PaleoFest 2013 Symposium - The End of the Dinosaurs: Changes in the Late Cretaceous Biosphere

Join us for a first of its kind symposium at this year's PaleoFest. In comemoration of Burpee Museum's 15th Annual PaleoFest, we will be hosting a Late Cretaceous symposium titled "The End of the Dinosaurs: Changes in the Late Cretaceous Biosphere" in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The symposium will feature approximately 30 lectures from an international, and world-renowned field of speakers.

We are also very excited to welcome back Dr. Scott Sampson, also known as Dr. Scott the Paleontologist, from PBS's popular children's program "Dinosaur Train!" Dr. Scott will be giving TWO Children's Lectures and a Children's Workshop during PaleoFest weekend.

Museum Hours: March 2 & 3, doors open 10:00 am - 5:00pm, FREE Children's DinoBlast Activities with paid admission.

Order Tickets: call 815-965-3433 or visit www.burpee.org, CLICK HERE to print order form.

Special PaleoFest General Admission Pricing to come.

Saturday Evening Mixer and Dinner Lecture
Join us Saturday evening for a Pre-Dinner Mixer and Dinner Lecture at the Burpee Museum. The Dinner Lecture will be given by Dr. Jack Horner from Montana State University/ Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana.

Dinner Lecture Title: Dinosaur Shape-Shifting

About Dr. Horner:

John R. “Jack” Horner was born and raised in Shelby, Montana, and attended the University of Montana for seven years majoring in geology and zoology. Although never completing a formal degree, the University of Montana awarded him an honorary doctorate of Science in 1986. Also in 1986 he was also awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, otherwise known as the “Genius Grant.” Jack and his teams discovered the first evidence of parental care in dinosaurs, extensive nesting grounds, evidence of dinosaur herds, and the world’s first dinosaur embryos. Jack has named several new species of dinosaurs including Maiasaura, the “good mother reptile.” Two dinosaur species have been named after him. Jack has published more than 170 professional papers, 9 popular books, and more than 100 popular articles. His book Digging Dinosaurs was described by New Scientist Magazine as one of the 200 most important science books of the 20th Century. Jack directs the largest dinosaur field research program in the world. Jack was the technical advisor for Steven Spielberg on all of the Jurassic Park movies, and on the FOX television show Terra Nova. He has been featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes, National Geographic, and The Discovery Channel. Jack is the Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies, and Regent’s Professor of Paleontology at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian Institution, and an Honorary Research Fellow with the Natural History Museum in London. Jack lectures on dinosaurs, evolution and dyslexia.

Mixer Tickets $10 per person

Dinner Lecture Tickets $50/Non-members $40/Members, $40/Students

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012.

Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum. Students: Include a copy of your Student ID (or proof of enrollment) with your payment. Also, bring your ID/proof of enrollment to will call when you pick up your tickets. Additional Details to Follow.

Dr. Scott, from PBS's "Dinosaur Train" is back!

Children's Lectures:

Dr. Scott Talks Dinosaurs

These 35-40 minute interactive presentations are aimed at children 2-10 years of age and will address various aspects of dinosaurs. Through the theme of what it takes to become a paleontologist, Dr. Scott will talk about how to discover and dig up fossils, how to tell dinosaurs from non-dinosaurs, and how to identify key features like teeth and claws that tell us about the lifestyles of dinosaurs. He will also highlight the link between ancient dinosaurs and modern day birds.

Children's Lectures will be held at the Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford Theater.

Dates and Times:

Saturday Children's Lecture: 2pm at the Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford Theater

Sunday Children's Lecture: 1pm at the Rockford Woman's Club , Rockford Theater

Tickets: $20/ Non-members $15/Members - Children's Lecture Tickets include General Admission to the Burpee Museum

*Children's Lecture Ticket prices will increase by $5 on PaleoFest weekend.

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012.

Early Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum. Day-of Will Call will be at the Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford Theater.

Children's Workshops:

Special Dr. Scott Children's Workshop

Saturday, March 2, Dr. Scott will host a special Children's Workshop at Burpee Museum. The workshop will last approximately 45 minutes, kids will get a chance to interact with Dr. Scott and make something to take home. Seats for this event are limited to 80. One (1) adult must accompany every four (4) children.

Dr. Scott Workshop Tickets: $27/Non-members, $20/Member - Dr. Scott Workshop Tickets include General Admission to the Burpee Museum.

*Ticket Prices for the Dr. Scott Workshop will increase $5 on PaleoFest weekend.

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012.

Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum.

Burpee Children's Workshops:

Sunday, March 3, Burpee Educators will host two Children's Workshops at the Burpee Museum. Each workshop will last approximately 45 minutes, workshops will combine a short presentation and a take home activity. Seats for these events are limited to 40 per session. One (1) adult must accompany every four (4) children.

Burpee Children's Workshop Times: 11am and 2:30pm on Sunday, March 3rd.

Burpee Children's Workshop Tickets: $15/Non-members $10/Members - Burpee Children's Workshop Tickets include General Admission to Burpee Museum

Special: Add tickets to the second Burpee Children's Workshop for $7 each!

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012.

Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum.

 

*** DR. SCOTT SPECIAL PACKAGE***

Enjoy all of the Dr. Scott Children's Events with the Dr. Scott Special Package!

The package includes:

• 1 Dr. Scott Children's Lecture Ticket (good for the Saturday or Sunday Children's Lecture),
• 1 Dr. Scott Children's Workshop Ticket (Saturday only, limited to 80 attendees), and
• 2-Day General Admission Pass!

$45/Non-members $30/Members

*Dr. Scott Special Package prices will increase $5 on PaleoFest weekend.

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012.

Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum.

2-DAY PASS: $80/Non-member, $60/Member, $60/Student
Includes admission to all symposium lectures and General Admission to Burpee Saturday and Sunday.

1-DAY PASS: $60/Non-member, $40/Member, $40/Student
Includes admission to all symposium lectures and General Admission to Burpee on either Saturday or Sunday.

Ticket sales will begin December 8, 2012. Will Call ticket pick-up will begin Monday February 25, 2013 at Burpee Museum.

Students: Include a copy of your Student ID (or proof of enrollment) with your payment. Also, bring your ID/proof of enrollment to will call when you pick up your tickets.

Order Tickets: call 815-965-3433 or visit www.burpee.org, CLICK HERE to print order form.

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The Symposium Schedule will be coming soon!

The PaleoFest symposium "The End of the Dinosaurs: Changes in the Late Cretaceous Biosphere" will feature 30 distinguished researchers from the American Museum of Natural History, University of Alberta, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Montana State University, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Smithsonian Institute Museum of Natural History, University of Toronto as well as speakers from institutions in Argentina, China, Japan, and Scotland. The complete list of speakers will be posted in January.

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Order Tickets: call 815-965-3433 or visit www.burpee.org, CLICK HERE to print order form.                       

Speaker information to come.

Information to come about PaleoFest 2014 ... more details coming soon!

 Hotels and Accomodations:

Additional information to come about our host hotel, and special PaleoFest rates.