The Alberta Palaeontological Society (APS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1986. Our main goal is to promote the science of palaeontology through study and education. The APS makes important contributions to the field by discovering new findings and responsibly collecting, curating, and displaying significant fossil specimens. We are passionate about educating the general public, sharing knowledge about palaeontological discoveries, and fostering an appreciation for the ancient past.
Moreover, the society is committed to preserving palaeontological materials for the benefit of future generations. To achieve our mission, the APS actively collaborates with professional and academic communities, working together to safeguard and enhance the understanding of Alberta's rich cultural heritage.
The Alberta Palaeontological Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to spreading the wonders of palaeontology, ensuring that people of all ages can explore and appreciate the fascinating world of prehistoric life.
Announcements
2025 Field Trips!
The Alberta Palaeontological Society is excited to announce our field trip schedule for 2025! We have a variety of trips planned, including some new locations and some old favourites.
- Saturday, June 21, 2025: Eocene plants & insects, Republic, Washington, USA
- Saturday, July 5, 2025: K/Pg Boundary, Knudsen’s Farm, Huxley, AB
- Saturday, July 12, 2025: Cretaceous dinosaur bonebed & trackways near Raymond, AB
- Friday–Sunday, August 15–17, 2025: Grasshopper Glacier (Part 1) & Beartooth Butte (Part 2), near Cooke City, Montana
- Saturday, September 6, 2025: Fossils-in-Tyndall Building Stone, Walking tour, Calgary, AB
- Friday, November 28 - Saturday, November 29 Dates and details to be finalized: Dinovember sleepover at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, AB!
For additional information (including detailed descriptions and a sign-up form), please see the March 2025 issue of the bulletin or the Field Trips page.
Next Event
Field Trip
Eocene plants & insects, Republic, Washington, USA
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Leader: Georgia Hoffman
Our own Georgia Hoffman, a palaeobotanist, is volunteering to lead our first expedition to Washington State. We will gather in Republic, WA to tour the Stonerose Interpretive Center & Eocene Fossil Site (see www.stonerosefossil.org). The locality entombs an Eocene (49 million year old) fossil ecosystem including flora, fauna and insects that were buried under volcanic ash and sediments within an ancient lake. Along with an interpretive centre tour, we will be able to excavate the shale beds and search for our own fossils! This is a family-friendly venue and should be a great educational experience. Republic is about a 9-hour drive from Calgary. Note the date is subject to change as details are still pending. The fee is $10, plus a fee payable to Stonerose (around $18 USD).
To register for this and any other trips, download and complete the field trip permission form.
Registration deadline is May 30.
For more information, see our events page.
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