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Northwest Paleontology - Get Ready to Hunt for Fossils

It’s getting nice outside and that means it’s time to visit fossil sites or hunt for fossils. The Northwest Paleontology Association has members at all levels of fossil hunting and all ages and abilities, including those who are getting out into the field for the first time. How should you prepare for the field?

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Fossils Beneath Your Feet

As you rush about your Christmas shopping at your favorite mall, glance down upon what is under your feet and you will discover a secret!

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A Dino-Mite Summer Adventure

This past July, we visited dinosaur-rich Alberta, Canada, on a long camping trip that also included stops in Banff National Park and Glacier National Park…..




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Member Spotlight: September Meeting

Our September Meeting featured an awesome presentation by Jennifer Wells, Burke Museum Associate, about the UW/ Burke 2025 field season and the wonderful finds. Coming soon to the Burke - you’ll be able to watch as the new find is prepared in the 3rd Floor Paleo lab. Many of our club members are volunteers in the lab and we all look forward to seeing what comes next!

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