Fall 2009

Nature Walk

Sep. 5, at 10:00 am, and Oct. 24, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a 90 minute walk and talk on the natural features and flora and fauna of the national monument.Tours begin at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, located in the Sheep Rock Unit.

Blue Basin Hike

Sep. 6 at 10:00 am, and Sep. 19 and Oct. 3, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a two-hour, one-mile walk into the colorful Blue Basin. Hikes begin at the Blue Basin trailhead in the Sheep Rock Unit. The hike and talk feature the geology and fossils of the basin.

Cant Ranch Walk  

Sep. 6 and Oct. 4, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a one hour program at the historic James Cant Ranch, located in the Sheep Rock Unit. The walk and talk will feature the ranch history and begins on the ranch house front porch.

Sheep Rock Unit Auto Tour

Oct. 10, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a two-hour road trip into the fossil beds to discuss the geologic landscape. Your vehicle should have good tires for the gravel roads. Tours begin at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, located in the Sheep Rock Unit. 

Painted Hills Auto Tour 

Sep. 12, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a two-hour road trip through the Painted Hills area to discuss the cultural and geologic landscape. Your vehicle should have good tires for the gravel roads. Tours begin at the Painted Hills Unit picnic area. 

Goose Rock Backcountry Hike 

Sep. 20 and Oct. 11, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger for a three-hour hike to explore nature in the scenic backcountry around Goose Rock. Water, sun hat, camera, and sturdy footwear are recommended. Participants should meet at the Sheep Rock Unit,Thomas Condon Paleontology Center.

Stargazing Program 

September 6 at 8:00 pm join a ranger at the Painted Hills Unit of the monument for a two hour exploration of the starry night sky using a large telescope. You should dress warmly for the outdoors. 

November 7 program begins at 5:00 pm, at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, in the Sheep Rock Unit. 

Fossil Replica Workshop

Oct. 17, at 2:00 pm, join a ranger at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center to learn about, and make, fossil replicas including one you get to keep! Designed for students fourteen years old and above, younger students should be accompanied by an adult; limited to the first 10 people. Please call 541-987-2333 to make a reservation for this three-hour program.

Horse Fossil Workshop 

Sep. 5 and Oct. 31, at 2:00 pm, come to the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center for a hands-on workshop studying fossils from the surprising horse family tree. Designed for ages 14 and above, please call 541-987-2333 to make a reservation for this three-hour program; limited to 20 people.

Simulated Fossil “Dig” Site Workshop

Sep. 27, at 2:00 pm, come to the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center to participate, hands on, at a simulated fossil location to learn how scientists properly remove fossils from the field. Designed for ages 10 and above, please call 541-987-2333 to make a reservation for this two-hour program; limited to 20 people.

Program dates and times may change so please check with the park for the most up to date information. 541-987-2333