In 2019, employees and volunteer, partners, community members, and the public will have opportunities to participate in the 50th Anniversary. Here are the main events.
Fee Free Day, Saturday, April 20, 2019
Celebrate the first day of National Park Week and Florissant Fossil Beds’ 50th Anniversary year for free. Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees.
15 for 50 Hiking Contest (June 1 – Labor Day)
Hike all 15 miles of trails and earn a prize.
Science Open House and Junior Ranger Day, Saturday June 29th, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Learn about the ongoing research taking place at Florissant Fossil Beds including geology, paleontology, biology, hydrology, astronomy and much more. Get behind the scenes tour of different science projects.
History and Culture Open House, Saturday July 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Celebrate the history and cultures of the Florissant valley. Take a tour of the homestead, learn why someone once tried to saw apart a petrified stump, learn about tribal connections with the area.
50th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, August 17, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
There will be a ceremony with keynote speakers and panel guests including scientists, people who lived here, people who fought to make it a Monument, and people who worked here. Enjoy refreshments and community.
Coffee and Cake with a Park Ranger, Tuesday August 20, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of 50th Anniversary Cake and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the bill that made Florissant Fossil Beds a National Monument. Throughout the day a variety of rangers, interns, volunteers, and former staff will be serving up coffee, tea, and cake. This drop in opportunity offers a chance to learn about the different people and jobs that are involved in running a place like Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. You’ll also have an opportunity to sign the 50th Anniversary Card.
Fee Free Day, Sunday, August 25, 2019
Celebrate the 103rd Birthday of the NPS and the 50th Birthday of Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument. Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees.
For more information contact (719) 748-3253 ext. 202