September 2017 Meeting Moved to October 15, 2017!
The program will remain the same, just the date changes.
Tom Wolken and Gregg Wilson will be on site this Sunday just in case some new prospects found us and show up expecting the NPA to be there. We will take them out for a beer (or a root beer). If you want to hang out with us…
Sorry for the late notice and I hope you all can make it on October 15th.
NEW DATE:
NPA Meeting
October 15, 2017
1pm-3pm
Burke Room at the Burke Museum
Methane Seeps
Bill Halligan will share his experience of exploring fossilized methane seeps. These large mounds, in the area long ago covered by an inland sea, once offered a rich environment for life. Like the mounds at Tepee Buttes south of Colorado Springs, these land forms were not understood until the recent discovery of active seep sites on the ocean floor.
Bill is an NPA member and has studied these sites in the field. He has coordinated with other researchers who are investigating the fossils associated with ancient seeps, including joint field work this summer. The fossils he has expertly prepared are both fascinating and beautiful.
Bring a fossil to share at Show and Tell. Guests are always welcome to attend. See you there!
July Meeting – Sunday July 23, 2017
Our July NPA Meeting is generally a low key affair on the patio at The Burke Museum. Many folks are in the field during the mid-summer months, but we still like to meet up. Bring a fossil to talk about, some snacks to share and ideas for NPA to pursue.
Prospective members are always welcome!
Burke patio
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
June 2017 Hands-On Microfossil Event
With instruction from Brody Hovatter, NPA members sorted microfossils under microscopes for storage in the Burke collection.
Guest Speaker Brody Hovatter – Sunday May 21, 2017
We will begin our May 21, 2017 NPA Meeting a bit differently…
Brody Hovatter will provide a tour of the Burke collections at 1 p.m. on the 21st. The tour should only take 30 to 40 minutes, and a class from UW will be in on the tour too.
1:00 pm: Burke Collections Tour
1:35 pm: NPA Meeting starts in Burke Room
1:50 pm: Presentation by Brody Hovatter
Brody will be our speaker addressing:
Mammal Diversity and Ecology Across the KT Boundary
(and up to 1.2 million years afterwards)
Brody Hovatter is the Assistant Director of the DIG Field School and manager of the Wilson Paleontology Lab at the University of Washington. In addition to serving as Assistant Director, he has been an instructor for the program since 2014. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Washington in 2014. His research in the Wilson Lab focuses on fossil mammals from northeastern Montana, for which he has received funding from the Mary Gates Endowment as well as departmental awards within the Biology Department. He has presented his research at numerous conferences, including the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Washington. Brody has loved teaching since an early age, and has served as a research mentor or co-mentor for numerous undergraduate students at the University of Washington. He also enjoys participating in local scientific outreach, and has served as a tutor for many middle school and high school students in the Seattle area.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the May 21st meeting!
(Also: Another reminder about our Hands-On Activity in the Burke Room this Sunday, May 7th 10-2pm)
Hands-On Activity: Sunday, May 7, 2017
We’re teaming up with the DIG Field School to host a hands-on fossil activity at the Burke on Sunday, May 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great chance to learn more about the DIG, connect with like-minded paleo people, and get your hands dirty working on some fossils!
We will be piecing together fossil parts from either a turtle or a Triceratops frill–it will be like working on a big communal puzzle. Get to know other NPA Members in this informal setting. Bring finger food snacks to share.
Drop by the Burke Room from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Members, please RSVP directly to Tom.
Non-members, this is a members-only event; however, you may RSVP using the Contact Us form and become an NPA member at the event.
