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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Paleo Trips to Utah\, Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New York City!
DESCRIPTION:October is a beautiful time of year to travel. If you like a mix of indoor-outdoor exploration with a dinosaur-theme we’ve got two excellent opportunities to join a small group\, curated field trip to St. George\, Utah at the heart of American paleontology  in the West\, and to New England and New York City sites that are the historic centers of early American paleontology where museum collections started and scientific research continues. \nTrip leaders will talk about what they’ve included in the travel plans and what they are looking forward to seeing themselves! \nEnjoy refreshments and ask questions to see if you feel inspired to take one of these Dinosaur Ridge led journeys outside of Colorado! \nTickets:$15 non-members$10 members \n			\n				Reserve your Seat
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/fireside-chat-paleo-trips-to-utah-connecticut-massachusetts-and-new-york-city/
LOCATION:The Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center\, 17861 W Alameda Pkwy\, Golden\, 80401
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Field Trips,Fireside Chat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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SUMMARY:SENIOR WEEK AT DINOSAUR RIDGE!
DESCRIPTION:Special Senior Pricing for walk-ups (no reservations needed) – arrive any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday\, September 14-18\, 2026 \n\n  \n\n\n\n\nGuided Bus Tour of Dinosaur Ridge – check in at Main Visitor Center (near C-470 & Alameda Pkwy)$14 per Senior \n\n\n\nDeep Time Detour exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center (near Entrance 1 to Red Rocks)$8 per Senior\n\n\nDo you have a group of seniors who’d like to visit Sept 14-18?  Schedule a guided group tour (choose one or both options) in advance by emailing your request to tours@DinoRidge.org.  A scheduler will contact you to discuss options\, confirmation and payment instructions. \n  \n\n\n\n\nGuided group bus tour of Dinosaur Ridge (with your own bus or van)$8 per Senior  (12 people minimum per group) \n\n\n\n\nGuided group tours of the new Deep Time Detour small museum exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center$8 per Senior (minimum of 10\, maximum of 15 per group)
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/senior-week-at-dinosaur-ridge/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Senior Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Farley":MAILTO:Barbara.Farley@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260724T220226Z
CREATED:20260724T211422Z
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SUMMARY:STEGO STAMPEDE FUN RUN OVER DINOSAUR RIDGE!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial in style alongside some of our state’s most phenomenal dinosaur history! Dress up in costume (dogs in costume also welcome\, decorated strollers and kids in costume welcome)  and run or walk across Dinosaur Ridge together on Sunday\, September 27th starting at 9 a.m.  \nFollowing the Stego Stampede stick around and explore the Ridge some more\, and take in a Paleo ArtFest in the visitor center parking lot. \nALSO enjoy FREE ENTRY to the exhibit hall as well as the Deep Time Detour exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Center on the west side of Dino Ridge! \nDETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE! \n  \n 
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/stego-stampede-fun-run-over-dinosaur-ridge/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Day,Family Events,SCFD Free Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T173802Z
CREATED:20260108T023835Z
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SUMMARY:SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado's Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
DESCRIPTION:2026 is Colorado’s 150th anniversary\, also known as its sesquicentennial! You’re invited to explore a part of the state famous for its natural history just 20 minutes west of Denver. \nToday enjoy FREE ENTRY to both the main visitor center Exhibit Hall\, the Deep Time Detour Exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center\, and $5 off guided bus tours. \nFor this occasion\, the Main Visitor Center will also be the site of an outdoor Paleo ArtFest in the parking lot! Local artists will display their works and visitors can buy art to support those artists. \nHave a fun and educational outdoor/indoor experience that is great for all ages and see the place where Colorado’s state fossil\, the Stegosaurus\, was uncovered 150 years ago!
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/scfd-free-day-celebrate-colorados-sesquicentennial-dino-ridge-style-3/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,SCFD Free Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fossil Frontiers of New England
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nFrom the historic halls of Yale Peabody Museum to the collections at Beneski Museum of Natural History\, and from iconic in-situ tracksites like Dinosaur State Park to the world-renowned American Museum of Natural History\, this immersive experience connects participants to the people\, places\, and discoveries that shaped dinosaur science in North America.  \nParticipants will engage with historic collections\, explore dinosaur tracks preserved exactly where they were made\, and gain insight into both early discoveries and modern paleontological research which links bones\, tracks\, and landscapes into a deeper understanding of prehistoric life.  \nThis trip will be co-led by Dr. Lou Taylor and Erin LaCount and is designed as a small-group\, high-engagement experience for adult learners and enthusiasts.  \nTrip is limited to 10–13 participants—register early to secure your spot.  \nDate/Time: October 1 through October 6  \nSTUDY LEADERS  \nDr. Louis H. Taylor is a vertebrate paleontologist and geologist who currently serves as a Research Associate at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and has had a long and distinguished relationship with Dinosaur Ridge—as a volunteer\, staff member\, board member\, past board president\, and now a member of our Scientific Advisory Board. He has led countless field trips\, classes\, and lectures\, helping generations of students and visitors better understand Colorado’s remarkable geological and fossil history. Lou has a particular fondness for ancient mammals\, and is a particularly good educator and storyteller. \nErin LaCount began visiting Dinosaur Ridge with her grandparents in the early 1990s\, and joined the staff in 2002. She has filled numerous roles in more than 20 years and is the current Education Programs Director overseeing Camps\, TriceraTOTs\, tours\, field trips\, and more. In 2022 with Geological Society of America and 2024 with the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology\, Erin published a new timeline on the historic discoveries of the Jurassic fossils found at Dinosaur Ridge in 1876 and will be bringing her Arthur Lakes expertise along for the ride!  \nCOST  \n\nCost: $1\,950 non-member\, $1\,850 member. Become a member!  (Please ask for member discount code before registering)  \n\nIncludes:   \n\nHotel \n\n\n Area transportation between sites \n\n\nMuseum/program costs \n\n\nDinner Friday and Sunday nights \n\n\nTrip Guides\n\nLOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION  \nPlease arrange your flights to be in New Haven on October 1 to check into the hotel. The sites we will visit and tour are:  \n\nYale Peabody Museum\, Archives\, and Collections \n\n\nAmherst Beneski Museum of Natural History and Collections \n\n\nEasthampton Dinosaur Tracksite (in situ) \n\n\nDinosaur State Park \n\n\nAmerican Museum of Natural History \n\nPHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITY  \nWe will finalize these details as we confirm with the locations about our final activities and guided portions vs. self-guided. All locations are accessible\, and the outdoor trail at the Easthampton Dinosaur Tracksite is accessible by a short path slightly downhill to the exposure. Comfortable walking shoes or other similar footwear will work just fine. This information will be updated if locations or program needs change.  \nTRIP CANCELLATION POLICYThis New England trip is contingent on a minimum of 8 registered participants and will be cancelled by September 1st if the minimum is not met.  \n\nIf the trip is cancelled by Dinosaur Ridge\, participants will receive a full refund of program fees paid. \n\n\nAll cancellations must be received in writing. \n\n\nCancellations received 90 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a full refund. \n\n\nCancellations received 60 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for an 80% refund. \n\n\nCancellations received 30 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a 50% refund of program fees. \n\n\nCancellations received 15 calendar days or less prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the program fees. You may transfer your registration to another attendee or forfeit your payment.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/field-trip-fossil-frontiers-of-new-england/
LOCATION:East Coast: CT\, MA\, NY
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin LaCount":MAILTO:Erin.LaCount@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261027T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: St. George Tracksites & Fossil Quarry Field Experience
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nArrive Friday afternoon to check in at the St. George Inn & Suites and connect with fellow participants over a welcome dinner (included). \nSaturday begins with breakfast before exploring the renowned Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm\, home to an extraordinary Early Jurassic tracksite preserving dinosaur footprints from 200 million years ago. After a picnic lunch (included)\, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of collections and the fossil prep lab\, followed by free time and an evening geology talk with Dr. Jerry Harris. \nOn Sunday\, take part in a true field experience—excavating fossils at the Substation Quarry alongside local experts. After a picnic lunch (included) and more digging\, unwind at the hotel before a group dinner (included). \nMonday features a full-day field excursion with Lead Paleontologist Andrew Milner\, exploring regional geology\, lesser-known dinosaur tracksites\, and scenic sandstone landscapes. Dinner is on your own. \nOn Tuesday\, we will wrap up with a visit to the Red Hills Desert Garden\, where dinosaur tracks are preserved among striking Navajo sandstone. Departure flights recommended after 1:00 PM. \nTrip size is limited to 8–13 participants\, ensuring an intimate\, hands-on experience. \nDATE/TIME: October 23rd – October 27th  \nTRIP LEADERS \nDinosaur Ridge Staff members Barbara Farley and Alyce Olson will be your trip coordinators/leaders.  “Allosaurus Alyce” is our Lead Tour Guide at the Ridge and has been guiding tours all over Colorado since 2014. Alyce brings her experience and enthusiasm to every bus tour and works with all of our bus tour guides to do the same\, with the goal of turning every ancient footprint and fossil into something wondrous for visitors.  Barbara is the Director of Volunteers and has many years of experience in environmental education and coordinating experiential travel programs for various organizations.  Our local experts will include Andrew Milner\, Lead Paleontologist and Curator at SGDS and Dr. Jerry Harris\, Professor Emeritus\, Utah Tech University and Science Advisor to SGDS. \nCOST \n\nCost: $1\,600 nonmember; $1\,500 member (ask for member discount code before registering). Become a member. \n\nIncludes:   \n\nHotel with full breakfast (4 nights) \n\n\nVan Transportation in and around St. George sites \n\n\nMuseum/program costs \n\n\nFour picnic lunches\, and two group dinners \n\n\nTrip Guides & Experts\n\nLOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION \nProgram starts and ends in St. George\, UT.  Transportation/flights to and from St. George are not included in the price of the program. Please arrange to arrive at the St. George airport by 4pm on Friday\, October 23rd for airport transfer to hotel\, or – alternatively –  arrive by 5pm at the hotel.   Area transportation during the trip will be provided by a 15-passenger van. \nACCOMODATIONS  \nBest Western Coral Hills 125 E St George Blvd\, St. George\, UT 84770. Complimentary full breakfast\, 2 pools\, hot tub \nPHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITY  \nOur visit to the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm will be easy and accessible\, and primarily an indoor experience.  Our time at the Substation Quarry dig site will include walking over uneven terrain\, possible scrambling\, sitting or kneeling on the ground\,  and digging\, for 5 hours outdoors.  This site requires a more moderate exertion level and is not ADA-accessible.   Our field trip day will involve a mild-moderate level of physical exertion with some short ½ -2 miles of walks/hikes outdoors on dirt paths or possible uneven\, natural terrain.  The Red Hills Desert Garden includes both indoor and outdoor spaces and is designed for an accessible experience with a low level of physical exertion. \nTRIP CANCELLATION POLICY  \nThis trip is contingent on a minimum of 8 registered participants and will be cancelled by September 15th if the minimum is not met. If the trip is cancelled by Dinosaur Ridge\, participants will receive a full refund of program fees paid. All participant-initiated cancellations must be received in writing.  \n\nCancellations received 90 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a full refund. \n\n\nCancellations received 60 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for an 80% refund. \n\n\nCancellations received 30 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a 50% refund of program fees. \n\n\nCancellations received 15 calendar days or less prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the program fees. You may transfer your registration to another attendee or forfeit your payment. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/field-trip-st-george-tracksites-fossil-quarry-field-experience/
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T160000
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SUMMARY:SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado's Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
DESCRIPTION:2026 is Colorado’s 150th anniversary\, also known as its sesquicentennial! You’re invited to explore a part of the state famous for its natural history just 20 minutes west of Denver. \nToday enjoy FREE ENTRY to both the main visitor center Exhibit Hall\, the Deep Time Detour Exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center\, and $5 off guided bus tours. \nHave a fun and educational outdoor/indoor experience that is great for all ages and see the place where Colorado’s state fossil\, the Stegosaurus\, was uncovered 150 years ago!
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/scfd-free-day-celebrate-colorados-sesquicentennial-dino-ridge-style-4/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,SCFD Free Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T224040Z
CREATED:20260108T023153Z
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UID:16733-1797757200-1797782400@dinoridge.org
SUMMARY:SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado's Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
DESCRIPTION:2026 is Colorado’s 150th anniversary\, also known as its sesquicentennial! You’re invited to explore a part of the state famous for its natural history just 20 minutes west of Denver. \nToday enjoy FREE ENTRY to both the main visitor center Exhibit Hall\, the Deep Time Detour Exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center\, and $5 off guided bus tours. \nHave a fun and educational outdoor/indoor experience that is great for all ages and see the place where Colorado’s state fossil\, the Stegosaurus\, was uncovered 150 years ago!
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/scfd-free-day-celebrate-colorados-sesquicentennial-dino-ridge-style/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,SCFD Free Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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