Earn a Hagerman Fossil Junior Ranger award

Earn a Junior Ranger award while at Hagerman Fossil Beds. Not only do we have materials for a Hagerman specific program but we often have several others. The National Paleontology Junior Ranger book is one of the other popular ones. We may have Night Sky, Sound Explorer, and Angler materials, you are welcome to ask. We like new things as well so ask about your options, they change.

Details

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

For the Junior Ranger learning about Hagerman a trip into the fossil beds is a must. Please claim a workbook at the visitor center in the City of Hagerman before going to the grounds. The visitor center is NOT located on the park grounds, it is on US Route 30.

Age(s)

Available for all ages, but the program is primarily intended for children ages 6 to 12.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Visitor Center

There are no fossils on display in the field. See them instead at the park visitor center. Pick up your Junior Ranger materials there, too. See if there are hands-on activities scheduled. There is no dig site or quarry to tour. There is no place to gather fossils. Fossils are protected by law, please leave them.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

The visitor center is open everyday in the Summer. Hours become more limited in the off season.

Time of Day

Day

Please either request materials in advance or plan to stop at the park visitor center in the City of Hagerman. The Visitor Center is open 9am to 5pm on scheduled days.