Fossil-Fest |
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| Location | Hatfield Marine Science Center 2020 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 |
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| Dates | February 06, 2010 - February 06, 2010 - Approximate Date(s) Only! | |
| Description: | Bring in your fossils for expert identification and labeling by Dr. William Orr of University of Oregon and “Oregon Fossil Guy" DiTorrice FOSSIL SWAP Tables will be set up for trading those extra fossils you may have. Bring in your own fossils for trading with fellow bone-bugs (these are rock-hounds who are into fossils). Pick up a fossil or two from the samples table. FOSSIL DISPLAYS Representative fossils from the local Astoria and Nye formations (15-20 million years ago) will be on display collected locally by “Oregon Fossil Guy" DiTorrice. A large table-top display showcasing fossils that may be found on Oregon beaches will be featured. DiTorrice will also display some Florida specimens including skate and ray plates, corals, snail and clam shells, dugong and whale bones, as well as a wide variety of shark teeth. A highlight of the Florida shark teeth display will be a number of large Megaladon teeth between five and seven inches in length! PRESENTATIONS (in the Hennings Auditorium) 11:30 a.m. "Discovering Beach Fossils From Americas Two West Coasts" Presented by Newport fossil enthusiast Guy DiTorrice (aka “Oregon Fossil Guy”): “This is an entertaining and educational multi-media presentation highlighting beach fossils from Oregons Pacific Coast and the Gulf Coast of Florida. We’ll look at comparing and contrasting readily-available and legally-collectible specimens from both locations.” 1:30 p.m. "Quality of the non-mammal vertebrates in Oregons fossil record" Presented by Dr. William Orr of the University of Oregon: ”Oregons superb fossils of mammals often outshine the less common birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians. Renewed interest in paleontology has stimulated systematic fossil-hunting expeditions into all corners of the state with wonderful results. In addition to adding new taxa to the already diverse lists of prehistoric animals, many of these new animals significantly strengthen some of our theories of the geologic origins of the state.” FOSSIL SAMPLES’ TABLE A returning feature of Oregon State Universitys FossilFest is a table of donated beach fossil specimens for attendees to select samples and take home, along with printed copies of the OSU SeaGrant Fact Sheet "Fossils You Can Find On Oregon Beaches." Sponsor:Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center | |
| Contact name | Guy DiTorrice | |
| Phone | 541-961-1762 | |
| Email Event Promoter | Click Here | |
| Year # | First Year | |
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