Dinosaur Fund Programs
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What is the Dinosaur Fund? How can I help? Would you like to be able to drive or take public transportation to a dinosaur dig in less than an hour? Would you or your children like to work with real scientists doing real science? |
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Choose your Programs!All programs are adjusted appropriate from preschoolers to adults where required. |
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At the Dinosaur Dig you will dig, wash and sort fossil-bearing clay for Dinosaur bones and other fossils. |
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Construct a life size dinosaur skeleton under the supervision of a paleontologist. |
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This program includes a site visit by Dinosaur paleontologist Dr. Peter Kranz, a noted authority on the dinosaurs of the National Capital Region, and an audiovisual presentation on dinosaurs with an emphasis on local dinosaurs and their history. Dr Kranz will bring Dinosaur and other fossils with him. Hands on component optional where appropriate.
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Groups set specific dates and times to take fossil collecting trips with Dr. Kranz. Bring plastic bags (grocery and smaller sandwich) for your discoveries. Wear old clothes and shoes that can get muddy and wet. Pictures and a brief overview of a past field trip is now available. |
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Natural History of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. has a rich natural history. We will visit various parks, museums and natural sites in order to uncover this history. Emphasis will be on one aspect of Natural History for each trip. With the integrated view an the ultimate goal. Lots of hands-on and outdoor activities.
Washington, D.C., Why things Are
The focus of this program is on how the geography, geology and climate of Washington, D.C. control how we live today. We will visit sites which illustrate the specific effects of these environmental factors. We will also view the successes and failures which have occurred as people have attempted to alter them.
Did you know that you could find evidence of glaciers, volcanoes and earthquakes in Washington, D.C. You can! Join Dr. Kranz on a walk through Rock Creek Park. You will see all the basic types of rocks and geological processes.
Try the Family Dinosaur Camp this summer. Here's your chance to find a dinosaur yourself. At camp you and your family and friends will meet a real paleontologist, learn how to hunt for dinosaurs, and take home real fossils you've found yourself.
Family Dinosaur Camp will be held over Summer 2023 the weeks beginning 6/17, 7/15, 7/2, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26. The camp meets for a week, five days Monday through Friday. A responsible adult must accompany children. You must have your own transportation or arrange to share a ride with other participants. The program is suitable for all ages, young children through adult. Special arrangements can be made for persons with special physical needs in most cases.
During the camp we will visit a zoo, bone halls, and dinosaur exhibits. Participants will also hunt for and dig for dinosaurs. You will learn how paleontologists have discovered the facts about dinosaurs.
All camps are day camps - Monday to Friday for one week sessions. For more information about the camps contact the Dinosaur Fund at (202) 547-3326 or dinosaurfund@juno.com. There will be discounts for adults accompanying children and larger family groups. Arrangements are possible for missed or missing individual days.
Contact the Dinosaur Fund at (202) 547-3326 or email Dinosaurfund@juno.com for further information and registration.
Official Subscriber to Dinosaur Fund
Contributors receive a certificate with a map of the planned local "Dinosaur Park" and a picture of the State Dinosaur of Maryland signed by Dr Kranz indicating that the subscriber is an official contributor to the Dinosaur Fund.
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To participate in the Dinosaur Project, a truck load of Dinosaur bearing clay is brought to your school or chosen location. The group or school screens the clay for the Dinosaur bones. Important discoveries go to museums. All others are retained by the group or school. Minimum time required: 4 hours for a visit to an existing site or 1 year for site development at your school or location. |
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Dr. Kranz will give your group a unique perspective and special insights as you tour the museum and observe famous dinosaur with him. Includes interactive and hands-on activity. |
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Paleontologists can't do it alone. You can help by doing any of the activities described here, or by volunteering for any of the programs. Sales of tee shirts and books will support continuing field research. Telephone U.S.A. (202) 547-3326. |
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