Fossil Fair is the Victoria Palaeontology Society’s annual public education display and fundraiser (free, donations optional). This year, it will take place on the weekend of March 21 to 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Tillicum Shopping Centre.
Fossil Fair encourages public awareness of ancient life on Vancouver Island and pride in BC’s fossil heritage. At Fossil Fair, VicPS members share our specimens; demonstrate how to be citizen scientists (find, record, preserve, study fossils); highlight discoveries and research contributions by citizen scientists; and help the public to identify BC fossils they bring in.
The base display consists of over 15 cases of fossils from various geological ages on Vancouver Island, hands-on fossil displays and descriptive posters, plus interactive activities. This year’s activities include a scavenger hunt, fossil sand box, micro-fossil display, hands-on fossil display, an origami station, craft table and fossil ID station.
We also welcome participation by like-minded associates. This year the BC Fossil Management Office, the Royal BC Museum, and Passport to Science will join us, bringing their expertise and
activities. Welcome!
