What lies buried just under the surface?

Duration

8 Hours

About

In our Palaeontologist for a Day program, you will join a real palaeontological excavation this summer. Go shoulder-to-shoulder with researchers and field crews as we explore the Pipestone Creek bonebed for dinosaurs and help uncover answers to what was really happening right here millions of years ago!

As one of the densest fossil sites in the world, Pipestone Creek is a treasure trove of prehistoric information, but there is still much we don’t know. Each new fossil uncovered provides another piece of the puzzle, and enhances our understanding of the enigmatic animals that once made their homes here.

As a part of the excavation team, you will start your day with a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum. Following the tour, you will get your very own museum tote bag, along with water bottle, lunch, and real fossil hunting tools. From there you will follow our team to Pipestone Creek Park in your vehicle, take a short hike to the bonebed, then set about excavating fossils with the assistance of our Paleontologists. There will also be time to take a break, breathe in the serene landscape, and enjoy a lunch hand-packed by our catering team.

Book today for your fossil dig experience or to gift a fossil dig experience to others!

Participants must be at least 12 years of age, and those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Includes free admission to the museum on the day of the booking.

Program Schedule:

• 8:30 am: Behind-the-scenes tour of paleontology lab. Museum tote and water bottle provided.
• 9:00 am: Participants will follow the Paleontologist for a Day supervisor to Pipestone Creek Park in their own vehicles. Short hike to the bonebed.
• 9:30 am: Tour to the Bonebed and begin digging for fossils.
• 12:00 pm: Packed Lunch will be provided at the bonebed.
• 4:30-5:00 pm: Pack up for the day. Leave from Pipestone Creek Park.

Notes

• As the Paleontologist for a Day program is an outdoor physical activity, participants must bring their own weather-appropriate attire, including sunscreen.
• Paleontologist for a Day programs will proceed rain or shine. Cancellations will only occur in the event of extreme or dangerous weather conditions.