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National Kids to Parks Day- Young Paleontologist

This event has been canceled.
Canceled because of predicted adverse weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Discovery Center

When

May 18, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Interested in the world of fossils? Well time to experience what it is like to be a paleontologist who digs and interprets ancient remains.

Spend the day exploring programs that revolve around the life of paleontologist, go digging for your own fossil, create a wicked cool fossilized shark tooth necklace, hike down to our fossil beach and learn about what goes into the being a detective of natural history.

All Day Activities include:

Carbon Fossil Stamps

-Fossil Tub Exploration

-Impression mold ornaments

-Natural History coloring pages

-Personal Dino puzzles

Scheduled Activities include:

9:30am- Fossil Hike

12:00pm- Amber lollipops

1:00pm– Let’s Talk Fossils

2:00pm & 3:00pm– Shark Tooth Necklace Class (this class requires a payment of 10$ that needs to be paid to the Visitor Center, limit of 10 people per a class).

Photo of a fossilized fish pallet against a ruler with two fingers holding it.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov