Fossil Discovery Center

The Fossil Discovery Center is almost here, and you can help make history.

After 17 years of preparation, in less than two months the Fossil Discovery center of Madera County will open its' doors for the first time.

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FDC plans

With the new Fossil Discovery Center comes a new website.

Over the next two months this new website will be completed. If you would like to help, please contact us. In the meanwhile, enjoy the transformation.


Fairmead fossil site

Until the doors open, you have the unique opportunity to become a Charter Member.

If you wish to stay informed of new finds, developments at the Fossil Discovery Center, local lectures and events as well as support the work of the Foundation... Please become a member of the Fossil Discovery Center.

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Students at dig site.

Education is the core of the Fossil Discovery Center.

Are you an intersted educator? Please contact us if you wish to help add to our work with schools. We are building a curriculum for our ongoing school program.

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Fossil Discovery Center

We need a helping hand with many aspects of the new Center. There is something for everyone.

If you like people and share our enthusiasm, consider being a docent or other volunteer. This is an ideal time to support the Fossil Discovery Center.

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Fossil Discovery enter groundbreaking

Some very dedicated people have partnered together to make the Fossil Discovery Center possible.

The San Joaquin Vally Paleontology Society will operate the Center that the County of Madera has created. Fresno State University provides the expertise, and you provide the reason.

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Plans for the FDC Building

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Have a look at the floor plans for the discovery center.
This beautiful building is ready for the Central Valley sun.

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Fossil Discovery Center Update

The Fossil Discovery Center will be open to the public starting in September.   A grand opening celebration will last the week of October 13 through 17.  Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 4pm.  If you would like to volutneer please contact Larry Martin or Michelle Pecina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

The San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation holds its public meetings at the Fossil Discovery Center every second Wednesday of each month starting at 6pm.  You are encouraged to attend.

The Madera Dig Oversight Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, September 13th starting at 5:30pm at the Fossil Discovery Center.

Prices for admission - $3 Children Under 6, $5 for students and $8 for Adults (18+)  Family memberships $25. Special pricing for field trips and groups.

                                   

 

Charter Memberships are now available

If you become a member of the Fossil Discovery Center before the opening, you will be a Charter Member.  Everyone can create an account for free to be a registered user of this website, then you have the option to become a paid member of the Fossil Discovery Center.

 

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Recent Discoveries

Dr. Robert Dundas shares the new discovery of a new species of carnivore from the Fairmead Landfill dig. A Smilodon skull that looks like a new species of Sabertooth cat.  It is video #3 at the bottom of the Dr. Dundas page.

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FDC History

Find out how fossils were found in Madera County and the genesis of the Fossil Discovery Center.

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