Utah Friends of Paleontology

From dinosaurs to trilobites, Utah is world famous for its fossils. The Utah State Paleontologist is the statewide advisor to an organization called the Utah Friends of Paleontology. The Utah Friends of Paleontology is dedicated to public involvement in paleontology, for the citizens of Utah. The only qualification for membership is an interest in fossils. Why rely on books and television to learn about Utah’s heritage, when the Utah Friends of Paleontology offers hands-on activities? Learn about fossils and the science of paleontology through participation in local chapter activities: lectures, demonstrations, museum visits, field trips, excavations, laboratory work, and certification programs for paraprofessional training. Join the Utah Friends of Paleontology.

1. To promote popular interest and education in paleontology and related subjects.

2. To sponsor and encourage the formation and development of local chapter of members throughout the State of Utah, and by and through such means to preserve and protect the paleontological resources of Utah for the mutual benefit and enjoyment of all.

3. To encourage the involvement and support of local museums and educational institutions in paleontology.

Utah Geological Survey
1594 W. North Temple
P.O. Box 146100
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6100
(801) 537-3300
http://www.ugs.state.ut.us

Utah Friends of Paleontology is a statewide non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Utah’s fossil resources through public education and volunteer support of sponsoring institutions. Certification classes train UFOP members to assist paleontologists in a variety of ways. As a trained volunteer, you can participate in museum sponsored digs, specimen preparation projects, and public outreach programs.

Please enroll me as a member of the Utah Friends of Paleontology for the calendar year _____.
As a member, I will do what I can to further the cause of paleontology and the preservation of Utah’s paleontological sites. I understand that the Utah Friends of Paleontology and its members comply with existing state and federal regulations governing the preservation of paleontological resources.

Name ______________________________       Check or Money Order
Address ____________________________
___________________________________       Family Membership - $20
City, State, Zip ______________________       Individual - $15
Email ______________________________       Student - $10

Check the chapter you wish to join, and mail your dues to the respective address below.

9 Utah Friends of Paleontology             9 Utah Friends of Paleontology               9 Utah Friends of Paleontology  
Castle Valley "Raptor" Chapter             Great Basin Chapter                             Southwestern Chapter
College of Eastern Utah                            Utah Geological Survey                           P.O. Box 910066
451 East 400 North                                  P.O. Box 146100                                    St. George  UT  84791
Price UT 84501                                        Salt Lake City UT 84114-6100

9 Utah Friends of Paleontology                9 Utah Friends of Paleontology
Uinta Basin Chapter                              Utah Valley Chapter
Utah Field House of                                 Earth Science Museum
Natural History State Park                        Brigham Young University
235 East Main                                         1655 North Canyon Road
Vernal UT 84078                                      Provo UT 84602