November 10, 2009
Hornbek Holiday Open House
Celebrate the holiday season by visiting an 1878 homestead at Florissant Fossil Beds
November 01, 2009
Veterans Day 2009
Veterans and active military and their families can enjoy a fee free day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
October 13, 2009
Saturdays with a Scientist at Florissant Fossil Beds
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument protects one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. In addition to preserving fossils, the national park service also continues to search for fossils and conducts research. Have you ever wondered how scientists find fossils? How do they know where to look? What do they do when they find a fossil? You can find the answers to these questions by coming to Saturdays with a Scientist which is a program that takes place at the Florissant Fossil Beds from 1 – 3 PM on most Saturdays. Call (719) 748-3253 for details. Join Bob Carnein, geologist, professor, and National Park Service Volunteer as he looks for fossils in his lab in the visitor center at Florissant Fossil Beds. This is also a good opportunity to bring in your rocks and fossils to get them identified.
October 06, 2009
Florissant Fossil Beds Webcam Now Live
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument’s webcam is now available for viewing. Images from the
webcam can be viewed at www.nps.gov/flfo/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm. The webcam will take
a snapshot every 60 seconds, and is viewable 24 hours a day.
July 22, 2009
Successful Saturday Wildflower Walks Continue
Saturday ranger- led wildflower walks continue this weekend at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The walks will continue each Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. until the wildflower bloom ends. The walks depart from the Monument visitor center. Names, fun facts, and other facets of the variety of flowers that are currently in bloom will be discussed.
July 22, 2009
Junior Ranger Day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
The word Florissant comes from a French word that means, “flowering, blooming, or flourishing.”
Florissant Fossil Beds lives up to this name by flourishing with flowers and fossils. Come join the
rangers for a fun-filled, family outing on Junior Ranger Day, Saturday, August 1, 2009.
July 05, 2009
Rock and Fossil Road Trip
We apologize for the inconvenience, but this seminar has been cancelled. If you have any questions about this, please call the Monument at (719) 748 - 3253 and leave a message at ext. 109 and one of our seminar specialists will return your call promptly.
July 05, 2009
The Flora of Florissant
Join us for an exploration of the beautiful montane ecosystems of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Discover the flowers and other plant families that make this high altitude valley their home. July 14 from 9am – 5pm. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253.
July 01, 2009
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Mountain flowers, meadow flowers, forest flowers, cactus flowers, even “weed” flowers. Florissant, which is French for blooming and flourishing, has them all and more. Beginning July 18th, join a ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument on any Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. through the summer, for a guided walk to see and hear about some of our many flowers. Learn names and some fun facts about the many varieties that bloom throughout the summer. These relaxing and easy walks on the trails of the Monument should vary each week as different flowers come into season. There is no fee for the walks beyond the usual entrance fees for the Monument. Reservations are not needed to join the flower walks.
July 01, 2009
Adventures with Owls
Join us for a nocturnal adventure into the territory of the flammulated owl to learn about the habitat requirements for this sensitive species. July 10 from 5pm – 2am at Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253.
June 02, 2009
Secrets of a Sustainable Life
Learn to live a more sustainable life by discovering how to calculate your carbon footprint and grow your own vegetables. Thursday, July 9 from 9am – 5pm at the Woodland Park Harvest
Center. Sponsored by the Friends of Florissant. Fee is $50. Teacher credit available. Registration required. Call 719-748-3253.
