Join us as our weekly story, Curious About Fossils written by Kate Waters, is read aloud.

Aren’t you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs?

Curious about Fossils explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colorful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton; Richard Owen who coined the word dinosaur; and Barnum Brown, who discovered the first remains of a T-rex. Then the adventure continues into modern times, where scientists on fossil hunts in places like North Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation use computers and other technology to dig up the fossilized bones, teeth, and even poop that provide clues to the past.

A must read for every kid who’s ever collected a shark tooth or trilobite!

🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS

TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.

TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities.

TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM through August 17.

TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays through August 20.

JOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM through August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie.

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