El Paso Natural History Tours | Dinosaur Footprints of Mount Cristo Rey
Dates: | April 27, 2024 |
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Meets: | Sa from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
Location: | Various |
Cost: | $0.00 |
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Giant footprints! Visit the only dinosaur fossils in the border region. This field trip is open to OLLI members and those interested in learning about OLLI. There are two stops with only a few hundred feet of light hiking. Hear the story of how these dinosaur tracks were found and what kind of dinosaurs were roaming around our region. The trail is rocky so make sure to wear proper footwear. This tour is on 4/27 from 9-11 a.m.
Fee: | $0.00 |
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Eric Kappus
Dr. Eric Kappus is a Biology/Geology Professor at Southwest University at El Paso. He is also a Research Associate Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, a research Paleontologist for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and president of the 501 (c)(3) Celebration of our Mountains. Dr. Kappus researches trace fossils in the El Paso region, where he has reported over 35 different types, including dinosaur footprints.