Meetings
A Community for Fans of Pre-History!
Whether you're an amateur or a professional in paleontology, you are welcome in this community. Members convene on the first Sunday of the month* to hear a lecture from a professional paleontologist, to show and tell their latest finds, and to share news on paleo-related events and dig sites. Can't make it to the meeting in-person? Members are sent a Zoom link to attend virtually before each meeting. Not a Member but considering joining? Attend your first Meeting in-person for free and see if it's a good fit!
Meeting Location 🏛️
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Exposition Park Constituent Service & Training Center🔗 - Facility access made possible by the generosity of the NHMLAC and Luis M. Chiappe, Head of Research and Collections.
Where to Park 🚗
Take the LA Metro 🚅
*Always check the Meeting schedule: Sometimes we meet on the 2nd Sunday to avoid scheduling conflicts (ex: Super Bowl Sunday), and traditionally there is no Meeting in August.
Calendar
November 2, 2025
Lecture via Zoom
Now You See it, Now You Don't - Black Light Reveals Spectacular Color Patterns on 2 and 3.8 Million-Year-Old North Carolina Fossils
Linda McCall
Linda McCall has written more than half a dozen papers on fossil sites in Oklahoma and Central Texas, as well as more than a dozen Abstracts on Avocational paleontology in Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida, and the conundrum of amateur collecting and collections. Ms. McCall has insights into the relationships among amateur collectors, professionals, and even fossil dealers.
December 7, 2025
In-Person Event
Holiday Party: Year-end Auction and Pot-luck celebration!
Don't miss our fantastic potluck, auction, and gift exchange. You are welcome to bring your favorite dish; special fossils, books, or fossil-related items to contribute to our auction; and a gift of no more than $20 for the optional gift exchange. We'll also be selling paleo merch and have fun games! We look forward to seeing everyone!