Why we do it
Sharing what we have learned
A key component of our mission at High Plains Paleontology is to share what we have learned about the ancient world. We also recognize a need to provide educational opportunities in natural history, and we strive to educate the general public on the many different facets of paleontology and why it matters in our world today.
It is our hope to deliver educational programming in paleontology to school groups through both in-person and remote outreach, with the goal of serving schools and interested communities in several states.
How it feels in the room
No tests, no quizzes, no exams
This brand of educational delivery lets us go into topics that are typically scant in state earth science curriculums. As a natural-history-focused organization, we enjoy many of the benefits found in museum education — namely that students can engage without any pressure.
That has been cited by many as a more effective environment for learning science and other subjects. The lack of pressure allows students to engage more earnestly with the content, and it is exactly that pressure-free environment we hope to create.
Testomonials:
“At our state park, we provide many environmental and outdoor educational programs to all ages. We have had the pleasure of Brian Fernando and Dr. Pat Saulsbary lead some fascinating and intriguing programs for our visitors. Their expertise has taught young children to adults all about the discovery, identification, and collecting of prehistoric animals, how birds and dinosaurs may be related, the importance of the study of dinosaurs and so much more. The faces, smiles, and questions of our visitors after each program speaks volumes of how their love and passion for their mission exudes to all that are lucky enough to listen to them. We are blessed to have these two in the community and I hope others get a chance experience a program from them.”
Jody Moats
Park Manager
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
North Sioux City, SD
The Woodbury County Library had the pleasure of hosting High Plains Paleontology for a summer program ages 10+. The presentation was given by a Field Paleontologist, Brian Fernando, whom we greatly enjoyed. He had so much information and wonderful pictures. Everyone who attended was entertained! We look forward to having him again. This time for a youth/adult program with a little more in-depth as requested by our patrons.
Thank you Brian and High Plains Paleontology!
Woodbury County Library
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