Tomorrow, Sunday, 2/11, 4 female paleontologists will explain their current research with our fossils on a YouTube Premiere event. (youtube.com/user/AgateFoss…) Each presentation is 20 minutes. The first presentation is at 10 MT; second at 11 MT; third at 12 MT; fourth at 1 MT.

It's time! Session 1 starts in 5 minutes! Click on the link to catch the premiere of paleontologist Daniella Balassa. She will talk about an ancient camel group named Oxydactylus. [youtu.be/lMOSbTgDZ-o] Picture submitted by D. Balassa. Collage created by J. Gray.

It's time! Session 2 starts in 5 minutes! Click on the link to catch the premiere of paleontologist Kristin Watmore. She will talk about an ancient camel group named Stenomylus. [youtu.be/ctq_uaDMA9M] Picture submitted by K. Watmore. Collage created by J. Gray.

It's time! The final session starts in 5 minutes! Click on the link to catch the premiere of paleontologist Sunshyne Santos. She will talk about an ancient rhinoceras group named Menoceras. [youtu.be/degrOlMAwCk] Picture submitted by S. Santos. Collage created by J. Gray.

👩‍🎨Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is pleased to announce that Magan Ruthke, our February 2024 Artist-in-Residence, is in the park! 📅Don't miss Magan's free public program this Saturday, Feb 24th from 10-12! Visitors can paint alongside Magan as she talks about her work.

Sunrise at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is breathtaking! 🌄 15, 562 people experienced these beautiful moments in 2023! Yep, the NPS visitor stats are published. Check out all of your favorite parks' numbers at ow.ly/6w7y50QGMqR. 🔢 #MidwestNPS #Statistics

Paint with an Artist at Agate: "Patterns, Place, & the Natural World!" Reminder: Join Magan Ruthke, our February Artist-in-Residence, for a free public program tomorrow, Sat 2/24, from 10-12.

Agate's February Artist-in-Residence, Magan Ruthke, completed her 2-week residency on Saturday. Check out the art pieces she worked on while she was here! Thank you for your work, Magan! All pictures are Copyright by Magan Ruthke.

✔️Do you like birds? ✔️Are you between the ages of 18-30? ✔️Do you have any permanent disability? Yes? 🎉Then, we have a paid YES internship position for you at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument! 🥳 [YES = Youth Employment Steward] Apply at jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLe….

🦏What is the connection between rhinoceros and #PiDay? 🦷All Rhinocerotidae have a distinct set of molars, unlike any other animal. Their molars are shaped like the Pi symbol! 🦏Learn more facts about Menoceras on our website. (go.nps.gov/rhinos). Happy #PiDay2024!

Come play with us and @Oglala Lakota College Little Shop of Physics tomorrow, Sat 3/15, from 12-2pm! This is a FREE event with hands-on science experiments for the whole family! Drop-in anytime between 12-2. Do one experiment, or try them all!

Check out all the visitors having fun with science at Agate Fossil Beds! Thank you to Misty Brave and Jesse Pina from #OglalaLakotaCollege for bringing their #LittleShopofPhysics program to us. It was a blast! See you next year for #ScienceEducationDay!

Black & white landscape film photographer is in the house....or at Agate Fossil Beds! We are pleased to announce that our March Artist-in-Residence, John Emery, is at Agate Fossil Beds now through the end of March. Check out his program on Sat 3/23 from 10-12! Photo: J. Emery

📸Photography program tomorrow, Sat 3/23, from 10-12pm at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument! 📸Artist-in-Residence, John Emery, will share tips and tricks about black & white landscape film photography. 📸Meet at the Visitor Center theater.

Fantastic program by our Artist in Residence, John Emery, today at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument!

It's a gorgeous spring day here at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument... ...It's also April Fool's Day. Rangers woke up to a spring snow that dusted the park. With the rain that fell yesterday, the roads and pathways are slick. #AprilFoolsDay

Eclipse & Eclairs at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is happening now! Explore different types of eclipses through some hands-on activities. Earn cool stuff: 😎 NPS Eclipse badge 😎 Eclipse glasses 😎 Yummy eclairs (Thanks @BlackHillsParks&ForestsAssn

What do you do when the weather cancels your Eclipse & Eclairs program? 🤔 Give the program to your awesome local school, of course! We are happy to support Harrison Elementary School! Enjoy the eclipse! Thank you @BlackHillsParks for supplying the yummy treats! #Eclipse2024

What does the number 695 mean to you? It is the # of hours volunteers contributed to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument this fiscal year! We appreciate these amazing individuals who give their time, talent, and spirit to your park! The staff here can't manage without them.

Why did the animals at Agate go extinct? It was climate change. It's a good reminder to take care of our home on Earth Day and everyday! Check out this website for lots of simple conservation ideas. (nps.gov/subjects/conne…) #NationalParkWeek #EarthDay2024 #Conservation