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Public Fossil Dig - Medora -This dig is co-sponsored by the North Dakota Geological Survey and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. After dinosaurs went extinct, crocodiles became the dominant predator in North Dakota, and the environment turned swampy. In Medora, we will be digging in Sentinel Butte Formation rocks, 55-60 million years old. This site is rich in a variety of swamp denizens, including crocodiles, giant salamanders, fish, champsosaurs, clams, snails, and more. The rugged badlands in the nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park may also be a draw for those not interested in digging in the dirt. -When: July 13th - 16th, 2017 -Where: Near Medora, Billings County. Daily trips to the fossil site will originate from Medora. -Costs: $10 per person per day. The fee is for reservation purposes, and will be refunded at the end of the dig season as long as the digger(s) attend the dig. Diggers who do not show up or cancel at least 1 week ahead of time will not have their reservation fee refunded. This gives people on our waiting list a chance to attend. -Diggers: Participants must be at least 12 years old during Full Days, or 10 years old during Family Days. Individuals under 18 years of age must have an accompanying adult. Lodging, meals, and transportation to Medora are the responsibility of the participants. Port-a-potty, shade tent, and transportation to the fossil site will be provided. Maximum of 14 participants per day. Registration: Mindy Austin [email protected] (701) 328-8015 For more information contact: Jeff Person NDGS paleontologist (701) 328-2803 [email protected] Becky Barnes NDGS paleontologist (701) 328-1954 [email protected] Full Days: July 13-14, July 16th -Meet at 7:30am (Mountain Time) in the Life Skills Center for breakfast (optional) and presentation, then leave for the dig site. -Lunch on site (on your own) -Leave for Medora ~4-4:30pm Family Half-Day: Saturday July 15th -Morning option: meet at 7:30am (Mountain Time) in the Life Skills Center for breakfast (optional) and presentation, then leave for the dig site. Return to Medora ~11:30am. -Afternoon option: meet at 12pm (Mountain Time) in the Life Skills Center for lunch (optional) and presentation, then leave for the dig site. Return to Medora ~4-4:30pm. -Full day option: leave for the dig site with the morning crew, and return to Medora with the afternoon crew. Lunch on site.
