About National Fossil Day
The National Park Service and the American Geosciences Institute host the annual National Fossil Day celebration during Earth Science Week in October.
National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value.
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