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Fossil Hunt

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What to Bring

The fossil site is rugged, rocky, and unshaded. It's important that you prepare accordingly. Here's a list of items that will help you get the most out of your trip

  1. Sunscreen

  2. Water to drink

  3. hat with a wide brim

  4. Large umbrella

  5. Towel, mat or folding chair to sit on

  6. Small first aid kit. 

  7. Comfortable, sturdy, closed toe shoes or boots

  8. Long pants

  9. Sunglasses

  10. Bug Spray

  11. box (like a a copy paper box) or crate to put your finds in –.  Buckets don’t work for this.

  12. Old newspaper, bubble wrap, or other padding material to transport your finds.

  13. Necessary Tools:

    1. Hammer, preferably a rock hammer but a regular claw hammer will do.

    2.  Metal putty knife

    3. Flat head screwdriver. (not a good one)

    4. Safety Glasses are always good.

    5. Gloves

Where to Meet

Walmart Supercenter 690  Highway 78, Sumiton, AL

We will meet in this area  of the parking lot at the WalMart in Sumiton and caravan to the dig site once everyone has arrived.

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For questions or help, please call or text 205.894.1148 or email events@freshairfamily.org

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