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SUMMARY:JULY 4TH WEEKEND GIFT SHOP SALE!
DESCRIPTION:ALL merchandise will be discounted 15% on Friday\, July 3rd through Sunday\, July 5th in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial! Shop for fun items at both the Main Visitor Center and the Lockley Discovery Center.
URL:https://dinoridge.org/event/july-4th-weekend-gift-shop-sale/
LOCATION:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center\, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy\, Morrison\, CO\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gift Shop Sale
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Kidd":MAILTO:kristen.kidd@dinoridge.org
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: A Journey Through CU Collections *SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nThis full-day experience offers rare access to fossil collections typically kept out of public view\, including significant track collections from renowned ichnologist Dr. Martin Lockley\, a key figure in the founding and preservation of Dinosaur Ridge.  \n Spend half the day in private collections alongside paleontologist Dr. Karen Chin\, exploring cabinets\, archives\, and research spaces not open to the public. Then\, enjoy time in the museum’s public exhibits\, showcasing over a century of scientific discovery since its founding in 1902.  \n Go beyond the exhibits and discover what’s hidden behind the scenes! This is a rare opportunity to experience paleontology up close.  \n Trip is limited to 20 participants.  \nDATE/TIMEAugust 15th\, 8:30am – 4:30pm  \nMeet at:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center16931 W. Alameda ParkwayMorrison\, CO 80465 \nSTUDY LEADERSDr. Karen Chin – Dr. Chin received her PhD from the University of California Santa Barbara.  She is a renowned paleoecologist and a Professor and Curator of Paleontology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on coprolites (fossilized dinosaur dung). Dr. Chin combines biology\, geology\, and chemistry to extract biological information from fossils.Alyce Olson (Allosaurus Alyce) has been with Dinosaur Ridge for 7 years\, and is the lead tour guide for the organization. She is a self-proclaimed science nerd\, loves to learn and explore\, and very much enjoys sharing that with others.  Alyce is thrilled to be a part of Dinosaur Ridge’s “Wild Wanderer” field trips\, and will serve as the logistics coordinator\, bus driver\, and official cat herder for this experience. \nCOSTCost: $110 for non-members\, $90 for members \nIncludes: – Transportation in a 15-passenger bus– Museum/program costs– Lunch \nLOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONWe will meet at the Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center at 8:30am to board one of our 15-passenger buses to Boulder.  After the program\, we should arrive back at Dinosaur Ridge around 4:30pm. \nPHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITYThis field trip features a gentle pace with minimal walking\, as all galleries and collection areas are ADA-accessible via ramps and elevators. Ample seating is available throughout the tour\, ensuring a comfortable experience for visitors of all mobility levels. \nBring– Refillable water bottle or pouch\, if desired.    \nTRIP CANCELLATION POLICYThis trip is contingent on a minimum of 8 registered participants and will be cancelled by August 1st 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-a-journey-through-cu-collections/
LOCATION:CU Boulder Natural History Museum
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyce Olson":MAILTO:Alyce.Olson@dinoridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T170000
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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. Today is free entry to our Exhibit Hall and $5 off bus tours. Have a fun and educational outdoor 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
DTSTAMP:20260617T203947Z
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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 led by 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  \nErin LaCount began visiting Dinosaur Ridge as a young child with her grandparents in the early 1990s\, and began working with us in 2002. Erin is the Education Programs Director and oversees projects in exhibits\, tours\, 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) Deposit of $975 due upon registration\, with final payment due by September 1st. \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 \n\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$800 deposit due upon registration with final payment due by September 23rd. \n\nIncludes:   \n\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/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Adults-only Events,Field Trips
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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. Today is free entry to our Exhibit Hall and $5 off bus tours. Have a fun and educational outdoor 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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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. Today is free entry to our Exhibit Hall and $5 off bus tours. Have a fun and educational outdoor 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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