If someone would have told CNCC how bright the future of paleontology would be when a former instructor came across a dinosaur bone in the Colorado desert with their Great Dane, Walter, no one would have believed them. Back in 2014, finding this dinosaur (named Walter after the dog), would prove to be a catalyst for CNCC’s paleontology program. CNCC had a few options: hand the dig over to...

Immersive Field Paleontology: Experience the thrill of unearthing dinosaurs in the remote spaces of northwest Colorado. This 16-day journey will place you directly in the quarry to uncover dinosaurs and will guide you through the data collection process. You will also learn basic backpacking and cooking skills critical to camping in the field. This experience represents a rugged outdoor experience...