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Madera County, in partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Paleontology Foundation, INVITE YOU to join our unique and exciting Fossil Discovery Center. The discovery of these magnificent fossils were made at the Fairmead landfill in Madera County, the site of one of the largest middle-Pleistocene fossil excavations in North America. These fossils are of particular significance for California and the western United States because there are few sites known from this time period, especially with so many species present. Fossil Discovery Center is one of the best Madera County Museums. If you're looking for fun places for kids, come check out our jaw dropping exhibits! We are more than a California fossil museum.
We feature fossils from the Middle-Pleistocene (780,000 years ago.)
Mammoth, Smilodon, Sloth, Dire Wolf, Camel and Horse are just a few of the 15,000 fossils found at Fairmead.
Mammoth, Smilodon, Sloth, Dire Wolf, Camel and Horse are just a few of the 15,000 fossils found at Fairmead.
Fossil Discovery Center
1st Annual Christmas Tree Showcase
Save Our Pond!
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This is a plea to help a collaborative effort between the Discovery Fossil Museum and the Fresno County Historical Society to save the natural wildlife habitat at the Fossil Discovery Museum in Chowchilla. This habitat is part of the living Yokut Life exhibit that is designed to educate our community about our Native American heritage. It is quite often a part of our history that is ignored or glossed over, this exhibit and curriculum will help tell the stories of our past. The wildlife habitat includes plants, trees, and shrubbery that are native to the area and were used for teas, food, basketry, structures, and medicinal purposes. It also includes a pond that is home to frogs, fish, turtles, ducks, a plethora of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and more fauna that rely on the pond for a safe living environment. The pond needs to either re-utilize the existing fire pump or install a new one.
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The assessment we were given is as follows:
Option #1: Re-utilizing the existing pump house, removing the existing fire pump and controllers and installing a new horizontal split case pump/controller supplied by new above ground water storage tanks with connection to the existing underground service (above grade).
Removal of the existing fire pump (with crane), fire pump controller, jockey pump and jockey pump controller, and, after sump has been back filled, installation of new supply piping from above ground water storage tank (10' from edge of enclosure max) to new fire pump with connection to existing underground service. All new internal piping, fire pump controller, jockey pump/controller and testing upon completion. Coordination, engineering and submitting are included.
Option #2: Removal of the existing fire pump and fire pump enclosure, and installation of a new fire pump with new enclosure on the same pad.
Removal of the existing fire pump and entire enclosure (with crane), and, after sump has been back filled, installation of new enclosure with pre-assembled fire pump including supply piping from above ground water storage tank (10' from edge of enclosure max) to new fire pump enclosure and connection to existing underground service. Coordination, engineering and submitting are included.
Both options will require a fair amount of work by others (excluded from our proposals) which includes but is not limited to:
Any required modifications to the existing enclosure required to remove the existing fire pumps if required.
Electrical power disconnect and re-connection.
Fire alarm disconnect and re-connection.
Filling in of the sump and providing a surface where the opening was at finish grade.
Above ground water storage tank(s) or interconnection of tanks.
Above ground tank water supply.
If the new pump house option is accepted, the removal of the concrete fill in at the base of the existing pump room.
Removal/disposal of the existing fire pump enclosure from the site. A place on-site near the existing pump enclosure/pump will be required to set the enclosure or fire pump on after removal.
Fire watch on the building during the time the system is out of service.
Any required structural calculations, or any earthwork.
Any required underground piping modifications.
For our work, any required plan-check or permit fees.
We are seeking sponsorship to help save the habitat, any financial help is appreciated or if you know someone who may have a fire pump laying around to donate!
Option #1: Re-utilizing the existing pump house, removing the existing fire pump and controllers and installing a new horizontal split case pump/controller supplied by new above ground water storage tanks with connection to the existing underground service (above grade).
Removal of the existing fire pump (with crane), fire pump controller, jockey pump and jockey pump controller, and, after sump has been back filled, installation of new supply piping from above ground water storage tank (10' from edge of enclosure max) to new fire pump with connection to existing underground service. All new internal piping, fire pump controller, jockey pump/controller and testing upon completion. Coordination, engineering and submitting are included.
Option #2: Removal of the existing fire pump and fire pump enclosure, and installation of a new fire pump with new enclosure on the same pad.
Removal of the existing fire pump and entire enclosure (with crane), and, after sump has been back filled, installation of new enclosure with pre-assembled fire pump including supply piping from above ground water storage tank (10' from edge of enclosure max) to new fire pump enclosure and connection to existing underground service. Coordination, engineering and submitting are included.
Both options will require a fair amount of work by others (excluded from our proposals) which includes but is not limited to:
Any required modifications to the existing enclosure required to remove the existing fire pumps if required.
Electrical power disconnect and re-connection.
Fire alarm disconnect and re-connection.
Filling in of the sump and providing a surface where the opening was at finish grade.
Above ground water storage tank(s) or interconnection of tanks.
Above ground tank water supply.
If the new pump house option is accepted, the removal of the concrete fill in at the base of the existing pump room.
Removal/disposal of the existing fire pump enclosure from the site. A place on-site near the existing pump enclosure/pump will be required to set the enclosure or fire pump on after removal.
Fire watch on the building during the time the system is out of service.
Any required structural calculations, or any earthwork.
Any required underground piping modifications.
For our work, any required plan-check or permit fees.
We are seeking sponsorship to help save the habitat, any financial help is appreciated or if you know someone who may have a fire pump laying around to donate!
JOIN US in an exciting restoration project!
The Mammoth Orange!
The Fossil Discovery Center is embarking on an exciting restoration project to restore the Mammoth Orange. The Mammoth Orange was a refreshment stand and a beloved local landmark along highway 99. It was know for its "Alaska-Sized" hamburgers, excellent fries, and out-of-this world orange shakes.
History of the Mammoth Orange - Long a Hwy 99 landmark, the big orange closed in 2007, was abandoned in a storage yard (where it became home to a family of foxes) and was then brought to the Fossil Discovery Center to open as a concession stand after renovating the weathered and tagged sphere.
Mammoth Orange
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In the late '40's and 50's, California's roads were dotted with huge oranges, lemons, and limes. The Mammoth Orange is one of the remaining examples of these roadside landmarks. It closed in 2007, was abandoned in a storage yard, and then brought to the Fossil Discovery Center to be renovated.
The weathered and tagged sphere in nearly restored, and once again, the Mammoth Orange will surely be an attraction. Your donations are welcomed and appreciated as we continue the restoration efforts to breathe life into the Mammoth Orange. You can call us today to make a donation over the phone at (559) 665-0641 |