Fossil-Collecting Field Trips

Join us for a trip through time with one of our exciting fossil collecting trips! Explore the ancient seas of central New York with the help of our expert staff. Search for trilobites, brachiopods, and a myriad of other ocean creatures up to nearly 400 million years old! PRI provides the necessary tools of the trade, including rock hammers and a fossil identification guide. However, you will want to bring something to store all of the fossils that you find. Trip participants meet at each location, which are about 1 to 2 hours from Ithaca.  The sites are fairly accessible with parking. However, the sites do not have convenient restroom facilities. Make sure you have sun protection and sensible footwear. Dress for sitting on rocks, near scratchy bushes, and getting dirty!   PRI fossil collecting field trip schedule:  July 13: near Hamilton, NY August 3: near Sheds, NY  Collecting at each site begins at 11 am and ends at 2 pm. The site near Hamilton may be the best for young children.  Pa