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Hagerman Fossil Beds National MonumentView of the Snake River from the Monument
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
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Students enjoy an educational program at the Fossil Beds.
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Children practice paleontological methods while visiting the Fossil Beds.

Hagerman Fossil Beds offers a variety of fun and exciting educational opportunities for school and youth groups.  Our programs are designed to meet Idaho Achievement Standards in Idaho science and history. 

Classroom Programs:

Invite a Park Ranger to visit your classroom for a hands-on, interactive educational program.  Each prepared program can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your group.

Park Field Trips:

Come to Hagerman Fossil Beds for a hands-on exploration of the fossil beds.  Park Rangers can present formal programs, lead a guided walk, or help you plan a special program.

Educational school programs are offered throughout the school year. Reservations are required.  
View of current wetlands  

Did You Know?
The Monument’s fossil record includes plants and animals that lived in the Hagerman area about 3.5 million years ago in a wet and mostly forested floodplain.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST