Elevation Science for Natural History Exploration

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Elevation Science for Natural History Exploration Paleontology fieldwork, research, education, and outreach.

The Elevation Science Institute for Natural History Exploration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to paleontology and earth science research and education.

Earth Science Week: No Child Left Inside Day!At Elevation Science, we are true believers in getting kids into nature ear...
10/13/2026

Earth Science Week: No Child Left Inside Day!

At Elevation Science, we are true believers in getting kids into nature early. While textbooks and classrooms are full of information, there is truly nothing like experiencing the world for yourself. Getting students outside sparks curiosity, a passion for nature, and even future scientists.

Ready to get out there and explore? Check out these fun activities, games, and guides:
https://www.neefusa.org/no-child-left-inside

Earth Science Week: Minerals Day!Minerals are a vital resource for not only humans, but all life on the planet. They are...
10/12/2026

Earth Science Week: Minerals Day!

Minerals are a vital resource for not only humans, but all life on the planet. They are naturally-occurring, inorganic substances that have a specific chemical composition and internal structure.

Not only are they pretty to look at, but they're useful too. We use many kinds for technology, building, construction and roads, and a lot more. Many forms of life depend on minerals for survival, including us!

What's your favorite mineral? Tell us in the comments!

Earth Sciences Week: Earthcache Day!Earthcache is a type of geocache that you can visit to learn more about the local ge...
10/11/2026

Earth Sciences Week: Earthcache Day!

Earthcache is a type of geocache that you can visit to learn more about the local geology. It's like a treasure hunt happening all around you - in parks, forests, deserts, mountaintops, even underwater!

There are millions of geocaches around the world; some of them might even be near you right now! But how can you find them? You can navigate to the closest geocache near you by using the Geocache app, a GPS device, or a similar geocache app.

You can find out more about how to participate in Earthcache by visiting this page: https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=141&pgid=537

Good news - it's EARTH SCIENCE WEEK! 🎉If you're new to Earth Science Week, you're in for a whole week of geoscience lear...
10/10/2026

Good news - it's EARTH SCIENCE WEEK! 🎉

If you're new to Earth Science Week, you're in for a whole week of geoscience learning! This is a movement that takes place annually, to encourage the understanding and appreciation of our beloved planet. Not only do we learn more about Earth and its processes, but we also recognize the connections between those processes and our everyday lives.

Every year, scientists and lifelong learners across the globe take part in various Earth Science activities, ranging from in-person events to activities to live streams. This week, Elevation Science will be posting every day, covering the themes of each day. Come along with us and we learn more, together, about the cool things our planet has to offer!

10/09/2026

Happy Fossil Friday!

You've heard us talking about them, but what are winter jackets? Do they keep fossils warm when it gets cold out? Not...really? Let's turn it over to Field Technician Adam!

10/08/2026

We would LOVE to see AI go through what paleontologists go through in the field 😂

Thanks so much to our friend Jinny Sisson for sponsoring a field jacket this year!The Skyewalker Site has produced quite...
10/06/2026

Thanks so much to our friend Jinny Sisson for sponsoring a field jacket this year!

The Skyewalker Site has produced quite a few sauropod limb bones since its discovery in 2023, and this jacket is no exception! This jacket contains a limb bone from a young long-neck dinosaur from the Jurassic Period, making it roughly ~148 million years old. That limb bone will be prepped in the CMC Paleo Prep Lab and might help us identify who it belonged to!

Happy World Teacher's Day!One of our favorite moments: Teaching moments. Some of the best feelings we can have in the fi...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teacher's Day!

One of our favorite moments: Teaching moments. Some of the best feelings we can have in the field or a classroom is watching that lightbulb go off in someone's head when they learn something new. The greatest part about that? We get to educate not only young minds just beginning their passion for natural history, but lifelong learners of all ages.

We also want to give a shout-out to all of the teachers we get to work with and all those who spend their days educating others. Your job is a difficult one, but one of the most vital. Thank you for all that you do to foster learning and curiosity!

10/02/2026

Welcome to "Jacket Palooza" with Elevation Science!

Jacket Palooza is a fun activity that we at Elevation Science have done many times throughout our summers. This is when our field paleontologists and participants have lots of dinosaur fossils to jacket and very little time, so we jacket them at the same time!

This obviously requires lots of hands and supplies, so the jackets are often placed close together and assigned to multiple people. With lots of plaster, water, burlap, jackets, and people... we get the job done!

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