Montana Dinosaur Expedition

June through August 2008, kids, families, students, all dinosaur enthusiast are welcome to join PaleoWorld Research Foundation 2008 Dinosaur Expedition in the Badlands of Montana.

Expedition runs seven days a week in the area of the Hell Creek Formation known by many as the "Dinosaur Capital of the World." "Dig-for-a-Day or stay for the summer. You chosse your dig days!" Program offer a 100% hands-on opportunity to work along side researchers and participate in a genuine scientific dig. This is not a tour!

You learn field techniques to collect Cretaceous dinosaur fossils including prospecting, excavating, plaster jacketing, fossil removal, quarry mapping, preparation techniques in our field lab, fossil identification, and history of Hell Creek Formation.

Families are especially welcome and encouraged to attend. All individual applicants must be at least 18 years old. Younger participants must be accompanied by a guardian of 18 years age or older. To join us for a program, complete and sign the registration and liability form and mail with a 20% deposit check. Remaining balance of fee is due 30 days prior to camp arrival.

REFUND POLICY: In the event that you are unable to participate, the deposit is refundable only if notification is received no less than 30 days prior to the registered start date. No deposit refund will be payable if PWRF is not notified within 90 days of the register start date. If PWRF cancels any program a full refund will be issued. Circumstances beyond PWRF control delays program participation, associated costs due to such delays will be participant's own responsibility.

Weather: The summertime weather in NE Montana is generally dry with daytime temperatures that can range up to 104°F. Deep in the heart of the Badlands, where you may be working, the highly reflective quartz sandstone can raise temperatures in local areas up to 120°F. These conditions, coupled with today's ozone worries, make a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and a canteen or water bottle a MUST! The weather/temperature in NE Montana is known to be inconsistent. Days that begin HOT and sunny can quickly yield to cold hailstorms. So, be prepared for the possibilities of HEAT, rain and/or chilly nights.

What to bring? Bring clothing suitable for a range of weather conditions. The following is a basic list of the clothes and equipment that we recommend. Clothes: bathing suit, long pants, rain gear, T-shirts, hiking boots/sturdy shoes, light shoes, long-sleeve shirts, shorts, a light jacket and/or sweatshirt. Note: a local laundromat available in Jordan.

Accessories: . Prescriptions,Sun Glasses, Wide-brimmed Hat, Water Bottle/Canteen, Sun Screen, lip balm/lotion, bug spray, a light backpack, work gloves. Equipment: camera or video camera, lots of film, reading material.