Posts Tagged ‘ Nebraska Highway Paleontology Program ’

Highway paleontologist to discuss fossil finds

Apr 1st, 2011 | By | Category: Arts & Entertainment, Feb. 24

The University of Nebraska State Museum will host a family-friendly event about the Nebraska Highway Paleontology Program 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Morrill Hall. Museum visitors will go on a virtual “road trip” through the state as they investigate prehistoric animals uncovered during road construction over the past 50 years. The presentation, “Nebraska’s Highway Paleontology […]



Highway paleontology program celebrates 50-year partnership

Oct 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Campus News, Sept. 23

The University of Nebraska State Museum and the Nebraska Department of Roads are celebrating 50 years of life in the past lane. A special exhibit opens Sept. 29 at Morrill Hall showcasing fossil finds salvaged over the last five decades through Nebraska’s Highway Paleontology Program, a collaborative effort between the two state agencies. “Highway Paleontology: […]