Welcome to the home page of the Paleontological Society of Austin, Texas.

Come and join us! We go on monthly field trips and if you enjoy fossils you will have a great time. Children are welcome and many of our field trips are suitable for kids. See the field trip calendar.

Purpose: The PSoA is a scientific, non-profit, community-based organization devoted to the study of fossils. Our goals are: advancing the state of the science, educating the public, and collecting and identifying fossil specimens. Activities include:
  • monthly meetings
  • frequent field trips
  • monthly newsletter
  • annual fossil shows
  • irregular technical publications
  • educational presentations
  • exchanges of specimens and information with amateur and professional paleontologists world-wide
The focus is primarily on Texas fossils, fossil collecting in Texas and involvement with Central Texas organizations. PSoA is a member of the South Central Federation of Mineral Societies.
Meetings
Normally 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
But always check the calendar
Austin Gem and Mineral Society (map)
6719 Burnet Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-9546
The public is invited.
Localities
Looking for fossils to collect or just to admire? Follow this link and select Texas from the pulldown list for a map to Austin and Texas fossil localities, organizations, museums, and events.

Kids
Educational games and activities on the web for children.
Fossil Fest
We had a great show in 2008! See the photo gallery.
First full weekend in December
Dec 5 & 6, 2009
Old Settler's Association Headquarters
INDOORS!
Highway 79, Round Rock, TX
(3 miles east of IH-35, next to Dell Diamond)

Fossilmania
Exhibits, dealers & door prizes.
Last weekend in October
Oct. 30, 31, & Nov. 1, 2009
Somervell County Expo Center
INDOORS!
Glen Rose, TX

http://www.texaspaleo.com/psa/ Last modified: 7 Nov 2009, MKS

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    American Federation of Mineral Societies
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