It's October 13th, 🦕 US National Fossil Day! On this day in 2010, the US National Park Service held the inaugural National Fossil Day to celebrate and promote the scientific and educational value of fossils. The National Park Service, American Geosciences Institute, and over 385 other partners will join together today to educate the public (that's us) about fossils, the science of paleontology, and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. Many of today's events will be held online, so people from all over the world can participate. Join in the adventure and you might learn about ancient seafloors; how modern animals help us understand extinct animals; what it's like to be a practicing paleontologist; what it's like to go on a dinosaur dig; what fossils still amaze scientists; and much more. Have fun! ☮️ Peace… Jamiese of Pixoplanet
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#NationalFossilDay: Interagency Team launches new paleo camp
On August 7-11, BLM-UT and Salt Lake Center for Science Education teamed up to teach youth about BLM-Utah's world-class paleontological resources and recreation sites.
When Regional Paleontologist Greg McDonald was hired at the Utah State Office last year, dino-sized projects immediately began to evolve. One of his first ideas was to create a week-long Paleo Camp for middle school students. He reached out to a STEM-based charter school in Salt Lake City that the BLM-Utah youth program was already familiar with: the Salt Lake Center for Science Education (SLCSE). The school’s outdoor exploration instructors, Cavett Eaton and Dr. Sydney Stringham, agreed to help pilot the new camp.
The BLM-Utah program leads and SLCSE teachers collaborated to develop a unique curriculum that emphasized two themes: BLM-Utah’s world-class paleontological resources and recreation sites. The team identified campsites, interpretative sites, age-appropriate challenge and STEM activities and learning goals.
In June, BLM-Utah youth program state lead Jeanette Matovich, attended a National Association for Interpretation training course, where she presented on the SLCSE Paleo Camp and recruited three young classmates, who happened to be trained wilderness first responders, to help mentor students and keep the team safe. The Essential Interpretation Skills Course added unexpected, exponential value because camp would not have been camp without enthusiastic BLM interns Ryan Ashcraft, Marissa Sly and Alex Studd-Sojka. The SLCSE teachers recommended that the BLM continue to enhance its youth education programs by recruiting skilled mentors from the National Association for Interpretation’s training programs.
SLCSE Paleo Camp took place August 7-11, 2017. The first stop was Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ). Price Field Office Geologist Mike Leschin led the students on a tour and discussed the "Jurassic Mystery" about why there are so many predators- especially allosaurs- at CLDQ. From there, the group traveled to the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite, where Canyon Country District Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster showed the group various trace fossils, including theropod, ornithopod and sauropod dinosaur tracks.
The highlight of SLCSE Paleo Camp was working with BLM-WY Regional Paleontologist Brent Breithaupt and Geographer Neffra Matthews at the Mail Station Tracksite south of Moab, UT. The BLM experts showed the students how to clean off dinosaur tracks, and then measure and photograph them using photogrammetric techniques. Neffra entered the data into a program that created 3D images of the tracks, with the help of coworker Christopher Anderson-Tarver, while Brent showed the students how to calculate dinosaur hip height and stride length from their measurements. GIS intern Andy Eaman assisted the groups with cleaning the surface and helping the students.
Because the project was intended to be an applied exercise, the students collected primary data that the BLM will use for management and interpretation purposes. This was some of the first scientific data collected at this Early Jurassic tracksite and will help provide insights into the life and times of the prehistoric animals that once roamed through the ancient Utah.
Between paleo sessions, the kids took advantage of Utah’s awesome recreation opportunities. They hiked, rappelled down red rock cliff faces and went kayaking at Ken's Lake. At the closing awards ceremony, Greg handed out signed "Dinosaur Tracker" certificates and Junior Ranger Paleontology pins.
The team is already gearing up for the next SLCSE Paleo Camp, scheduled for May 16-18, 2018 at Lone Mesa Campground near Moab, UT.
Please enjoy our #SLCSEPaleoCamp Flickr Album and a YouTube video documenting the event!
Story by Jeanette Matovich Shackelford, BLM-Utah Youth Program State Lead. Photos by Jeanette Matovich Shackelford, BLM-Utah Youth Program State Lead; Cavett Eaton and Dr. Sydney Stringham, Outdoor Exploration Instructors, SLCSE; Alexandra Studd-Sojka, Wild and Scenic Rivers Intern, BLM-CA; Neffra Matthews, BLM-National Operations Center.
October 13 Celebrate this day with National Fossil Day Wishes Messages, One-liners, funny Fossil Quotes and Sayings to share with your family and friends.
This day aims at highlighting the importance of fossils in our lives and also making people aware of them. Celebrate this day with fossil sayings and funny fossil quotes to share with your family and friends.
Celebrate this day with fossil sayings and funny fossil quotes to share with your family and friends.Use the collection of Fossil Day messages, greetings, images, one-liners, Fossil Quotes and Sayings shared below. Have these wonderful fossil picture quotes shared on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram with everyone around.
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