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A
free public resource dedicated to showcasing the prehistoric world.
(C) 2008
Discovering Fossils is fully independent and works in partnership
with JuniorGeo.
Welcome
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Fossil
Collecting Code
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Discovering
Fossils public fossil hunts are operated in partnership with JuniorGeo and
local experts to provide an exciting prehistoric experience for families and
individuals of all ages and levels of experience. Our events include an introduction
to the local geology and fossils, followed by a group fossil hunt where
everyone has an opportunity to find and collect a variety of fossils.
To find out more and to book places, see below.
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Quantoxhead
(Somerset) fossil hunt
- Saturday 9th August '08 |
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Join
geologist Bill Verkaik on a guided tour of the famous Jurassic coast
of north Somerset. Quantoxhead has yielded some of the largest and
well preserved ammonites and marine reptiles in the country. The day
includes an introduction to the geology and fossils of the area,
followed by a guided fossil hunt along the coast. Everyone will have
an opportunity to find a variety of fossils.
Suitable
for all ages and levels of experience, including families.
Full
details will be provided to event participants prior to the day.
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Adults
£10 / Children £5
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Charmouth
to Lyme Regis fossil hunt
- Sunday 17th Aug '08 |
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Join
local expert and geologist Chris Pamplin to explore one of the most
famous stretches of the Jurassic Coast, from Charmouth to Lyme
Regis, taking in Black Ven.
This
classic fossil locality is where Mary Anning found her remarkable
fossils around 190 years ago! The day will include an informative
talk with Chris followed by the fossil hunt (approximately 4 hours)
to Lyme Regis, where you can catch a bus or taxi back to Charmouth. Participants
will all have an opportunity to find and keep a selection of
Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, belemnites and even marine
reptile bones with a bit of luck!
Full
details will be provided to participants prior to the event.
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Adults
£10 / Children £5
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Bracklesham
Bay fossil hunt
- Saturday 27th Sep '08 |
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Bracklesham
Bay is one of the lesser known, but highly productive fossil
collecting locations in the UK.
Discovering
Fossils and JuniorGeo will be joined by local expert and author
David Bone for a guided fossil hunt along the 46 million year old
coast towards Selsey.
The
day includes a 45 minute presentation at the nearby Fishbourne Roman
Palace, which introduces the geology and fossils of the local area
and provides an opportunity to see some of the best fossils
recovered from Bracklesham over the years. Participants will be
shown where to find a range of fossils, including: shark and ray
teeth, fish vertebrae, and if we're lucky, turtle carapace and
crocodile bones and teeth.
Full
details will be provided to participants prior to the event.
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Adults
£10 / Children £5
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Hastings
dinosaur hunt
- Saturday 22nd Nov '08 |
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A
prehistoric experience with local expert Ken Brooks along the famous
dinosaur hunting grounds at Hastings.
During
this event we'll be looking for fossil teeth and bones from animals
that lived in the area from 140 to 120 million years ago. Molluscs,
fish, crocodiles and turtles inhabited lakes and rivers, while the
land was dominated by dinosaurs such as Iguanodon, Polacanthus and
Baryonyx. The sandstones and clays also contain the fossilised plant
remains of ferns, horse-tails, cycads, conifers and tree-ferns - as
well as footprints left by dinosaurs.
Full
details will be provided to participants prior to the event.
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Adults
£10 / Children £5
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Safety
notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal
safety, in particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs
or in quarries and when using the tools and equipment illustrated.
Discovering Fossils provides a free resource to inform you about
this fascinating subject and does not accept any liability for
decisions made using this information. We recommend all individuals
abide by the 'National Fossil Hunting Code' and independently
research the potential dangers before and during the visit.
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