DISCOVERY OF MAMMOTHS-WOOLY/COLUMBIAN: 
PRESERVATION AND
EXCAVATION
May 16-20 and September 26-30, 2010
Enjoy the chance of a lifetime to work at the world-renowned Mammoth Site with expert bonebed and laboratory curators, geologists and paleontologist. According to principal investigator Dr. Larry Agenbroad, "The Mammoth Site is truly a gift from nature - our inheritance held in trust for over 26,000 years." Once gigantic mammoths roamed freely on the high plains of North America. Now their remains lay undisturbed, entombed in the earth. Scientists estimate that more than 100 mammoths have accumulated in this small area. Learn how to excavate, record and preserve fossil material along with a site-related field trip. Come, help further research efforts already initiated at the Mammoth Site and increase its role in mammoth research.
Program in association with South Dakota/Regional Traveling
Studies.
Note: All excavation and lab work to be performed indoors at
the 23,000 square foot climate-controlled facility. The building covers
the entire sinkhole-dig site, visitor's center, classroom, offices and
gift shop. Portions of the costs for this program may qualify as a tax-deductible
gift. This program is offered in (Spring) May and (Fall) September. Participants
must be able to stand, bend, lift pails of dirt (20-30 lbs) and kneel
for extended time while participating in lab and excavation work. Physically
demanding and active program.
Accommodations and Meals: Rooms are nonsmoking, all accessible without stairs, cable TV, guest laundry, no pool. All meals included. Fly into Rapid City airport (RAP); shuttle to site available for additional cost.
For more details, contact:
South Dakota/Regional Traveling Studies
Marilyn Hovland, Director of Exploritas Programs at mjhovland1985@hotmail.com or call 1-605-348-1996
or
Exploritas at www.exploritas.org or 1-877-426-8056 and ask for program under Service Learning #8925 Discovery of Mammoths-Wooly/Columbian: Preservation and Learning.