https://www.nps.gov/joda News releases from John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2025-06-02-joda-50th.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:43:00 EST The public is invited to participate in a series of special programs the weekend of June 20-21, 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2025-06-02-joda-50th.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/ancient-footprints-unearthed-at-john-day-fossil-beds-reveal-prehistoric-animal-behaviors.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:10:00 EST A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now central and eastern Oregon. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/ancient-footprints-unearthed-at-john-day-fossil-beds-reveal-prehistoric-animal-behaviors.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/fossil-grasshopper-nest-found-in-john-day-fossil-beds.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:49:00 EST Fossil grasshopper nest found at John Day Fossil Beds: 29-million-year-old fossils named for first superintendent of national monument. KIMBERLY, Oregon.– The first ever described fossil grasshopper eggs and egg pod on Earth has been found within the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. As reported in the journal, Parks Stewardship Forum, Jaemin Lee (University of California, Berkeley), Dr. Nicholas Famoso (John Day Fossil Beds National Monument), and Angela Lin (University of Oregon) used micro-CT scans to investigate the internal structure of over 50 fossilized insect eggs and an intact egg pod from the Sheep Rock Unit. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/fossil-grasshopper-nest-found-in-john-day-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/nvw-and-npw-earth-day-event.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:35:00 EST Celebrate National Volunteer Week and National Park Week at John Day Fossil Beds! We will be doing an Earth Day roadside cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/nvw-and-npw-earth-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2022-10-7-fossil-day.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:43:00 EST National Fossil Day event at John Day Fossil Beds N.M. on October 15th, 2022 https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2022-10-7-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2022-10-7-winter-hours.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:40:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument announces Winter Visitor Center hours. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2022-10-7-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/zipp-superintendent-announcement.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:59:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Roy Zipp to serve as the superintendent of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument starting November 22. Zipp currently serves as the superintendent at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in Washington. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/zipp-superintendent-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2020.htm Sat, 10 Oct 2020 05:02:00 EST Celebrate National Fossil Day on Saturday, October 10th, Join us virtually for a celebration of our national fossil heritage across the country. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/virtual-premier-of-new-park-film-and-webisodes.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:32:00 EST Join us on Facebook Live this week for a virtual viewing of the park films and webisodes. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/virtual-premier-of-new-park-film-and-webisodes.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/limited-reopening-of-the-visitor-center-on-weekends.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:24:00 EST Starting on Friday July 17, 2020 the Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., with an occupancy of up to ten visitors at a time inside the building. However, the fossil gallery, movie theater, and Junior Ranger room will not be open to the public at this time. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/limited-reopening-of-the-visitor-center-on-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/reopening-of-outdoor-spaces-at-john-day-fossil-beds.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 EST Beginning May 15, 2020, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will reopen outdoor access at all three units of the park. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/reopening-of-outdoor-spaces-at-john-day-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/mammals-recover-quickly.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:20:00 EST For the first time, the ways in which communities of mammals recover after volcanoes erupt have been quantified. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/mammals-recover-quickly.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-updated-responses-to-covid-19.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:15:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has updated its responses to COVID-19 and, in addition to the existing closure of the visitor center, all outdoor areas of the park are closed as of March 24, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-updated-responses-to-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:27:00 EST Kimberly, Oregon – John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/opportunity-to-join-youth-conservation-corps-2020.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:34:00 EST If you are a youth ages 15 to 18, apply to be a YCC team member today! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/opportunity-to-join-youth-conservation-corps-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/volunteers-needed-to-join-the-painted-hills-pals.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:26:00 EST We are recruiting summer volunteers to help keep Painted Hills amazing. Do you like to be outside? Do you want to help people while protecting your park? Join us on March 11th from 6 to 8 pm at Howard Hall, 1051 NW Madras Hwy, Prineville, Oregon, to learn how you can join the Painted Hills Pals volunteers! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/volunteers-needed-to-join-the-painted-hills-pals.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/open-house-for-artist-in-residence-reid-psaltis.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:49:00 EST Come to the Open House on September 15th from 2-4 to celebrate the latest exhibit created by Artist-in-Residence, Reid Psaltis. The event takes place at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center in the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/open-house-for-artist-in-residence-reid-psaltis.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/hot-spot-event-with-leave-no-trace-at-painted-hills.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2019 06:46:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds and the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Host Free Special Events, August 30th - 31st https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/hot-spot-event-with-leave-no-trace-at-painted-hills.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/new-carnivorous-ungulate-fossil-found.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:25:00 EST Within the Clarno Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the first known meat-eating hooved mammal from the Pacific Northwest has been found. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/new-carnivorous-ungulate-fossil-found.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/artist-in-residence-robin-jackson-donates-art-and-time.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:00:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument’s Artist-in-Residence Robin Jackson donated art to the park and taught pottery classes to the local students at Dayville School. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/artist-in-residence-robin-jackson-donates-art-and-time.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/recruiting-youth-conservation-corps-members-2019.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:32:00 EST If you are a youth ages 15 to 18, provided you do not reach your 19th birthday before August 9, 2019, apply for this amazing opportunity to work as a Youth Conservation Corp Member. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/recruiting-youth-conservation-corps-members-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/classical-music-concert-in-june.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:02:00 EST Outdoor classical music concert offered at the historic James Cant Ranch Kimberly, Oregon on June 28. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/classical-music-concert-in-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/mother-s-day-wildflower-hike-2019.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:04:00 EST Join a ranger on a hike on Mother's Day. By reservations only, please contact the park. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/mother-s-day-wildflower-hike-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/help-count-birds-this-holiday-season.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:11:00 EST Join local birders for the Antone Christmas Bird Count starting at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument on Monday, December 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will meet at 7:30AM the Cant Ranch House. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/help-count-birds-this-holiday-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/still-time-to-join-national-fossil-day.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:46:00 EST On October 27, from 10 am until 5 pm, visit the Thomas Condon Paleontology Visitor Center to celebrate our national fossil heritage. This annual celebration highlights the value of paleontology and the importance of fossil preservation. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/still-time-to-join-national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/winter-operations-2018-2019.htm Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:59:00 EST Winter operations at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument begins November 1, 2018 and ends on February 28, 2019. The Thomas Condon Paleontology Visitor Center, in the Sheep Rock Unit, will be open 10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/winter-operations-2018-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2018.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:16:00 EST Celebrate fossils on Oct. 27th at John Day Fossil Beds! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/hay-auction-and-fall-festival.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:51:00 EST On September 20, from noon - 3 pm, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will host it first annual Hay Auction and Fall Festival. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/hay-auction-and-fall-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-nm-2018-summer-operations.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 10:19:00 EST Visitor Services Expanded at John Day Fossil Beds for the summer. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-nm-2018-summer-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/open-house-june-9.htm Tue, 15 May 2018 04:37:00 EST On June 9th from noon until 3 pm, meet the new Superintendent, Patrick Gamman. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/open-house-june-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/ycc-2018.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:45:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will sponsor an 8-week long Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program this summer. Youths 15 to 18 are encouraged to apply, provided that they do not reach their 19th birthday before August 4, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/ycc-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2018 03:53:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is seeking public comment on the draft plan Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The plan is available for public comment and review through April 30th on parkplanning.nps.gov Your participation is important to our planning process! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/patrick-gamman-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2018 09:57:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Patrick Gamman to serve as the next superintendent of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. Gamman replaces Shelly Hall who retired last August. He is expected to report for duty in late Spring. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/patrick-gamman-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/wildflower-hikes-offered-on-mother-s-day.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:23:00 EST When spring arrives at Painted Hills, it means the hillsides will be blooming with wildflowers once again, including the picturesque yellow flowers Golden Bee Cleome and John Day Chaenactis. The flowers typically peak in mid-May, just in time for Mother’s Day and a wildflower hike! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/wildflower-hikes-offered-on-mother-s-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/superintendents-compendium-update-november-2017.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:23:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has released a revision to the Superintendent’s compendium. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/superintendents-compendium-update-november-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/winter-federal-holidays-closures-2017-2018.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:43:00 EST The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center is open daily, 10 am - 5 pm but is closed on: Nov. 10 and Nov. 23, 2017, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31, 2017, Jan. 1 and Jan. 15, 2018, and Feb. 19, 2018. All outdoor areas, trails, and overlooks will remain open. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/winter-federal-holidays-closures-2017-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/cant-ranch-open-house-and-volunteer-recruitment-event.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:45:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Recruiting Volunteers during Harvest Event at the Cant Ranch.Learn about the exciting volunteer positions with the National Park Service. This is a family friendly event which includes a tour of the ranch, carding and spinning wool demonstrations, and cider pressing with light refreshments. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/cant-ranch-open-house-and-volunteer-recruitment-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2017.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:34:00 EST Kids of all ages, come to John Day Fossil Beds and celebrate National Fossil Day! On that day, go on a ranger-guided hike in Blue Basin at 11 am, use microscopes, and participate in a practice prep lab by excavating fossils. The park paleontologist will be available to identify rocks and fossils (remember no collecting in the monument) and will give a talk at 1 pm. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/celebrate-national-fossil-day-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/star-program-and-hours-of-operation-change.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:22:00 EST September is Saturn's month to shine! Attend the star program on September 16, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center. Beginning Sept. 18, 2017, the Center will be open daily 10 am - 5 pm. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/star-program-and-hours-of-operation-change.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/thousands-flock-to-view-the-solar-eclipse.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:17:00 EST Visitation drastically increased as many people arrived to view the solar eclipse at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/thousands-flock-to-view-the-solar-eclipse.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/visitor-services-expanded-for-summer-2017.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 07:05:00 EST Enjoy ranger walks and talks this summer at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/visitor-services-expanded-for-summer-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/tourism-to-john-day-fossil-beds-nm-creates-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:12:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 210,111 visitors to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in 2016 spent $9,995,400 in communities near the park. That spending supported 153 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $11,801,900. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/tourism-to-john-day-fossil-beds-nm-creates-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/wildflower-photography-hike-offered-on-may-13th.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:02:00 EST Register today for the guided wildflower photography hike on May 13th from 8 am – 10 am. Space is limited. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/wildflower-photography-hike-offered-on-may-13th.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-recruiting-a-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:10:00 EST Calling all Teachers! Apply today to become a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher this summer at John Day Fossil Beds! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-recruiting-a-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-recruiting-ycc-for-2017.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:02:00 EST Attention Youth ages 15 - 18, apply to be a member of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument 8-week long Youth Conservation Corps! You may pick up an application from Grant Union High School office, Dayville School office, Monument School office, Grant County Library, National Park Service at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 32651 Hwy 19, 8 miles northwest of Dayville on Hwy. 19 headed towards Kimberly. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-recruiting-ycc-for-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-revises-superintendents-compendium.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:36:00 EST The John Day Fossil Beds Superintendent’s compendium is available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/joda/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-revises-superintendents-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-celebrates-nps-centennial-accomplishments.htm Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:31:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative! https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-celebrates-nps-centennial-accomplishments.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2015economicbenefits.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:23:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 141 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2015economicbenefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2016ycc.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:33:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will sponsor an 8-week long Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program this summer. Youths 15 to 18 are encouraged to apply, provided that they do not reach their 19th birthday before August 5, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/2016ycc.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/clarnostationea.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:18:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument released an environmental assessment (EA) for a proposed ranger station/office in the Clarno Unit of the monument. Public comments will be accepted until April 10, 2016 https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/clarnostationea.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/road-construction-planned-at-john-day-fossil-beds.htm Thu, 28 May 2015 07:55:00 EST The Federal Highways Administration and their contractors will be working on paved parking lots and paved roads at the Sheep Rock and Clarno Units of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. This will not affect any US or Oregon Highways that pass through the monument. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/road-construction-planned-at-john-day-fossil-beds.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/ten-new-prehistoric-rodent-species-discovered-in-john-day-basin.htm Tue, 26 May 2015 06:27:00 EST As reported in the current issue of the Annals of Carnegie Museum, Dr. Joshua Samuels (John Day Fossil Beds National Monument) and Dr. William Korth (Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Rochester Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology) examined newly discovered and previously undocumented fossil specimens from the John Day Formation. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/ten-new-prehistoric-rodent-species-discovered-in-john-day-basin.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-recruiting-youth-conservation-corps-members-for-2015.htm Fri, 15 May 2015 08:01:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will sponsor an 8-week long Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program this summer. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-recruiting-youth-conservation-corps-members-for-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/art-and-photo-contest-deadline-for-entries-approaching-fast.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:20:00 EST The John Day Fossil Beds Anniversary art and photo contest began January 5th. Entries will be accepted through May 1st. Entries will be judged in early May and winners notified by phone. Cash prizes will be awarded by Discover Your Northwest. The grand prize winner will receive $500. One honorable mention from each category will also receive a $100 prize. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/art-and-photo-contest-deadline-for-entries-approaching-fast.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-announces-art-and-photo-contest.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 11:15:00 EST The John Day Fossil Beds Anniversary art and photo contest begins January 5th. Entries will be accepted through May 1st. Participants may enter up to 3 images total, one per category. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-announces-art-and-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-state-of-the-park-report.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:16:00 EST State of the Park Report released for John Day Fossil Beds National Monument https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/john-day-fossil-beds-national-monument-state-of-the-park-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/sequestrationeffects.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument was required by “sequestration” to reduce its annual budget by five percent. For John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, this amounts to a reduction of approximately $80,000 from a budget of $1,600,000. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/sequestrationeffects.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/economicbenefitsofjoda.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:27:00 EST Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/economicbenefitsofjoda.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/earliest-beaver.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST A new fossil find represents the earliest record of living beavers (Castor) in North America. A pair of teeth was found on Bureau of Land Management land near Dayville, Oregon, a discovery that is a result of an ongoing partnership between the BLM and the National Park Service allowing for the cooperative management and protection of eastern Oregon’s paleontological resources. These teeth come from the Rattlesnake Formation and are between 7 and 7.3 million years old. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/earliest-beaver.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/painted-hills-green-house.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST A Polaris EV LSV, on loan to the park for a year, is the latest addition to a green energy revolution taking place in a remote site at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/painted-hills-green-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/webcam-debut.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:46:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has installed two new webcams to provide a virtual glimpse into the beauty and wonder of the park. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/webcam-debut.htm https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/bighorn-sheep-reintroduced.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:09:00 EST John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has released 10 bighorn sheep into the park. https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/bighorn-sheep-reintroduced.htm