Falls Of The Ohio State Park

Fossils make great gifts – for budding paleontologists, collectors and interior decorators.

How have coral reefs changed over time?  There is ample geological evidence, of which the Falls of the Ohio fossil beds is one of the best examples.  Presented by marine biologist and naturalist Dr.

Using fossils or drawings of ancient sea life, children can create a decorative ornament to take home.

Tentacles are used by many types of animals to gather food.  Park paleontologist Alan Goldstein will pull a selection of fossils and models from the park’s collection and demonstrate the differences between the tentacle creatures in Earth’s history.  You may be surprised at the varieties!

Coral reefs were one of the first ecosystems to be impacted by climate change.