Digging the Past September 9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Visitors are invited to explore fossils, geology, earthquakes and archaeology with a variety of activities.   There will be a variety of activities in the picnic area behind the Interpretive Center.  Activities will include;

• Geology- Dig in our refreshed fossil and mineral collecting piles sponsored by IMI, Inc.
• Explore the fossil beds with guided hikes; build an egg carton geology collection, and start a mineral collection.  Children can make take-home crafts with a geological and archaeological theme.
• New this year!  Experience an earthquake in the “Quake Cottage” of the Indiana Geological Survey.
• Archaelogy- find “artifacts” in a mock dig, compare primitive tools with what we use today.  Touch and learn about artifacts thousands of years old.  There will be on-going demonstrations of flint knapping ( how arrow and spear points were made).
• Get your unknown artifacts, rocks and fossils identified by experts.
• Lunch will be available from Boy Scout Troop 1.
• Admission is $2 per car and does not include admission to Interpretive Center exhibits
• This is our 21st year for celebrating the past.