Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds Inc

A nonprofit organization

$145 raised

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$50,000 Goal


Do you remember the first place where nature truly stopped you in your tracks
—the sights, the sounds, the smells that stayed with you forever?

Your generosity today creates that kind of life-changing moment possible 
for more than 70,000 people every year.

At Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, just an hour west of Colorado Springs, over 6,000 acres and 15 miles of trails invite people of all ages to pause, connect, and be transformed by the natural world.

With your support, more people can experience this wonder—not someday, but right now.

👉 You can make your generous monthly gift today to protect this treasure and open it to all who seek it.


Your generous donation today supports:

  • K through 12 onsite and classroom programs with bus transportation and educational materials
  • Art in the Park family friendly experiences
  • Financial support for paleo research interns and interpretive ranger interns
  • Purchase of trail maps, Jr. Ranger booklets, fossil research equipment, infrastructure and trail project materials
  • Purchase of astronomy equipment for the Monument's Dark Sky programs attended by over 1000 visitors each year
  • Seminar education on a wide variety of topics related to the environment, fossil research and the cultural history of the Pikes Peak area
  • Supplies for Citizen Scientist and Heritage Day programs for visitors of all ages

By setting up a monthly recurring donation today you become eligible 
for an annual membership to the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds! 

To join our membership go to our website: www.fossilbeds.org

Mission

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a non-profit organization that helps support and promote a wide variety of park activities through fundraising, educational programs, friend raising, volunteerism and awareness building.

The Friends assist the National Park Service in protecting our national treasures for future generations.

We support the park with their interpretive, educational and scientific research activities. Activities include providing for the park's Junior Ranger program, educational field trips, seminars, community outreach programs and the Geo Scientist in Parks Intern Program. We support park environmental restoration endeavors and infrastructure projects.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds Inc

Year Established

1987

Tax id (EIN)

84-1114146

Category

Education, Environment, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

PO BOX 851
FLORISSANT, CO 80816

Service areas

CO, US

other

719-684-6405

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