The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society is an official National Fossil Day Partner.

The National Park Service and the American Geological Institute are partnering to host the third annual National Fossil DayTM on
October 17, 2012 during Earth Science Week.

National Fossil DayTM 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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Ventura County is home to a wide range of fossils.  The most complete Pygmy Mammoth ever found, was discovered in 1994, on Santa Rosa Island. 

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In April 2005, a Southern Mammoth fossil was discovered in Moorpark during the construction of new homes.  In the same location, parts of a Columbian Mammoth, Western horse, a large-headed llama, a rabbit, a kangaroo rat and other rodent ancestors were discovered.

The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society organizes local Field Trips to collect clam shells and whale fossils. 

As part of the Tri-County Education Committee, we have donated two general Fossil Boxes to the Ventura County Library System.  These  Boxes are available for Educators to check out.

We will be celebrating National Fossil Day, with Junior Paleontologist activities.  We are inviting the public to participate at our
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 Annual Gem & Mineral Show

 November 17th and 18th, 2012.

 
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