About The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The Friends' mission is to secure resources to help preserve the fossils and promote programs and activities that enhance the Monument's educational, research, and scientific objectives.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Posted on January 31, 2022 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

The Great Backyard Bird Count – February 18 – 21, 2022 Bird watchers of all ages around the world will count birds during the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count Continue Reading →

Night Sky Program Mar 4th

Posted on January 25, 2022 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Night Sky Program at Florissant Fossil Beds scheduled for Friday, March 4th, 7 – 9:00pm Contact: Jeff Wolin, jeff_wolin@nps.gov, (719) 748-3253 x202 Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Continue Reading →

Night Sky Program

Posted on December 28, 2021 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Night Sky Program: Friday, January 7th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Continue Reading →

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Posted on November 20, 2021 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Night Sky Program: Friday, November 5th, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Posted on October 26, 2021 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet Continue Reading →

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds

A nonprofit Friends of the Park group supporting Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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