GP Nature Club - Rocks & Relics

Do you dig ancient history? Unearth the wonders of the past at our next GP Nature Club event: Rocks & Relics!

Join us for a hands-on exploration of geology, fossils, and prehistoric life at beautiful 劳埃德公园. We’re teaming up with expert professors from Tarrant County College—including geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists—for a fun and educational event perfect for curious minds of all ages. Come ready to discover what’s hidden beneath your feet!

✨ 活动详情 ✨
📆 Saturday, September 27
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
📍 Loyd Park, 3401 Ragland Rd, Grand Prairie
💲 $20 per vehicle (includes all activities)

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🔎 Theme Focus
Geology, fossils, and ancient history

🪨 Stations & Activities

• Fossil Dig! – Excavate hidden “fossils” buried in sand like a junior paleontologist.
• Fossils of North Texas – See real fossils from our region and learn about the ancient seas that once covered it.
• Fossil Crafts – Sketch your favorite fossil or make a paper trilobite to take home.
• Dinosaur Guessing Game – Match the clues to the correct dino!
• Dino Detective – Use trackways to figure out how big dinosaurs were and how they moved.
• Mineral Mystery – Test your skills in identifying minerals by color, shape, and hardness.
• Rock & Mineral Wonderland – Explore sparkling crystals and colorful rocks up close.

📢 Mini-Presentation (10:30 a.m.)
🗿 “Stories in Stone” – Discover what fossils and rocks can teach us about ancient life and landscapes.

🎁 Extras
📘 Rock ID cards
📄 Fossil rubbing sheets
😄 Geology jokes & trivia signs throughout the site