March Meeting Recap and Looking Ahead to Field Trips
March NPA Member Meeting Recap
With a strong turnout and great energy in the room, our March meeting was a fantastic reminder of what makes NPA special—curiosity, shared knowledge, and a passion for the deep past.
Featured Presentation
We were excited to host Dr. David DeMar Jr. as our featured speaker for the afternoon. Dave delivered an engaging and informative update on the Hell Creek Project including Secrets of the Tufts-Love T Rex, showcasing some of the cool features that were discovered during the excavation of that specimen. You can see the Tufts-Love T. Rex in the Burke Paleontology gallery.
Field Trip Planning in Motion
One of the most exciting parts of the afternoon was our discussion around upcoming NPA field trips. Members shared their interest and enthusiasm for potential destinations, with Twin Beach and Utah emerging as clear favorites. Our field trip coordinators will now take the next step by proposing dates and logistics for these trips. Stay tuned—these are shaping up to be incredible opportunities to get out into the field together. Don’t forget, you have to be a member to join in the field trips.
Member Show & Tell
A highlight of every NPA meeting is the chance for members to share pieces from their personal collections, and March did not disappoint. Several attendees brought in fascinating specimens for show and tell, including: a beautifully preserved ammonite, a classic coprolite (always a crowd favorite!), and teeth from a megalodon and mosasaur.
These moments of sharing are what make NPA meetings so interactive and engaging—everyone gets a chance to learn directly from one another.
Looking Ahead
From compelling presentations to exciting field trip plans and hands-on fossil sharing, the March meeting captured the spirit of what NPA is all about. We’re grateful to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped make the meeting a success.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting—and hopefully out in the field soon!