Celebrate Earth Sciences Week at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum with a full week of hands-on discoveries, fascinating specimens, and opportunities to explore the science that helps us understand our planet, past and present!

Throughout the week, explore special displays featuring fossils and minerals from our staff and volunteer collections, check out educational videos from the U.S. Geological Survey, and discover the many ways Earth science connects to the world around us.

🌎 Explore a Different Side of Earth Science Each Day

Saturday & Sunday — Earth Science Weekend Kick off the week with special fossil displays featuring specimens from EFM volunteers and staff. Stop by the Glow Rock Station and explore educational USGS videos playing in Discovery Forest.

Monday — Minerals Day Discover the colorful and fascinating world of minerals through special displays. See minerals up close and learn more about the building blocks of our planet.

Tuesday — Earth Observation Day Explore how scientists observe and study our planet. Learn how Earth observation helps us understand our changing world through educational USGS videos and activities.

Wednesday — Fossil Day Take a trip through deep time with special fossil displays featuring specimens. Discover clues from ancient life and learn how fossils help scientists piece together Earth's history.

Thursday — Earth Sciences Are for Everyone Day Earth science is all around us! Explore how geology, paleontology, minerals, climate, and other Earth sciences connect to our everyday lives through educational displays and videos.

Friday — Geologic Mapping Day Discover how scientists map and interpret the Earth's surface. Learn how geologic maps help us understand the rocks, landscapes, and geological history beneath our feet.

Whether you're fascinated by fossils, rocks, minerals, maps, or the science that shapes our understanding of Earth, Earth Sciences Week is a chance to dig deeper and discover something new!

Earth Sciences week programming is included with museum admission.