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News Release Date: January 24, 2011 Discover the winter landscape at Florissant Fossil Beds on Saturday, February 5th at 1:00 pm with volunteer naturalist Allan Studer. He will be leading a 1 – 2 mile nature hike starting from the visitor center. Following the hike, sip on hot chocolate while a program on bears and mountain lions is presented. Saturdays with a Scientist is back with Dr. Bob Carnein. This is a good opportunity to bring in your mystery rocks or fossils for identification. The program will run from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm on most Saturdays. The Fossil Beds will be offering other programs throughout February and the winter. Did you know that Children 15 and under are always free? Adults are only $3. Ask about the Florissant Fossil Beds annual pass or any of the other federal passes available at Florissant Fossil Beds. Please call (719) 748- 3253 for further information and weather updates. Follow us on Twitter at @FlorissantNPS and on Facebook or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/flfo |
Last updated: February 24, 2015