Digging the Past: Celebration of Fossils and Archaeology

When:
September 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2017-09-09T10:00:00-04:00
2017-09-09T16:00:00-04:00
Where:
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
USA
Cost:
$2.00

This day-long festival offers many hands-on activities and learning opportunities for adults and children exploring the past – from geological and archaeological perspectives. Co-sponsored by IMI, Inc. and the Mineral and Fossil Interest Club it features…

Hands-on Archaeology!
Mock dig for artifacts
Learn how to use stone tools
Arts & crafts for kids
Artifact identification (bring your unknowns)
and more!

Dig Geology!
Fresh fossil collecting piles courtesy IMI, Inc.
Guided hikes on fossil beds
Roving naturalists on fossil beds
Rock and fossil identification (bring your unknowns)
Build an egg carton geological collection and a mineral collection
Arts & crafts with fossils, colored stones and beads for children, make a fossil, and more!

Burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks served by Boy Scout Troop 1 in picnic area.

Special for Educators!
Hourly drawings to win 50 and 75 piece geology collections from 11 AM to 4 PM. Must be present to win.
** Doesn’t include Interpretive Center admission

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