Night Sky Program

The Night Sky program is guided by volunteer astronomers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO).  The volunteers begin the event with a presentation about the night sky. After the presentation visitors are provided an intimate viewing experience of dif......More

The Night Sky program is guided by volunteer astronomers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO).  The volunteers begin the event with a presentation about the night sky. After the presentation visitors are provided an intimate viewing experience of different heavenly bodies through telescopes provided by the CSASTRO astronomers.The Visitor Center and museum will remain open during the event until 10:30pm.Please dress warm for the event, nighttime temperatures can be uncomfortably cold above 8,000ft (2438.4m), even during the summer months.For information please check out the Night Sky Program page.

Please check in at the Visitor Center before joining the event.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Guided Hike - Volunteer-Led

Our volunteer Stu leads visitors on a 1-hour guided hike along the Petrified Forest Loop, sharing information about the geologic and human history of the Monument and making ecological observations of what he sees along the trail.Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Ce......More

Our volunteer Stu leads visitors on a 1-hour guided hike along the Petrified Forest Loop, sharing information about the geologic and human history of the Monument and making ecological observations of what he sees along the trail.Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

Excavation Pit Talk - Volunteer Led

Stop by our Demonstration Excavation Pit to meet Dr. Bob, a retired geologist who is knowledgeable about all things fossils! Learn about the history of excavation at the Monument and see what the fossil-bearing rocks look like in the ground.The Excavation Pit is along t......More

Stop by our Demonstration Excavation Pit to meet Dr. Bob, a retired geologist who is knowledgeable about all things fossils! Learn about the history of excavation at the Monument and see what the fossil-bearing rocks look like in the ground.The Excavation Pit is along the Petrified Forest Loop. Ask in the Visitor Center for directions.

Art in the Park

Join professional artists to capture the natural beauty of Florissant Fossil Beds through coloring, drawing, and fossil rubbings. All ages welcome and all supplies provided, just add YOU!Come to the big amphitheater behind the Visitor Center.

Farmer's Market Booth at Woodland Park - Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds

On two Fridays in June and July, the Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds will have a booth set up at the Woodland Park Farmer’s Market. Stop by to learn about our park, pick up some Junior Ranger books, and meet a Park Ranger!Come to Memorial Park in Woodland Park, CO.

Memorial Park in Woodland Park, CO. Parking options vary for the farmer's market.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Florissant Junior Ranger Day

Junior Ranger Day at Florissant Fossils Beds National Monument includes events all day! Ask at the Visitor Center for details.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Guided Hike - Volunteer-Led

Our volunteer Stu leads visitors on a 1-hour guided hike along the Petrified Forest Loop, sharing information about the geologic and human history of the Monument and making ecological observations of what he sees along the trail.Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Ce......More

Our volunteer Stu leads visitors on a 1-hour guided hike along the Petrified Forest Loop, sharing information about the geologic and human history of the Monument and making ecological observations of what he sees along the trail.Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.