National Fossil Day

Step back in time with us for the annual National Fossil Day celebration! Discover the fascinating history of our region, explore Alabama’s incredible fossils, and get the scoop on exciting new paleontological discoveries. Also, channel your inner paleontologist in our hands-on DIY fossil excavation activity!

9:00 AM – GULF STATE PARK HISTORY HIKE. Discover the history of Gulf State Park from the Indigenous peoples and European settlers to the Civilian Conservation Corps and the impact they had. Hikers will also learn about some of the prehistoric plants and animals that roamed the land! Meet at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead – Location: https://w3w.co/bronzes.plasmas.ongoing

10:30 AM – TRACKS ACROSS TIME. Learn about Alabama’s geology and discover why we have such a rich fossil record. Meet at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park. Meet at the Learning Campus – Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts

1:00 PM – ALABAMA SEA MONSTERS. Examine the incredible fossil evidence left behind by these remarkable creatures and learn about the discoveries that changed the way we look at the Gulf Coast of today. Meet at the Learning Campus – Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts

2:30 PM – DIY FOSSIL EXCAVATION ($20/participant*). Learn all about Paleontologists and Archeologists, what they do, and how to be one! After the short lesson, you will have the opportunity to participate in your very own Paleo-tastic excavation, identify what you’ve found, and take it home to show your friends! Meet at the Learning Campus – Location: https://w3w.co/avoid.sprouted.benches
*Please register before 10/13/2025 to secure your spot : https://www.hisawyer.com/…/schedules/activity-set/1622889 .

4:00 PM – ALABAMA PALEONTOLOGY DISCOVERY. Hear from Dr. Andrew Gentry about the fossil discovery, research, and naming of a new sea turtle species, Ueloca colemanorum. Meet at the Learning Campus – Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts

For more information…
call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com