Paleontology Basics & Fossil Hunting
Ever been curious about the fossils that can be found in California? Dipping your toes into geology? Want to know what it’s like being a paleontologist? Come be one for a day and use many of the same tools that help us walk through time.
California is home to a wealth of fossils, and one of the largest fossil-bearing units is right in our back yard!
In various locations across Santa Cruz and Capitola, we can find all kinds of fossils, from clams to shark teeth to whales. Come look for fossils in a relaxed environment while enjoying the sun, sea, and sand.
Learn about what’s below our feet and how it came to be in this crash course to paleontology. Together, we’ll learn about how fossils form and the geologic forces that shaped the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.