Porch Programs, offered daily during the summer months, introduce visitors to the geology and paleontology of Fossil Butte. Approximately 20-30 minutes in length.

Quarry Program: "Aquarium in Stone" What better way to explore a fossil park than with a paleontologist in a fossil quarry. On Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, 11:00am-4:00pm (weather permitting) visitors can participate in the scientific collection of fossils. This is a great opportunity to get your hands dirty and see a fossil revealed after being buried in stone for 50 million years!

All fossils remain in the monument's museum collection for scientific study. Allow 1.5 hours for this program.

If you discovered a fossil while participating in this program, go here to view the data collected.

Guided Hikes The summer schedule offers a variety of guided hikes. Inquire at the visitor center for details on geology hikes, wildflower walks, night hikes, children's hikes, and birding opportunities.