User:NFD2011/National Fossil Day

National Fossil Day was established to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils. This nationwide celebration was first held on October 13, 2010, during Earth Science Week. The National Park Serviceand over 130 partners, including museums, institutions, organizations and other groups, joined together to celebrate fossils. Hundreds of activities were hosted across the United States allowing the public to better understand our fossil heritage. National Fossil Day 2011 is scheduled for October 12, 2011. For more information on National Fossil Day please visit the following website: http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/nationalfossilday/