Field Trip: A Journey Through CU Collections *SOLD OUT

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This full-day experience offers rare access to fossil collections typically kept out of public view, including significant track collections from renowned ichnologist Dr. Martin Lockley, a key figure in the founding and preservation of Dinosaur Ridge. 
 Spend half the day in private collections alongside paleontologist Dr. Karen Chin, exploring cabinets, archives, and research spaces not open to the public. Then, enjoy time in the museum’s public exhibits, showcasing over a century of scientific discovery since its founding in 1902. 
 Go beyond the exhibits and discover what’s hidden behind the scenes! This is a rare opportunity to experience paleontology up close. 
 Trip is limited to 20 participants. 
DATE/TIMEAugust 15th, 8:30am – 4:30pm 
Meet at:Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center16931 W. Alameda ParkwayMorrison, CO 80465
STUDY LEADERSDr. Karen Chin – Dr. Chin received her PhD from the University of California Santa Barbara.  She is a renowned paleoecologist and a Professor and Curator of Paleontology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on coprolites (fossilized dinosaur dung). Dr. Chin combines biology, geology, and chemistry to extract biological information from fossils.Alyce Olson (Allosaurus Alyce) has been with Dinosaur Ridge for 7 years, and is the lead tour guide for the organization. She is a self-proclaimed science nerd, loves to learn and explore, and very much enjoys sharing that with others.  Alyce is thrilled to be a part of Dinosaur Ridge’s “Wild Wanderer” field trips, and will serve as the logistics coordinator, bus driver, and official cat herder for this experience.
COSTCost: $110 for non-members, $90 for members
Includes: – Transportation in a 15-passenger bus– Museum/program costs– Lunch
LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONWe will meet at the Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center at 8:30am to board one of our 15-passenger buses to Boulder.  After the program, we should arrive back at Dinosaur Ridge around 4:30pm.
PHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITYThis field trip features a gentle pace with minimal walking, as all galleries and collection areas are ADA-accessible via ramps and elevators. Ample seating is available throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable experience for visitors of all mobility levels.
Bring– Refillable water bottle or pouch, if desired.