The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society
Last updated January 31st, 2005
The Delaware Valley Paleontological Society (DVPS) is a non-profit organization fou nded in 1978 for the purpose of obtaining and sharing information about fossils in general, but particularly for those of the Delaware Valley and surrounding areas. Anyone with an interest in paleontology may join the DVPS to further their interest in this fascinating science.
Meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month from September to June, at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. The Academy is located at 19th and Parkway, Philadelphia. Speakers include both professional and amateur paleontologists.
Members receive a monthly newsletter, with information on the speaker, field trips, book reviews, and essays by the members. The Society also publishes a journal, The Mosasaur, which contains articles on fossils and geology related topics, especially those of local interest.
The DVPS also hosts a number of field trips to fossil sites. Typically these are day or weekend collecting trips in NJ, PA, or surrounding states, although occasionally we venture farther afield.
Every spring, a Fossil Fair is held. It features exhibits and activities by the members, along with talks on various paleontological topics.
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Feb 24th Membership info and application form Contents of available
copies of The Mosasaur,
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DVPS Journal The Mosasaur New Volume VII now available |
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