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
