🌍 Climate Week at the Fossil Park

September 20–28, 2025
Discover how the past can inspire action for the future.

Join us for Climate Week at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum—a dynamic celebration of science, sustainability, and community action. Through a weeklong series of family-friendly programs, interactive events, and hands-on learning, we’ll explore how the story of Earth’s past can empower a better, greener future.

From a FernGully family movie night and an electric vehicle showcase to eco-trivia, a Climate Action Fair, and our community-powered Bioblitz, there's something for every age and interest. Come connect with nature, take climate action, and be part of a movement rooted in hope and science.

🌿 Climate Week Highlights:

🎬 Saturday, Sept 20 | 5:30 PM
EFMpm Movie Night: FernGully Kick off Climate Week with a magical family movie under the stars as well as experience our museum after-hours! 🎟️ Tickets required: $29 Adults | $24 Ages 3-12 | $25 for Members | BUY TICKETS

⚡ Sunday, Sept 21 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Electric Vehicle Show Get charged up with Tri County Sustainability, NJ Electric Vehicle Association, and South Jersey EV Club as we showcase the latest in clean driving. FREE EVENT - RSVP

🤓 Friday, Sept 26 | 6:30 PM
EFM Trivia: Back 2 School, Far From Cool Test your eco-knowledge in this after-hours trivia night with museum access and two drink tickets. 🎟️ Tickets required | BUY TICKETS

🦋 Sunday, Sept 28 | 7:30–11:00 AM
Citizen Science Bioblitz Join us for a morning of community science! Help us document the biodiversity of our site using iNaturalist during guided nature walks or at your own pace. All ages welcome—no experience needed! FREE EVENT - RSVP

🔁 All Week Long (Sept 20–27):

• Sustainability Pledge Wall: Add your voice and commit to small actions that create big change.

• Daily VEX Climate Talks: Bite-sized climate conversations led by our teen volunteer experts (times posted daily).