Permian Dig Workshop 05.14.23

The Whiteside Museum of Natural History proudly offers a Paleontology Dig program which will allow guests a rare opportunity to experience and learn about the world-famous Lower Permian fossil beds of Baylor County. Attendees will get to assist WMNH paleontologists as they uncover fossils of Dimetrodon and other Permian reptiles and amphibians. Though guests will not be allowed to keep these fossils, it presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help collect specimens from a historic and scientifically important fossil site. These fossils will be permanently cataloged into the WMNH collections and research database, as well as placed on exhibit for the world to see and enjoy. Each session is limited to 8 guests. Attendees can expect to experience light hiking and getting dirty!

We ask all guests to abide by the following requirements:

• Close-toed shoes and long pants- All field trip guests are required to wear clothes toed shoes and long pants during our field activities.
• Tobacco and alcohol products are not allowed within the Whiteside Museum or at any of the ranches guests will be visiting.
• Guests will not be allowed to keep any specimens collected from field activities. All rocks, fossils, or any other item collected from research sites and visited ranches belong to the Whiteside Museum of Natural History.
• All guests must stay with the group or with a WMNH representative while conducting fieldwork. Guests are not permitted to wander from the group.
• Items recommended in the field: gloves, hat, sunscreen, and drinking water.
• Meals are not provided by      WMNH- snacks, drinks, and packed lunches are encouraged.
• All guests are required to sign the liability waiver form prior to fieldwork.

A liability form will be provided upon arrival on dig day.

Tickets are non-refundable