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News Release Date: November 27, 2018
Contact:
Jeff Wolin, (719) 748-3253 ext. 202
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During December, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Monument is closed on Christmas Day, December 25th.
Friday, December 7, Night Sky Program, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet at the visitor center. No equipment is needed.
Saturday, December 8, Art in the Park, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Everyone is an artist! Drop in and join volunteer artists and other visitors to sketch and/or watercolor paint scenes of Florissant Fossil Beds. Ask at the visitor center desk for location. Limited art supplies and seating available. Interested artists may also bring their own supplies.
Saturday, December 15th, Winter Track Detectives! 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Join an interpretive park ranger for a guided hike (up to 2 miles) to discover the clues left behind by the Monument’s wildlife. As a track detective, you might encounter tracks, scat, feathers, rubs, burrows, and much more left behind by birds, coyotes, elk, and badgers or perhaps even see some of the wildlife in person. Dress in layers and be ready to walk on uneven ground and possibly snow. Meet at the visitor center.
Last updated: November 27, 2018