Contact us
Email: dinosaur@swau.edu
Call: (817) 202-6336
Become a Fossil Expert
We are excited to offer a new Fossil Preparator training class! It is one full day of hands-on training in the basics of paleontology, fossil excavation, preparation, preservation, and curation.
Whether you are a child interested in paleontology, a high schooler taking biology, a college student looking to build your resume, or a retiree seeking a new hobby, this class is for you!
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Fossil Class
Taught by our experienced staff member, the class covers the following topics and more:
- Identify and document fossil remains
- Excavate and jacket fossils
- Clean and stabilize fossils
- Create fossil replicas
- Museum management
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Fossil Class
Taught by our experienced staff member, the class covers the following topics and more:
- Identify and document fossil remains
- Excavate and jacket fossils
- Clean and stabilize fossils
- Create fossil replicas
- Museum management
Class Details
8
students per class
7
hours of class material
$110
for the entire course
Spring 2025 Class Dates
March 19: Ages 7-12 (Wednesday of Public-School Spring Break)
March 23: Ages 13 and up
April 6: Ages 7-12
April 13: Ages 13 and up
Class Schedule
We offer a Kid's Paleo class for ages 7-12 and an Adult Paleo class for ages 13 and up. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions about the class and which section will work best for you.
- 9:00 AM Introduction, an overview of the basics of paleontology, and a museum tour
- Excavation and jacketing (if time allows)
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch break
- 1:00 PM: Fossil preparation and replication
- Course exam, which must be passed to receive a certificate of completion