Welcome to the Dallas Paleo Website
The Dallas Paleontological Society was founded in 1984 for the purpose of promoting interest in and knowledge of the science of paleontology. It was intended by the founding members that the Society would be a network for the exchange of data between professionals and serious amateurs in this field.
Regular Meeting Program Held April 10The Chronicles of Barnacles The Dallas Paleontological Society met at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10th (we’re back to the normal 2nd Wednesday), at the Brookhaven College Geotechnology Institute (Building H) of Brookhaven College (3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch). Andy Gale, University of Portsmouth, spoke on “Darwin's beloved barnacles - amazing and unusual fossils”. Charles Darwin's main research for many years was on barnacles, and he described all the fossil ones available in the 1860s. New discoveries of superbly preserved fossils, including some from Texas, provide a new history of these amazing crustaceans who attach with their heads and then build a limestone wall around their bodies.
Dr. Gale taught geology at several colleges and the Department of Palaeontology at the Natural History Museum in London. He was then Geology Chair at the University of Greenwich for 11 years, before joining the University of Portsmouth, on Britain’s south coast (the “Jurassic Coast”) in 2007. He is a specialist in fossil echinoderms and barnacles, on which he has published extensively, and conducts research into Cretaceous stratigraphy, chemostratigraphy and cyclostratigraphy. DPS meetings are free and open to the public. Our hospitality team provided a main course and a few sides, but we always need help to feed all of us! Members brought whatever they wanted to share - vegetable platters, sides, salads, chips and crackers, or desserts and treats. Everyone is welcome to bring fossils for show and tell, or for identification help. We hope to see you there next month! Arizona (Tucson) Gem, Mineral, Fossil ShowDealers come from all over the world to Tucson every year. Dates for 2019 were: Feb. 2 to Feb.16. Roger Farish has put together a slide show of the sites and fossils that can be found there. If you are interested in viewing the show, it is on YouTube at this link:
This is just an example of the paleo treasures that can be found in 400 dealer locations. www.mineralshowslld.com is the company that produces and manages the Tucson show. Fossil Bits and Pieces
https://www.aaps-journal.org/the-paleontograph.html
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Newsletter: The Fossil Record, the Society’s monthly newsletter, is sent to all members. Special Events: Members receive Eblasts on surprise events and reminders of upcoming events. DPS Website: Current members have access to the Members section of the DPS website, which includes the Membership Directory, past newsletters, and more. Field Trips: Some field trips have limited access (quarries, Oklahoma trilobites, etc.), and some field trips are designated members-only. Excavations: Participation in Fossil Bureau of Investigation (FBI) excavations. Discounts: Fossil prep kits, display items, books, and other unique items are occasionally offered at a discount to members. Occasional Papers: Each Occasional Papers is a collection of in-depth articles on paleontology written by members. One copy per membership is free to members immediately following publication. Past Occasional Papers are available for purchase. Volunteerism: Volunteer opportunities to work the DPS booths provides community outreach, interaction with the public, and occasionally free entry to an event. Family: Family Membership provides a discount to a second adult and allows for PIT Crew membership in which children can participate in special PIT Crew-only workshops, classroom activities, and field trips. About Us and Our Monthly MeetingsThe Dallas Paleontological Society normally meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM at Brookhaven College, unless we have something special happening that month. Please check our Calendar for exact dates. Come meet with us, hear a speaker, learn about paleontology, and bring your unidentified fossils and unique finds to share with the group. You will be welcome, and we will enjoy meeting you. Beware of big words! For a map of our meeting location Click Here. | Upcoming Events
DPS Officers for 2019The results of the election of officers for 2019 are: (left to right after Rocky Manning) President: Philip ScogginsVice President: Stephan Gozdecki Fossil Record Editor: Estee Easley Treasurer: Pam Lowers Secretary: Ming Lee The PIT Crew
For more information, Click the link here or click the link under the home page called "For Kids - The Pit Crew" , to see policies, upcoming events, announcements, and how to sign up to take advantage of this new program. Join us nowCome and join us for a great time at our next meeting, and click below to become a member. Individual and Family memberships are available, and kids can participate in the PIT Crew (Paleontogists In Training). |
The Paleontologists In Training is a program of the DPS that is open to kids from age 7 to 15. If you are interested in fossils, want to have fun on field trips, and like learning about our beautiful world, come join us at one of our meetings, or field trips. You will find it educational, and fun at the same time!Buy DPS Books OnlineYou can now buy books from the DPS online by clicking the "Store" button on the navigation bar at the top of this page. If you buy online, and we ship the books to your home, you will have a shipping charge and tax. If you buy the book at a meeting, you will not have to pay the shipping fee or tax. Check out this new service. Questions For DPS?If You have any questions about the Dallas Paleo Society feel free to: Contact Us Hot Line 817-355-4693 |
Who we areThe DPS is a group of professional and amateur paleontologists that want to exchange information, interact, and continue their education in paleontology. We meet once a month on the second Wednesday evening of the month at Brookhaven College, Building H.
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Contact Us at 817-355-4693.
| Why join usWe have fun. We learn stuff. We go cool places. We find interesting things. We make new friends.
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If you have a question, if you have a fossil that you cannot identify, or need a site investigation, contact the Fossil Bureau of Investigation for help.