Fossil Day

HELP UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT LIFE!

Date: Saturday, October 13
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Included with admission — all museum discounts including senior, veteran, and Museums for All ($1 with WIC/SNAP/EBT) are valid. Members get in free.
Parking: Free in the main lot outside the museum

ACTIVITIES
Join UNSM's paleontologists, researchers, and educators as we explore all things fossil through hands-on activities and engagement stations. Below are a few of the activities that will be available during this year's Fossil Day event:

• Invertebrates Incognito: Most people expect to see fossils our inside the museum, but do they know fossils helped build our museum? Learn about the invertebrate fossils in our museum construction.
• Having a Field Day: Paleontologists keep detailed notes in their Field Journals. Decorate your own. Then utilize it as you explore the event.
• Timeline Trek: Explore the timeline of elephants in Nebraska in this 20+-foot-long timeline.
• Digging for Differences: explore the differences between archaeology and paleontology.
• Impressions are Everything: Create your own fossil impressions using clay.
• A Prehistoric Puzzle: Just how big were some prehistoric creatures? How can scientists guess when we only have pieces of the puzzle? Help us uncover more about this specimen as we work together to understand more.
• Without a Trace: Learn how trace fossils are used to study more about ancient life.
• Fronds or Phloem?: Learn about plant structures and paleobotany through this fun rubbings activity.
• In the Field: Virtual Tour of Ashfall Fossil Beds: Explore our Ashfall Fossil Beds site with a virtual tour ** LIVE STREAM at 1:30 pm only**
• Buried Forests - How Much Time for Earth History?: Calculate the age of the earth by looking at how long it would take for 50 Yellowstone forests to be buried on top of each other.
• Archie Meet and Greet: Archie will explore the museum to greet guests throughout the event
• Community Access Program Collection: Bring a donation for Husker Pantry for a chance to win prizes. More details below.

COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM COLLECTION

UNSM is supporting Husker Pantry as the Fossil Day CAP collection drive.

The Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry believes every Husker should have access to food without fear and judgment and receive it from a community that cares. With the rise in pantry usage, the need for items grows every semester, and this is where the impact of food and personal items cannot be overstated. Your help ensures that we are consistently stocked with the most essential items, including personal care products and specific food items. Thank you for supporting the Husker Food Pantry. The Pantry exists because of the kindness of those who support our mission. These donations will help us continue addressing the needs of our students while reducing the stigma associated with food insecurity. We can only effectively assist students due to the support and generosity of people like you.

Visitors can bring a donation and be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Winners will be drawn throughout the day for prizes to collect on site. Grand prize winners will be drawn after the event concludes.

Most needed items:
FOOD: canned beans, canned fish, canned meats, cereal, granola/protein bars, Instant potatoes, nuts, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, soup, spices and seasonings
HYGIENE: body lotion, body wash, conditioner, deodorant, face wash, first aid items (e.g. Bandaids), feminine hygiene products, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste
OTHER: cleaning supplies, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, laundry detergent, manual can openers, paper towels
A complete list of desired/needed items can be found here: https://pantry.unl.edu/items-to-donate/

MEDIA SPONSOR
Thank you to our Media sponsor for your support of this event. B107.3 will be on site at Morrill Hall from 10am-12pm.