- The Institute is education and research in the marine and paleobiological science
Jacksboro, Texas Fossils-- Pictures to help you identify invertebrates and provided by the Dallas Paleontological Society
All about dinosaurs and fossils -- A fun introduction to paleontology with links to many further resources for learning.

Sample files for the Storage Tags article in the October 2024 Triolobite Tales
SampleCatalogSample Catalog
SampleCatalogWithCode-Complete.csvSample Catalog with Code, Completed

Geology

USGS-- Manuscripts and maps
Colorado Stratigraphy This is the most comprehensive mapping that has ever been done.

Organizations

Stones 'n Bones -- Activities and education for Fremont County, Colorado geology (Stones) and fossils (Bones).
Does Colorado have an active archeology program? - YES
Utah Friends of Paleontology
Northwest Paleontological Association
Illinois Fossils -- Some of our members have come back with beautiful specimens to add to their collections.
Dinosaur Ridge
-- Every year Dinosaur Ridge and Triceratops Trail are destinations for close to 100,000 dinosaur enthusiasts, earth scientists, students of all ages, and nature lovers.
The Fossil Project
-- Building connections in the paleontological community. This site has a map of paleontological organizations throughout the U.S.
Geological Society of America
-- National and international societies with consistent aims and missions of advancing the geosciences and/or science in general are invited to affiliate with GSA as Associated Societies.

Plants

Eocene Florissant

Museums

Field Museum - Allows participants to follow our scientists as they conduct fieldwork around the world.
Morrison museum -- Fantastic resources on dinosaurs
Hagerman Fossil Museum-- A rich history of the site
Tate Museum Worthwhile visit to Casper just to visit this museum which offers a dynamic experience. This page features the geology museum at South Dakota School of Mines
Wyoming Dinosaur MuseumThis foundation provides outstanding, hands-on paleontological experiences that are engaging and enjoyable for all ages.

Teeth

Peace River Florida fossils
Reptile Diversity manuscripts
Digital morphology

Avians

Avian paleontology

Public Land Regulations:

Before going onto public lands - State or Federal -
you should confirm the land ownership, and follow all laws and regulations
applicable to paleontology (which can include more than collecting).
These links give you a place to begin. Further resources can be located online
if necessary, using Google Search, or searches within the various agencies' web sites.
Bureau of Land Management in Colorado
USDA Forest Service
National Park Service - Colorado

Permissions and Permits:

US Forest Service Regulations for Paleontological Resource Preservation
BLM Regulations for Paleontological Resource Preservation
See this table for information about officials responsible for paleontology in their respective states.

Oline Tools for Paleontology Research

Google Earth
Earth Point Search by Description
US Forest Service MVUMs
National Geologic Map Database
USGS Publications Warehouse
BLM Colorado 100k Maps