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Dinosaur Park was dedicated with a about a hundred people in attendance on October 26, 2009. Search Dinosaur Park Laurel, Maryland for articles and videos.
Dates for Dinosaur Camp 2010 are the weeks of 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 for Spring Break and 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30 for Summer. These dates are suggested, other weeks are possible or weeks with insufficient sign-ups will be dropped.
Dinosaur Park will begin programs at the park 13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd. Laurel, Maryland starting November 7, 2009. Open houses first and thrid Saturdays of the month 12-4pm. School and group programs by appointment. Schedule may be expanded if demand increases. Call 301- 627-7755 for details.
There is a likelihood that there may be a Maryland fossil exhibit in the Dinosaur Hall at National History in early 2010 which will include dinosaur fossils.
Some, perhaps many, thought this day would never come, however, it has arrived. MNCPPC has announced that Dinosaur Park (hereafter known as Dinosaur Park) will be dedicated Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3PM.. The dedication is open to the public. The location of Dinosaur Park is Mid Atlantic Blvd. in Laurel, Maryland. Mid Atlantic Blvd. is a short street 1/2 mile east of US Rte 1 off Contee Road. Although the dedication is a formal recognition, programs will be infrequent at first and by arrangement.
Dr. Thomas Holtz will give the monthly talk at PSW on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7PM at Smithsonian Natural History building. Meet before 7PM at Constitution Avenue entrance. His subject: Carnivorous dinosaurs.
Dr. Peter Kranz will give a talk on dinosaurs of DC at the October meeting of the DC Science Teachers Association.
"Walking with Dinosaurs", will be at the Verizon Center September 16-20, 2009.
Discovery Channel expects to air "Prehistoric Washington, DC" in early 2010.
Students from Key ES (DCPS) attended Dinosaur Camp the week of August 17, 2009. DCPS ran a dinosaur dig at Ferebee-Hope ES in August 2009. DCPS is planning further programs this coming school year.
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission will be working out the final details this month on how they with the Smithsonian will work together to curate the fossils found at the Dinosaur Park.
Dinosaur Camp has at least two more sessions this summer the weeks of August 17th and 24th.
The article on dinosaur tracks in Frederick County, Maryland which was to appear in Frederick Magazine this month did not. Perhaps it will be in the September issue.
Check the Dinosaur Fund web site in a few days as there may be an update sent out. DC Public Schools is supposed to be planning six programs in August with Dr. Kranz which may be open to public participation.
James Reger, long time supporter of the Dinosaur Fund is retiring from the Maryland Geological Survey. Best of luck, Jim.
Walking with Dinosaurs Dnimatronic Dinosaurs will return to the Verizon Center September 16-20, 2009.
A sign about the plant life will be added to the interpretive signs at the Dinosaur Park. The formal park opening is tentatively set for Fall 2009.
The Indian Head Hwy site has once again been overspread with straw mulch. The Gallahan Road site is somewhat more exposed due to new construction.
There are several July and August camp spaces still available. The week of July 13 will be added if we get sufficient sign ups.
The Frederick Magazine will be interviewing Dr. Kranz for an article on Maryland dinosaurs.
A new series began on Discovery Channel called "Prehistoric...". The first was "Prehistoric New York" which premiered June 28, 2009.
Other will follow including, "Prehistoric Washington, DC" for which many local paleontologists have been interviewed.
June beings the Summer season. There are many dates available in June, July and August. Check web site www.dinosaurfund.org for some suggested weeks for DInosaur Camp.
Father Charles Hall Catholic School has completed a successful week of dinosaur studies in May with Dr. Kranz. Congressional School will do a dinosaur dig with Dr. Kranz in June and again over the summer.
Maryland Science Center is hosting a special exhibit of Dinosaurs from China. See their web site www.marylandsciencecenter.org
Fountain Rock Nature Center sponsored a dinosaur dig in early May. Nothing special was found but future digs will be held this Summer.
We already have a number of registrations for Summer Dinosaur Camps even some from distant states. Space is, however, still available for most camps.
Dinosaur Park site clearing is likely this month. An agreement with the Smithsonian may be concluded this month or next.
Several elementary schools are planning field trips with Dr. Kranz this month and next.
Ward 8 DC Summer Camp Expo will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10AM -2PM at M.C. Terrell ES, 3301 Wheeler Road SE, Washington, DC 20032. Dr. Kranz will attend.
Meet in the Constitution Avenue lobby at---5:00 p.m.---if you wish to join us for dinner, at the "Elephant and Castle," NW corner of 12th & Penna. Ave., NW. Non-Smithsonian visitors will be escorted to the Cooper Room at 6:30 and 6:55 p.m.
Remaining Date for 2008-2009 Season: May 20The last Spring Break Dinosaur Camp will be the weekend of April 6th.
Dr. Kranz will present his program at 4PM on April 19th at the Chesapeake Children's Museum.
Final drafts pf sogm texts have been completed. There will be four signs - Mining, Astrodon, Maryland Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Alley. The dedication ceremonies are likely this year, possibly this summer.
Spring Break Dinosaur Camp has four scheduled sessions the weeks of 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13. Space is still available in all weeks.
Dr. Kranz will present a dinosaur program at 4PM at the Chesapeake Children's Museum on April 19th. Call 410-990-1993 for details.
The British School of Washington will take several field trips with Dr. Kranz in March as part of a class study of dinosaurs.
Three additional suggested weeks have been added to Dinosaur Camp 2009. The weeks of 3/30, 4/13, 8/31.
The 150 Anniversary Celebration of the Discovery of Astrodon was a great success. Hundreds attended and enjoyed the festivities.
The annual Arlington Camp Fair will be held February 20, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street South. Come meet Dr. Kranz and touch a real dinosaur fossil.
Chesapeake Children's Museum will have a dedication ceremony for two permanent dinosaur sculptures on the grounds in Annapolis on April 19, 2009. Dr. Kranz will give a presentation program. For more information contact www.theccm.org or (410) 990-1993.
This is the two hundredth year since Darwin's birth and the 150th year since the publication of the ORIGIN OF SPECIES. There are lots of events including a birthday party at the Maryland Science Center on February 14, 2009 and a lecture at the Library of Congress on February 18, 2009.
The fence around the park site is complete and the signs are in process.
Two additional dates have been added for Spring Break Camp. With the added dates, the list of weeks is the weeks of 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, and 4/13.
Active construction work is ongoing at the Livingston Road Site despite it being winter.
150th Anniversary Program for the discovery of the Astrodon is from 10AM-2PM at Montpelier Mansion (MD 197 & Muirkirk Rd) on January 10, 2009. Admission is free and open to the public.
Capitalsaurus Day 2009 will be January 28, 2009 (as usual). However, we will combine the activities with the January 10, 2009 150th Anniversary for Astrodon. The is the 111th year since the discovery of Capitalsaurus.
Recently discovered (by me)! One can find online "On Your MARC" December 2007 and Snail's Tales December 2007. Both have stories about the Dinosaur Park and discoveries at Muirkirk. There is also a really cool photo of a dinosaur devouring the train station.