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From dinosaurs to trilobites, Utah is world famous for its fossils. The Utah Friends of Paleontology is dedicated to public involvement in paleontology for the citizens of Utah. The only qualification for membership is an interest in fossils. Learn about fossils and the science of paleontology through participation in local chapter activities: lectures, demonstrations, museum visits, field trips, excavations, laboratory work, and paraprofessional training opportunities. Expand your knowledge and skills while contributing to citizen science!
1. To promote popular interest and education in paleontology and related subjects.
2. To sponsor and encourage the formation and development of local chapter of members throughout the State of Utah, and by and through such means to preserve and protect the paleontological resources of Utah for the mutual benefit and enjoyment of all.
3. To encourage the involvement and support of local museums and educational institutions in paleontology.
daleegr(at)aim.com
Vice President: Jennifer Asleson
dino-chick(at)hotmail.com
Secretary: Joe Dabelko
jdabelko(at)aol.com
Treasurer: Tim Bussian
tmbussian(at)gmail.com
Communications Officer: BJ Nicholls
bjnicholls@utahpaleo.org
Past President: Lee Shenton
Statewide Advisors:
James I. Kirkland, Utah State Paleontologist
jameskirkland@utah.gov
Martha Hayden, Paleontological Assistant, Utah Geological Survey
marthahayden@utah.gov
Statewide Managers
Education Manager: Deanna Brandau
deebrandau@gmail.com
Public Relations Manager: Jean Acheson
jachwest@comcast.net
Utah Friends of Paleontology currently has five active chapters. You’re invited to attend any chapter’s meetings; all you need to have is an interest! We recommend that you check out the UFOP chapter that’s most convenient for you. Please note that due to the pandemic, meetings are being conducted online at the option of individual chapters.
Check the News & Events page for information about local chapter activities.
• Great Basin Chapter (meets in Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Uinta Basin Chapter (meets in Vernal, Utah)
• Castle Country Chapter (meets in Price, Utah)
• Southwestern Chapter (meets in St. George, Utah)
• Gastonia Chapter (meets in Moab, Utah)
