National Fossil Day

National Fossil Day was established in the United States to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils. It was first held on October 13, 2010, during Earth Science Week. The National Park Service, the American Geosciences Institute, and more than 375 partners, including museums, institutions, organizations and other groups, joined together to educate the public about the value of fossils. Hundreds of activities were hosted across the United States aimed at improving public understanding of the world's fossil heritage.[1]

A mastodon tibia, National Fossil Day 2011

The second National Fossil Day 2011 was observed on October 12, 2011 with events at museums, parks, universities, and non-profit organizations.[2] National Fossil Day 2012 was celebrated on October 17, 2012 with an opening event held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. Similar events have been held annually.[3]

The official National Fossil Day Logo was introduced in 2010 and is used on promotional items and event websites every year. The logo features a fossil titanothere, a prehistoric mammal.

  • Official NFD Logo—oval badge
  • Official NFD Logo—rectangular poster

Annual Artwork

Each year new National Fossil Day Artwork is created and announced in mid-January on the event website, depicting a prehistoric organism:

An annual National Fossil Day Art Contest is hosted by the National Park Service and the National Fossil Day Partnership. The theme for the year is announced in the Spring and people of all ages are invited to submit fossil-inspired, original artwork. Contest rules and an entry form are available on the official National Fossil Day website. The art contest themes for past years include:

  • 2019 Theme: Extinct Giants and Survivors of the Last Ice Age
  • 2018 Theme: The Age of Reptiles–More Than Just Dinosaurs
  • 2017 Theme: The Future of Fossils: People Studying and Caring for Our Fossil Heritage
  • 2016 Theme: Your Favorite Fossil from a National Park
  • 2015 Theme: Postcards from the Past
  • 2014 Theme: Fossil Neighborhoods
  • 2013 Theme: Your Nomination for Our National Fossil
  • 2012 Theme: Careers in Paleontology
  • 2011 Theme: Fossils in My Backyard
  • 2010 Theme: Paleontology: Preserving the Past for our Future


References
  1. "National Fossil Day 2010 Events Archive". United States National Park Service. July 22, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  2. "National Fossil Day 2016 Events". United States National Park Service. Oct 11, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. "National Fossil Day - Home". nature.nps.gov. Retrieved 2015-10-15.
  4. "Fossils of the 2019 National Fossil Day Artwork (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.
  5. "Logo and Artwork - National Fossil Day (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov.
  6. "Fossils of the 2017 National Fossil Day Artwork". Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  7. "Fossil Discovery Center Plans Host of Activities for National Fossil Day". prweb.com. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  8. "5th Annual National Fossil Day". myfossil.org. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  9. "Celebrate National Fossil Day, October 15!". myfossil.org. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
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