When: Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Host: David Ellingson, 503-982-2569 - Dellingson9@yahoo.com

Meet in the front parking lot of Woodburn High School, 1785 North Front Street, Woodburn, OR 97071.

Thomas Jefferson believed that Lewis & Clark might find mammoths and other exotic animals out in the West. Each year students at Woodburn High School conduct a paleontological dig that looks through soils from the end of the Ice Age. Some of the bones that are found tell the story of what the Willamette Valley looked like thousands of years ago. Come learn about this unique dig, and participate in looking through soil for fossils of plants and animals.


We will meet at the high school for a presentation of Lewis & Clark's contributions to paleontology. We will also examine many of the bones already discovered in Woodburn, including the almost complete skeleton of a giant bison (Bison antiquus). Those interested in participating in the dig can stay and look for fossils. It will be a little muddy, so bring clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Also, bring water and a lunch.

Contact David Ellingson if you plan to attend, or if you have any questions.