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Petrified Forest National Parkherd of pronghorn, Photo by Marge Post/NPS
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Petrified Forest National Park
Science and Education Center Lecture Series
 
Geologist in the Field

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Geologist Dr. Jeff Martz in the Field

The Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center was established to bring park visitors and researchers together to foster understanding and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources of the park and the Colorado Plateau. Lectures are held the first Wednesday of each month on a variety of topics including geology, paleontology, archaeology, and biology.

Due to construction on part of the historic Painted Desert Complex, the Lecture Series will start again in spring 2010.

For more information call (928) 524-6228 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time; or write to the Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park, P. O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028; or e-mail the park Superintendent.
fossil clam shells
Fossils
The Late Triassic paleo-ecosystem is well-represented by fossils found in the park.
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colorful petrified wood
Petrified Wood
Formation of a colorful fossil.
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prong toothed shark
Triassic Period
200 million years ago this place was a lot different!
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Brochures
Publications you can print about many park resources.
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Did You Know?
In additon to the world class fossil record at Petrified Forest National Park, archeological resources are so abundant and so significant that they could stand alone within their own park!

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Last Updated: November 10, 2009 at 11:23 EST