Nov 2nd - The hills surrounding Woodland Park.

Sincerely,
Dave Ehlert
RMDRC Director
dave@rmdrc.com

 

     Keep up to date with the latest news from the RMDRC and beyond......

     In the latest news is an article re-visiting the issue of dinosaur extinction from the latest research. Check out this link to learn more:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/10/27/dinosaur.toast.reut/index.html

DINO TALK: NOV. 7th - Dr. Phil Currie talks on "Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds"

     World-renown paleontologist Dr. Phil Currie of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology will be visiting the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center on Sunday, November 7.

     Currie will first present a discussion entitled “Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds” at 2 p.m. at the Ute Cultural Center in Woodland Park, sponsored by the RMDRC. 

     Following his discussion, Dr. Currie will be at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center at 3 p.m. for a book signing. A selection of Dr. Currie’s books will be available for sale in the Prehistoric Paradise gift shop within the RMDRC.

     Make your reservations now by calling 719-686-1820 x 112 (Deborah). Ticket prices are as follows: $10 adults, $8 (children 6-12), $5 adult members, $4 children members 6-12, children under 5 are admitted free. Dont' miss out on this fantastic event! SEATING IS LIMITED. Come on out and join us!! ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT!

   Want to stay in touch with the absolute latest information from the paleontological field? Then plan to attend the "64th Annual Meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP)" November 3-6, 2004, at the Adam's Mark Denver Hotel and the Denver Museum of Science and Nature, in Denver, CO.

     It is here that the greatest minds in the paleontological field get together and discuss their latest discoveries, scientific research, and techniques.

     The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology was
Founded in 1940 by thirty-four paleontologists, the Society now has almost 2,000 members representing professionals, students, artists, preparators, and others interested in VP. It is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, with the object of advancing the science of vertebrate paleontology.

     Triebold Paleontology, Inc. will be attending the meeting and will have a booth in the exhibit hall.

     For more information visit the SVP's annual meeting web site at:

 http://www.vertpaleo.org/meetings/index.html


 

     The Geological Society's growing membership unites thousands of earth scientists from every corner of the globe in a common purpose to study the mysteries of our planet and share scientific findings.

     Triebold Paleontology, Inc. is the personnel involved in the fossil collection and preparation inside the RMDRC. Come and visit them at booth #739.

     This year the GSA is expecting nearly 7,000 attendees at their conference! For more information, call GSA at  1-888-443-4472 or visit them on the web at:

http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2004/

     On October 2nd and 3rd, 2004, the RMDRC hosted "Colorado Gators" and some of their cold-blooded friends.

     Hundreds of visitors came and saw such creatures as an alligator, crocodile, various turtles and reptiles during two shows (one on Sat, one on Sun).

     The best part was the hands-on where visitors, many of them small children, were able to hold some of the animals. 

Retiles bring out the crowds at the RMDRC.


Noah from Colorado Gators holding a Crocodile.

     For more information on "Colorado Gators" visit them on the web at http://www.gatorfarm.com/ or call 719-392-5101.