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Talk about Arizona fossils by the Mineralogical Society of Arizona. Thursday, April 20 in Phoenix metro area Anyone can attend meeting for free. Get there by 7PM. https://www.msaaz.org/event-5241726 Franciscan Renewal Center PIPER HALL Padre Serra Room 5802 E. Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85253 ** Parking in Rear of Piper Hall ** "Adventures in Fossil Collecting: Arizona & Beyond” Presented by Dr. Jeff Langland Thursday, April 20, 2023 7.30 pm Arizona time. Our April 20th program will be presented by MSA Life Member Dr. Jeff Langland. Jeff's talk will focus on various sites and specimens from Arizona that have produced many museum quality fossils. As a field collector, Jeff is always looking for new sites to explore. Jeff will discuss fossil collecting sites and specimens he has collected not only from Arizona, but from various sites throughout the United States and even out of the country. As a long-time field collector, Jeff will show the value, fun, and excitement in personally finding your own specimens.

Hello everyone, Mid or early February 2022 Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim did a talk of 60minutes about the Spinosaurus. I stumbled onto a small piece of the lecture while scrolling social media, I found it very interesting, but I can't seem to find it online. Does anyone know where I can see this footage or stream it? It would be very helpful Thank You

My Mrs is a teacher at a local primary school (reception to year 6). Just before the end of the academic year a few weeks ago, one of her teacher friends asked me to do a talk for her year group of kids - bring a few fossils along and talk about them. Was happy to help, but due to Covid the senior management were reluctant for me to come into the school. I get it, but it does seem a bit silly since I live with one of their staff members Anyhow, I put together something for the teacher to present to the kids herself. Gave her about 15 fossils (ammonites, trilobites, a few teeth, fish, plants, insects in amber) and gave her detailed notes on each, labels with full details of age, collection location, formation etc And also gave her some books covering the items I sent. Apparently the kids really enjoyed the presentation. And each one wrote me a little note thanking me and telling me which was their favorite fossil - I was very touched. Have said that I am happy to do this again for the next academic year.

Hello, I am from Riverside California and I joined this website to research, advice, and to communicate with paleontologist. The fossils I like are any fossil before humans. I have not found a fossil so far and that is my goal this year. Other than that I have enjoyed being on this website. I wish good luck to any members on this website.