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JOIN THE WEST VIRGINIA
FOSSIL CLUB
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Fossil Club member Bill Hurst
examines a fossilized tree trunk embedded in a large
boulder. Please take a look at our other photos
from fossil outings. |
Since 1993,
the West Virginia Fossil Club based in Clarksburg, West Virginia has encouraged West
Virginians to share in the excitement of fossils and fossil collecting.
WVFC meets the first Friday of every
month except January and February at the Oldies Diner/T&L Hot Dogs on
the old Bridgeport Hill Road in Clarksburg, WV.
Meetings
start at 7:00 PM and usually last for about two hours. The monthly meetings sometimes
feature a trained paleontologist or geologist and are always fun and educational. More
often than not, members proudly show off their newest fossils or
rocks and talk about West Virginia's natural history.
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Every month (weather permitting), WVFC organizes a fossil
dig for registered club members. While most outings are to locations in West Virginia, at
least once or twice a year the club travels out of state in search of fossils. Usually,
fossil expeditions are day trips and members bring a picnic lunch. These outings are great
way to grow your personal fossil collection and learn more about the state's geological
history.
 Fossil Trilobites
found by Rudy Durci, club Vice President
Joining WVFC is only $20.00 a year for individuals and just
$25.00 for your whole family. Members receive a monthly newsletter and may participate in
the fossil outings. (The membership year begins September 1. Anyone who joins after
February 1st may pay half price for a half year membership.)
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