The “Dinosaur Eggstravaganza” from
1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Museum of
Geology is
free and open to the public.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 23, 2018) – Come and unravel the mysteries
of the past at South
Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s “Dinosaur Eggstravaganza” from
1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Museum of
Geology in the O’Harra Building (campus
map). The family friendly event is
free and open to the public.
The Dinosaur Eggstravaganza features hands-on activities
about dinosaurs and their environment plus rocks and minerals. The event is
sponsored by the Museum of Geology and the SD Mines Paleontology Club.
The event includes an exploration of the boundaries between
science and myth in an activity called “Jurassic Park: Facts and Fictions” The Dinosaur
Eggstravaganza also includes a demonstration on how paleontologists clean and
uncover fossils at the “Fossil Preparation Booth”.
Attendees will experience excitement hunting elusive
dinosaurs for prizes, show off their creativity while they paint fossil casts
or create their very own dinosaur scene, or learn basic field techniques with
the dig box as they brush away sand and dirt to uncover the great animals of
the past.
Dinosaur Eggstravaganza is a day of family fun and learning
for kids of all ages.