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.

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Dino Enthusiasts Wanted!

A new unscripted TV series is on the hunt for Canadians who are truly passionate about all things dinosaurs and palaeontology.

They’re looking for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilityies who dream about diffing up the past - literally.

Whether you’re a student, collector, fossil hunter, museum guide, or lifelong superfan, this is your chance to turn our passion into something unforgettable.

No TV experience required - just serious dino love.

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• Name
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Next Event

Field Trip

Cretaceous dinosaur bonebed & trackways near Raymond, AB

Saturday, July 12, 2025

NOTE: This field trip is currently full. You can still register to be added to the waiting list.

Leaders: Les Wingerter & Keith Mychaluk

APS member Les Wingerter will guide our group to a well-known dinosaur bone-bed eroding along the shores of a local reservoir. For a few of us “old members,” this will be a fun follow-up to a 1990s APS trip to the same locality. The site remains productive with the winds of southern Alberta constantly whipping up erosional waves and exposing new glimpses to the past. A 45-minute drive from the reservoir to a nearby dam will give our group an opportunity to explore a boulder field with scattered dinosaur footprints. The boulders are being ripped up from strata at the base of the dam’s spillway. Both localities will be suitable for families and involve short walks. The access water in mid July will likely be welcome too! There are many great campsites immediately adjacent to these localities. Please note this is a single-day trip. Raymond is about a 3-hour drive from Calgary (or 30 mins from Lethbridge). The fee is $10.

Due to the size of the site, this field trip will be capped at 30 participants. Please register early to avoid disappointment!

To register for this and any other trips, download and complete the field trip permission form.

Registration deadline is July 1.

For more information, see our events page.

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