Press Release
Register now for Fla. Museum annual Thomas Farm fossil dig
For Immediate Release Jan. 29, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Christine Eschenfelder
PHOTOS AVAILABLE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History is accepting registrations for its 16th annual fossil dig at the Thomas Farm in Gilchrist County, to be held April 10-15. Ornithology curator David Steadman and other Florida Museum scientists will lead participants in excavating 18-million-year-old fossils of many species, including alligators, tortoises, horses, birds, bats and lizards.
Registration for the event, "Hummingbird Challenge III," includes evening lectures by fossil experts, guided morning nature walks and all meals.
"Thomas Farm is a beautiful setting and is considered one of North America's premier fossil sites," said group leader Steadman. "This is a great trip for both novice and expert fossil hunters and this year we will continue our quest to find hummingbird fossils at the site."
Registration deadline is March 30 and space is limited. Cost is $210 per person for two nights; additional nights are $60 per person.
For more information or to register for this fun-filled fossil dig, contact Steadman by e-mail, dws@flmnh.ufl.edu, or call (352) 392-1721, ext. 464.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.