Fossil Identification Workshop

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Nell's Woodland | Ottawa, IL

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Join us for a fascinating exploration of Illinois' prehistoric past. This hands-on program is designed for fossil enthusiasts of all ages and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to identify fossils found in the state.

February 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nell's Woodland
2000 Alexis Ave
Ottawa, IL 61350

Register online at go.illinois.edu/FossilID

For questions or if you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at [email protected] or 815-224-0896. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
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Nell's Woodland , 2000 Alexis Avenue,Ottawa, Illinois, United States

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