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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Rock and Fossil Road Trip

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Date: July 5, 2009
Contact: Sally Maertens, 719-748-3253, ext 109
Contact: Heidi Bailey, 719-748-3253, ext 109

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.

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Photo of a wildflower in bloom

Did You Know?
The name Florissant comes from a French word meaning "blooming" or "flowering." Florissant, Colorado was settled in 1870 and named after the town of Florissant, Missouri. The name still holds true as there are both modern and fossil flowers found in the area today.

Last Updated: July 15, 2009 at 10:54 MST