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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, field trips, and newsletters
  • two 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.

Kids
Educational games and activities on the web for children. 		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.

Mineral Wells Fossil Park
Based on a lot of hard work by the Dallas Paleontological Society and the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce, the Mineral Wells Fossil Park is now open for public collecting, Friday through Monday. Admisson is free.
Fossil Fest
We had a great show in 2010! See you next year!
First full weekend in December
Dec 3 & 4, 2011
Indoors at Old Settler's Association Headquarters
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. 28, 29, & 30, 2011
Indoors at Somervell County Expo Center
Glen Rose, TX
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The Paleontological Society of Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 		Last modified: 26 Apr 2011, MKS
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