Experts team up for fossil and paleontology program 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Montour Preserve's fossil pit

Fossil lovers of all ages will have the chance to step back in time, nearly 400 million years, during a special fossil and paleontology program at Montour Preserve on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

Bloomsburg University paleontologist Dr. Jennifer Peteya and fossil enthusiast Andrew Rockhound, leader of the Geology Club are teaming up to share their passion for the past.

The program will open with indoor presentations in the preserve’s auditorium, offering an overview of Pennsylvania’s prehistoric past, from the creatures that once roamed its land to the ancient seas that covered the region. Discussions will cover how fossils form, what they reveal about Earth’s history, and the types of life that thrived during the Devonian Period and more. Attendees will also learn about the unique geology of Montour Preserve and how its shale layers have preserved an ancient marine ecosystem for millions of years.

Afterward, the group will head to the fossil pit, a favorite destination for both serious collectors and beginner fossil hunters. The pit’s shale layers date back to the Devonian Period, when the area was a warm, shallow sea teeming with marine life. Visitors often uncover brachiopods, crinoid stems, trilobites and more. Both Peteya and Rockhound will be in the pit alongside participants, helping them dig and identify their finds.

The program is free, but registration is required due to space limitations. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Early registration is recommended as space is limited.
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For more information about Geology Club please visit geologyclub.org