Paleofest 2022
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Fri, Mar 04 – Sun, Mar 06, 2022
737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Don't miss PaleoFest, one of the coolest paleontology festivals, as we join forces with scientists from around the world.
Dino-lovers, rock collectors, and fossil diggers unite for an internationally attended festival. Our audience includes scientists and researchers, aspiring scientists, students, paleo-lovers, and even dino-loving kiddos! Many of the talks focus on our speakers' cutting edge research and amazing new finds.Students, interested community members, and aspiring scientists are encouraged to join the experts as they share stories, research, and experiences. It is a great opportunity to make connections and become inspired! Not ready for the lectures? Families can still enjoy hands-on workshops, lectures for children, and activities for families throughout our museum...paleo science is presented in a fun, big way.Bring your best dino roar, paleo costume, and jump into so many fun ways to win contests, learn about prehistoric animals and explore the halls of Burpee!Visit burpee.org/paleofest for a full schedule of events and ticket information.
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