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FGCGMS believes that field trips are most enjoyable and
effective when scheduled during the spring and fall months, as the country’s
temperatures tend to be more moderate during these seasons. For the upcoming 2024 season, FGCGMS is planning two field
trips, one at the end of summer and one at the beginning of fall. The first trip is planned to the Green River Formation in
Kemmerer, Wyoming. This formation represents sediments deposited in a series
of intermontane lakes located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Over time,
these lakes transitioned from freshwater environments to highly saline
conditions, including playas. The fossil-rich deposits in the Green River
Formation have earned it the nickname "Fossil Lake" due to the
large number of well-preserved specimens, including numerous species of fish. Plant, Birds, are all well persevered in
the Green River. The list is extensive. There are several localities that can be visited,
but American fossil gives you the opportunity of a lifetime. They have the
only quarry in the world where you have the opportunity to keep every fossil
you find. They have recently acquired the South Dempsey Quarry, in the Green
River Formation and want to make it the most exciting destination in the
world for families and everyone who loves fossils or the outdoors.
Additionally the American Fossil site claims some the most extensive fossil
finds in the area. Their quarry is open May 30-September 30th. Visit
here for more information: Green River Formation – Wyoming (Fish Fossils,
etc) http://www.fishdig.com/about.html or YouTube
video of site - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeUKI0hYpg0 |
Green
River Formation Leaf Fossil
Green River Formation fish fossils |
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2024 PRICING* |
Children (Ages 6-14) Children under 6 Free with Paying Adult |
Fish fossil & Horseshoe crab find. |
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Private Dig Option for up to 10 people $750. Contact for more info, American Fossil supplies all of the
tools you need for your dig. Come join us. https://www.greenriverrocks.com/#fieldtrips. |
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Shrimp fossil |
Fish fossil |
Hammer and Chisel to breakup the layers Easy as that!! |
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