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The CFDC is offering 5 Day Excursions this summer. Participants will experience a fossil dig with a palaeontologist and the rustic adventures of base camp. This excursion is for the outdoors person who loves to camp and rough it. Base camp is located on the Manitoba Escarpment in an open field area with limited supplies. Participants will be expected to camp out in tents, cook on an open fire and be entertained by the day’s events.
The CFDC is dedicated to educating and challenging the minds and imaginations of individuals. We invite you to join us in exploring the geological and paleontological history of Southern Manitoba.
Your tour begins at the CFDC with learning about the prehistoric geography of southern Manitoba and the wondrous life that existed here. The tour features a 13m (43ft) Mosasaur and other marine creatures of the Late Cretaceous Seas – from plesiosaurs to ammonites and sharks. The tour includes rock types and their roles with fossils. You will learn about fossil collecting techniques, identification and the significance of fossils.
In our CFDC van, you will be taken to our dig site, a 20 minute drive from the Centre on the Manitoba Escarpment, where you will have the opportunity of exploring and excavating an 80 million year old sea floor after a discussion on rock and mineral formation, use of tools and the history of the dig site.
Feel free to bring in any fossils or rocks you’ve always wanted identified.
When - 2 tours available
July 21 - 25, 2008
August 11 - 15, 2008
Note: Please book one month in advance to ensure availability
Cost
$450.00 per person (max 7 people per tour)
Tour Inludes:
- A tour of the CFDC
- Transportation to and from dig site
- 5 days of fossil excavation (tools and equipment will be supplied)
- 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 suppers
- Snacks and beverages at the dig site
- Rain day activities (fossil preparation in laboratory)
- Site seeing and hiking
- Local geography
Additiona Information:
- Participants should be 14 years of age or over
- Maximum of 7 people per excursion, minimum 2 people (separate registrants will be booked at same time to reach minimum participants needed)
- All participants are to meet at the CFDC. Once here, our team will go over the program’s itinerary as well as a few ground rules and regulations. Participants are required to sign a personal injury waiver before tour begins.
- Please provide any allergy or dietary information on your registration.
- We ask that you respect the arrival time scheduled for your tour.
- All participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear (NO sandals). Appropriate footwear is a must... you will be hiking on ground upon which sure footing is required.
- Participants will be camping in tents for 5 days, 4 nights. Cooking will be done over an open fire or propane stove. There will be no running water at base camp. Bag showers and portable toilets will be provided.
- Participants are required to assist in daily tasks; wood gathering, loading field supplies and general clean up.
- It is important to emphasize that any fossils found at the site (and according to our curator, there are lots out there!) MUST REMAIN AT THE SITE. We are regimented by laws in regards to our digs and it is imperative that we follow these regulations.
- A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required with your registration. The remainder is payable on the day of, but prior to beginning, your tour.
- If it is necessary for you to cancel your booking, we ask that you inform us as soon as possible.
- Contact for tour booking: Yvonne Peters
Phone: (204) 822-3406 Fax: (204) 272-3303
Email: info@discoverfossils.com
Itinerary: (tentative and subject to change)
| Monday |
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9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
5:00 – 6:00 pm
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Meet at the CFDC and tour museum
Depart for base camp
Set up camp
Lunch
Introduction to excavating fossils & use of tools
Excavating
Supper |
| Tuesday - Thursday |
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9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 - 6:00 pm |
Breakfast
Load field supplies
Excavation
Lunch
Supper
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| Friday |
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9:00 am
9:30am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Breakfast
Load field supplies
Excavation
Lunch
Pack up base camp
Arrive back at the CFDC |
What to Bring :
Please ensure the following are brought with you to Morden, Manitoba. We will be traveling in 1 vehicle with limited room for bag space. Our base camp will be on the Escarpment and does not include running water or power.
Camping Equipment
- Tent – withstand rain and strong winds
- Bed dressing – mattress, sleeping bag, pillow etc.
- Towels
- Toiletries – towels, tooth brush, etc.
- Additional camping supplies - Flashlight, bug spray
Field Supplies
- Back pack or ruck sack
- Basic necessities – water bottle, sunscreen & hat
- Appropriate Foot Wear – hiking boots
- Manitoba Manual
- Notebook, camera, GPS are optional
Clothing
- Shorts (field and recreation)
- Pants, jeans or cargo pants (field and recreation)
- Shirts (please bring appropriate shirts for all temperatures)
- Warm long sleeve shirt (hoody or sweatshirt)
- Rain gear (top and bottom)
- Warm jacket for cool evenings
- Recreational shoes/shower shoes
- Recreational clothing for adventures into town
- Bathing suit (for showers or swimming on hot days)
Southern Manitoba temperatures in summer vary. We can expect thunderstorms with cooler winds or warm extremely humid days. Please be prepared for various weather.
Note: A manual with more detailed information will be provided to you after booking your tour.
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