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prioritization
public can collect there
difficult or cannot be brought back to U.S.
natural places where fossils can be in situ
museums w/ local collections
increasing chance of fossil removal, import to U.S., & ownership
very common
low scientific value
not for commercial use
low cultural heritage value
not a vertebrate
surface collected w/ no tools
affiliations
local clubs & societies
museums
universities
* especially associated w/ paleontology
excursions/tours
legal/ethical considerations:
may be financially motivated â make sure collecting is legal
if it is legal, it still might be unethical to remove them
ownership
some countries/regions may âownâ all fossils
some collectors act as âcustodiansâ
BE CLEAR about local ownership laws
Hungry Hollow
Hungry Hollow parking
end of the road to the right, west side of quarry
Hungry Hollow bathrooms
none
Hungry Hollow rules
trespassing & collection â must be a member of CCFMS
group field trips seem dated
limited info on membership
follow CCFMS rules & Code of Ethics
no other rules clear, but surface collecting is supposedly successful
Hungry Hollow search strategies
visual search & rock smashing IF permitted
Hungry Hollow hazards
sunburn
incline & loose/slippery ground
sharp objects
eye hazards & impact (if metal tools allowed)
possible: poison ivy, snake, ticks/stinging insects
Hungry Hollow items
safety:
safety glasses
work gloves, long pants, knee pads
sun protection
tools:
rock hammer, chisels, flat crowbar, small shovel
storage:
bucket, brush, padded envelopes, bubble wrap, towels
Hungry Hollow geo/form/age
Devonian
Hungry Hollow Formation
on top, south side of quarry
Arkona Shale
bottom of quarry up to ~20 ft high
Hungry Hollow fossils
crinoids, trilobites, horn coral, cephalopods
Rock Glen Conservation Area
Rock Glen parking
close to the entrance is best
can probably go to other lot by museum
Rock Glen bathrooms
available during âonâ season
porta potties during âoffâ season
* think theyâre near museum
Rock Glen rules
May-Oct all week
$4.25 per person
ONE fossil
NO digging, tools, or bikes!
Rock Glen search strategies
visual (no tools!)
Rock Glen hazards
uneven & slippery ground
roots, rock/gravel in/around water, wet mud & stones, algae/gunk
sunburn
possible:
faster flowing/deeper water
flora & fauna
Rock Glen items
safety:
knee pads
sun protection
tools:
hands!
tall boots, waders, water shoes
storage:
hand lens
waterproof backpack
padded envelopes, bubble wrap, towels
Rock Glen geo/form/age
Devonian ~350 mya
Hungry Hollow Formation
Erosion
Rock Glen Falls & Ausable River release fossils from the HH formation
Rock Glen fossils
brachiopods, horn coral, trilobites, crinoids, cephalopods, bryozoans
Burgess Shale Fossil Hikes
2 national parks in British Columbia
NO COLLECTING!
Burgess Shale
Cambrian - 508 mya
fossils are found high in the mountains
Burgess Shale fossils
Burgess Shale â 3 hikes
Walcott Quarry
Mount Stephen
Stanley Glacier
Burgess Shale fees
Admission: $11.00
Parking pass: $75.25
PLUS the fee for the program
Burgess Shale items
warm layers & rain gear
food/water
hiking boots & poles
backpack
sun protection & bug spray
NO PETS