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
Last updated: April 9, 2020