Episode #108:  Fossils and Minerals

In this episode we visit dinosaur excavation sites in Montana and North Dakota. We learn from paleontologists how fossils are discovered and excavated. We go to the lab to see how they prepare and preserve the excavated bones. We visit Custer State Park to learn about the Spires, the Needles and other rock formations found in the Black Hills.

Guest Experts
Bradley Block
At the time of the filming, Bradley was the Chief of Interpretation at Custer State Park. He is now at Jewel Cave National Monument near Custer, SD.
National Association for Interpretation, Region 5 Director
Master Interpretive Manager Award 2007

Tyler Lyson, Paleontologist Director/President
Marmarth Research Foundation Lab in Marmarth, North Dakota.

Barbara Benty, Laboratory Director
Marmarth Research Foundation Lab in Marmarth, North Dakota

Joe Rezza, Teacher
New York, New York

Dr. Louis Taylor, Retired geologist/paleontologist

Bob Rossi, Chemist/Volunteer at the Marmarth Research Foundation Lab
Brooklyn, New York

Nature Adventures
The video modules, photos, and resources found on this website are designed to accompany the Nature Adventures television series airing on South Dakota Public Broadcasting (Television Schedule).  On this site you will find short education videos and interesting factoids in the "Modules" section, lesson plans in the "Resources" section, and terms and definitions in the "Glossary" section. The Nature Adventures team, Todd and Terri, also took many photos during their adventures; these can be found in the "Photo Gallery" section.  The series can be viewed at your convenience by clicking the "Watch Online" section.  We hope you enjoy a unique look at South Dakota's nature through the adventures of the series hosts, Todd and Terri.

School Visits
Does your classroom watch Nature Adventures? You may be interested to know that Todd and Terri from Nature Adventures will be available for classroom visits to elementary and middle schools in SD!  They will bring along some samples from the various rocks, plants, and animals that they have found while exploring SD for the series. To schedule a visit by the Nature Adventures team, email info@sdnatureadventures.org .

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