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2019 Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Posted on March 11, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

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 Continue Reading →

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March Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on February 24, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During March, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (starting March 10, closing time will be 5:00 PM) Friday, Continue Reading →

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February Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on January 29, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in February 2019 Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During February, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 Continue Reading →

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument resumes regular operations

Posted on January 28, 2019 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Florissant, Colorado – With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument have resumed regular operations as of Sunday, January 27th.  Please visit www.nps.gov/flfo for updated information about the Continue Reading →

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November Activities at Florissant Fossil Beds

Posted on November 7, 2018 by The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in November Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During November, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Continue Reading →

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Piedra Chamana Petrified Forest

The Piedra Chamana Petrified Forest in Sexi, Peru preserves a diverse assemblage of 39-million-year-old woods and leaves from the middle Eocene period. Visit the website here

National Park Service

  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
  • Florissant Fossil Beds Webcam
  • Harper’s Ferry Center

Partners

  • Aiken Audubon Society
  • Catamount Institute
  • Coalition for the Upper South Platte
  • Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
  • Colorado College
  • Lake George Gem & Mineral Club
  • National Scenic Byways Program
  • Newmont Mining
  • Pikes Peak Historical Society
  • Rocky Mountain Conservancy
  • University of Colorado Museum

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