Earth Science Field Trip
Edelman Fossil Park and Museum
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:45 AM to 6:00 PM

Join Professors Shruti Philips, Geoffrey Fouad, and Randye Rutberg as we visit a globally important fossil site, explore the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, observe full-scale reconstructions of dinosaurs, and sea creatures that roamed the region, and participate in a paleontological excavation and dig for real fossils from the Cretaceous. You'll have the chance to keep up to three fossils from your dig, while paleontologists continue their groundbreaking research on-site.

This trip is free and open to undergraduate Hunter College Geography and Environmental Studies majors and students enrolled in departmental courses (i.e., GEOG, GEOL, GTECH, PGEOG), and students must submit a complete Student Waiver Form.

What to bring: packed lunch, water, comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed-toed footwear - rubber boots are highly recommended for muddy or wet conditions

Meeting location: Bus pick up and drop off at 68th Street and Lexington Ave

To reserve your seat on the bus, do the following by October 16th: Fill out the Student Waiver Form available from the main office of the Department of Geography and Environmental Science (Room 1006 Hunter North) and leave in Professor Philips' mailbox.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Professor Shruti Philips at shruti.philips@hunter.cuny.edu.