August 10th Full-Day Dinosaur Dig
Join the Museums of Western Colorado on Aug 10th for an unforgettable full-day excursion digging for dinosaurs at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry!
Date and time
Location
Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic Court Fruita, CO 81521Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Orientation at Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, CO
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Depart Dinosaur Journey for Mygatt-Moore Quarry (MMQ)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arrive at MMQ for Excavations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Picnic Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Resume Excavations
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Return to Dinosaur Journey
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Tour of Paleo Prep Lab
About this event
- 7 hours 30 minutes
The Museums of Western Colorado presents our 2024 Dinosaur Digs Program!
The Mygatt-Moore expeditions offer an introduction to paleontology field work. Get a little dirty digging for Jurassic dinosaurs. Our paleontologists will make sure you have all the training and tools you need. Fossil bones of Apatosaurus and Allosaurus are common in the quarry. This trip ends with a guided tour of the Paleo Lab at Dinosaur Journey. Water and Gatorade will be provided on site along with a picnic lunch.
The minimum age for our full-day Dinosaur Dig program is 7 years old. All guests 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. All participants must also complete and return a medical waiver before participating in any of our Dinosaur Digs Programs.
Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on this expedition, but participants should expect to be outside, in the heat and bugs, working on open, rocky ground. We will provide some shade tarps.
What to Bring: Expeditioners should dress for working outdoors in summer: bring a wide-brimmed hat, sturdy closed-toed shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, a camera, and bug spray. Long pants are recommended, but not required.
Please note that lunches are included with our Full-Day Dinosaur Digs Program. After registering, you will receive an email with a link to fill out your preferred lunch order, note any food allergies, etc.
Refund Policy:
•Cancellations prior to 30 days in advance of the expedition date will be refunded at 80% of the dig/expedition cost (total cost, less the 20% non-refundable deposit).
• Cancellations 15 days prior to the expedition date will be refunded at 50%.
• All cancellations within 15 days of the expedition date and all no-shows forfeit full price, and no refunds or credits will be issued for unused portions of the Paleontology Expeditions and Tours.
• If the Museum cancels the expedition due to weather or any other reason we will do our best to make alternate arrangements, reschedule your expedition, or refund your registration in full.
• Please note that Eventbrite's ticketing fees are only refunded under certain circumstances. Please reach out to us to learn more.
For questions regarding refunds, please contact us at info@mowc.co with your registration information and dinosaur dig date.
Frequently asked questions
No. All of our digs take place on public lands, where fossils are protected by federal law. Participants on our digs are allowed to dig under the museum’s collection permit; and all collected fossils are returned to the Museums, so that they are available to research and view for everyone!
No. We require everyone age 16 and under to have a guardian and responsible adult attending. Everyone who goes to the quarry must pay our program fee.
No, half-day digs do not. Full-day digs have a lunch included, and you will be able to specify allergies in the paperwork emailed to you after registration.
No. You can register 1 member of your family and then sign up the additional members on the waitlist and hope for a cancellation! In the event there isn’t a cancellation though, we will only refund your registration fee 80%. Sorry! The waitlist is only activated once the Dino Dig is completely full.
Maybe! We can’t guarantee what you will see, but we can guarantee you will be working alongside paleo professionals in a quarry that has been actively worked for more than 35 years! Our Curator of Paleontology published new research from our quarry last year based off recent findings.
Be ready! You will be out in the heat with bugs, digging in the dirt. Please be prepared for temperatures frequently above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, standing, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, and using tools. We have shade tarps, and you will have access to Gatorade and water throughout the day.
Yes! Museum admission is included with your Dinosaur Dig fee.
We only offer our dinosaur digs program in the summertime due to staff availability and seasonal weather conditions. In 2024, our dig season has been extended, and we will be operating from June through September!