The Age of Mammals Comes Alive! 

Containing nearly 50 million years the fossil record during the Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a great place to study fossils, geology, evolution, and ecology. Learning and adventure await your students while you journey through ancient Oregon!

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  Learn about fossils!

  Curriculum Materials

  Utilize these lesson plans to learn about fossils.

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  Bring your class to the park

  Field Trips

  Take your class to John Day Fossil Beds and learn how paleontologist collect and protect fossils.

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  Additional Educational Resources

  Find out more about fossils

  Find out about more about fossils in the National Park Services