What is the Dinosaur Fund?
The Dinosaur Fund is a not for profit program to help raise monies for dinosaur research in the national capital region

How can I help? 
You can help by participating in one of our programs or making a direct contribution to the fund. Money raised goes to support the fund and its activities. 

 Site-of-your Choice

Official Subscriber

Dinosaur Dig

Dinosaur Project

Fossil Field Trip

Smithsonian Trip

Dinosaur Park

General Support

Choose your Programs! 

All programs are adjusted appropriate from preschoolers to adults where required.
All arrangements are made by contacting: 
The Dinosaur Fund 
Dr. Peter Kranz
300 50th St. SE #103
Washington, D.C. 20019
FAX: (202) 543-1165
Email: dinosaurfund@juno,com 

Site-of-Your-Choice Program 

This program includes a site visit by Dinosaur paleontologist Dr. Peter Kranz, a noted authority. 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. 

Official Subscriber to Dinosaur Fund 

Contributors receive a certificate with a map of the planned local "Dinosaur Park" and a picture of the proposed state Dinosaur signed by Dr Kranz indicating that the subscriber is an official contributor to the Dinosaur Fund.

Dinosaur Dig 

At the Dinosaur Dig you will dig, wash and sort fossil-bearing clay for Dinosaur bones and other fossils.
All important finds go to the Smithsonian Institution.
Finders are listed as official collectors in the Smithsonian records.

Dinosaur Project

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 the Smithsonian Institution. 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.
Note: The site visit listed above is the same as Dinosaur Digs.

Fossil Field Trips

Groups set specific dates and times to take fossil collecting trips with Dr. Kranz.
Most fossils which you collect will be yours to keep.
We suggest you donate scientifically important specimens to the Smithsonian.

Bring plastic bags (grocery and smaller sanwhich) for your discoveries. Wear old clothes and shoes that can get muddy and wet.

Guided Trips to the Smithsonian Dinosaur Hall

Dr. Kranz will give your group a unique perspective and special insights as you tour the famous Smithsonian Dinosaur Hall with him. Includes interactive and hands-on activity.

The Dinosaur Park

In December 1995, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission acquired 22 acres near Blue Ponds Park, Muirkirk, Prince George's County, Maryland , for a Dinosaur Park. This park will be a permanent site (perhaps the first in the world) for participatory Dinosaur digs, open to the public.
You can help support Dr. Kranz and other local scientists in developing the Dinosaur Park
.

Suggested Donation: As much time, money and energy as you can spare

General Support for Research

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.
Dr Kranz welcomes contributions of time, energy, or funds that will contribute to the advancement of research.
Most of all, you can help by learning about paleontology and looking for new fossils and fossil localities. For more information about the Dinosaur Fund,
please contact Dr. Peter Kranz

Telephone U.S.A. (202) 547-3326.