Josh Bonde (Geoscience) spoke to nearly 800 students from Kitty Ward Elementary School about fossils as part of National Fossil Day at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument on Oct. 14.
Steve Ross, Las Vegas Mayor pro tem, spoke to the students about the new national monument and Superintendent Jon Burpee taught the students about National Fossil Day and how Tule Springs can help scientists learn about the past. The students observed a few of the specimens and casts and asked questions about the fauna. The students also participated in a 'mock dig' after learning about the importance of preserving the fossils at Tule Springs. They also learned why it’s important to tell an adult if they see anyone taking fossils.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument was established Dec. 19, 2014. This was its first National Fossil Day celebration. Tule Springs will be featured in the annual National Fossil Day logo for the Oct. 12, 2016, event.
