Fossil Roadshows

FOSSIL ROADSHOWS

				Fossil Roadshows run on various weekends throughout the year and involve a whole day of fossil related activities and displays. Activities can vary from one Roadshow to the next so its always a different experience. Local collectors and experts bring their own fossils to display and are on hand to offer advice and awnser any questions you may have. Below is a list of the kind of thing that you can expect to see at one of our Fossil Roadshows.





Fossil Hunting Walk – a guided walk to hunt for fossils lead by one of the wardens. Beach art – create a big picture of an ancient creature from pebbles and sand. Ammonite slice polishing – polish your own ammonite slice! Fossil lucky dip – real fossils to be found in this lucky dip! Identi-fossil – a local expert identifies your fossils for you. Fossil preparation demonstration – A local collector demonstrates the tools and techniques used to clean a fossil. Fossil mould making – Make a plaster cast of a fossil and paint it! Dorset Geologists Association exhibition – an informative display from the county’s geologist association and the chance to become a member. Micro fossils – some fossils need to be seen under a microscope, a local expert will tell you what you’re looking at. Some events carry a small charge, usually around £1 or £2. Fossil hunting walks on Fossil Roadshow days are priced the same as normal public fossil hunting walks. Dates for Fossil Roadshows Wed 20th August Thurs 30th October Mon 16th February 2009 Sat 11th April 2009 BACK