Philadelphia and the surrounding tri-state region are the birthplace of paleontology (especially vertebrate paleontology) in the New World. It is … Continue

In preparing to write this article, I reviewed other articles on fossil clubs, and it struck me again how very … Continue

In July of 1982, Dr. Shya Chitaley, a Paleobotanist at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, founded “The Fossil Society.” … Continue

The origin of the Rochester Academy of Science Fossil Section, in the form of the Genesee Valley Fossil Club, can … Continue

The Dallas Paleontological Society (aka Dallas Paleo or DPS) was founded in 1984 for “the purpose of promoting interest in … Continue

This issue we highlight the Southwest Florida Fossil Society, which has developed a partnership with an out-of-state fossil club (Special Friends … Continue

The Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) is one of the few strictly fossil clubs in the country. MAPS was founded in … Continue

What’s cheaper, and more entertaining, than taking the family to a movie? It’s visiting Stonerose Interpretive Center to dig for … Continue

The Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that promotes scientific and educational activities related to paleontology. … Continue

The Dry Dredgers officially organized as a club associated with the University of Cincinnati in April, 1942. The group was … Continue