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National Fossil Day happening Saturday at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center

National Fossil Day happening Saturday at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Colorado Springs is inviting the community to the 11th Annual National Fossil Day Celebration at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center!

It's happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The city says this free, family-friendly event offers discovery, learning and fun in one of Colorado's most iconic natural landscapes.

Guests can enjoy the following:

  • hands-on fossil, dinosaur and natural history activities
  • live animal demonstrations with Nature’s Educators
  • the chance to find and take home a real fossil
  • giveaways
  • educational exhibits
  • opportunities to learn about the park's red rock formations

“National Fossil Day is all about discovery,” said Bret Tennis, Garden of the Gods parks operations administrator. “Fossils have a way of sparking curiosity, especially in kids and reminding us how connected we are to the Earth’s story. It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore and learn together.”

For more information about National Fossil Day, visit Garden of the Gods website.

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