ICR's 2024 Dinosaur Dig Experience
Do you dream of unearthing a bone from a Triceratops? A hadrosaur? A T. rex? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to hold a freshly dug dinosaur fossil in your hands, or to see other animals buried along with dinosaurs, providing evidence for the global flood? Now is your time to make this dream a reality!
We are excited to announce our first ever Dinosaur Dig Experience! This year, we will be digging in the fossil-rich landscapes of Glendive, Montana. We invite you to roll up your sleeves with us, grab a digging tool, and uncover the mysterious creatures that lie within the sediment layers of this barren land.
This dino dig isn’t just about digging. It’s about learning, exploring, and examining the evidence that demonstrates a catastrophic global flood. You’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from ICR Research Scientist Dr. Brian Thomas, Field Paleontologist Mr. Tommy Lohman, and Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum Director Mr. Robert Canen. Who knows what you will discover!
No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a seasoned fossil hunter or a curious first-timer, our experienced team will guide you every step of the way. Tools, safety equipment, and training will be provided.
What you need to know:
Where: Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum
139 State St.
Glendive, MT 59330
When: August 7–11, 2024
(When this date is sold out, a second dig will open for July 31st– August 4th, and we have 10 people on waiting list.[RB1] )
Who: Participants should be 12 yrs or older and in good enough physical condition for a 10 minute hike with significant hills to climb and descend.
Price: $975 per person
(Price does not include food, hotel, or transportation. Only Wednesday dinner will be provided.)
So how about it? Are you ready to dig into the past and learn about dinosaurs and the global flood? Click the “Register Now” button to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We can’t wait to see you in Glendive, Montana, for ICR’s 2024 Dinosaur Dig Experience!
We are excited to announce our first ever Dinosaur Dig Experience! This year, we will be digging in the fossil-rich landscapes of Glendive, Montana. We invite you to roll up your sleeves with us, grab a digging tool, and uncover the mysterious creatures that lie within the sediment layers of this barren land.
This dino dig isn’t just about digging. It’s about learning, exploring, and examining the evidence that demonstrates a catastrophic global flood. You’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from ICR Research Scientist Dr. Brian Thomas, Field Paleontologist Mr. Tommy Lohman, and Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum Director Mr. Robert Canen. Who knows what you will discover!
No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a seasoned fossil hunter or a curious first-timer, our experienced team will guide you every step of the way. Tools, safety equipment, and training will be provided.
What you need to know:
Where: Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum
139 State St.
Glendive, MT 59330
When: August 7–11, 2024
(When this date is sold out, a second dig will open for July 31st– August 4th, and we have 10 people on waiting list.[RB1] )
Who: Participants should be 12 yrs or older and in good enough physical condition for a 10 minute hike with significant hills to climb and descend.
Price: $975 per person
(Price does not include food, hotel, or transportation. Only Wednesday dinner will be provided.)
So how about it? Are you ready to dig into the past and learn about dinosaurs and the global flood? Click the “Register Now” button to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We can’t wait to see you in Glendive, Montana, for ICR’s 2024 Dinosaur Dig Experience!
Location
Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum
139 State St, Glendive, MT, USA
139 State St, Glendive, MT, USA
Date & Time
August 7 - 11, 2024, 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Schedule
Wednesday August 7th
3:00 pm
Welcome and Museum Tour
5:00 pm
Cookout and Presentation
Thursday August 8th
7:30am - 3:30pm
Group Dig on Private Land
Friday August 9th
7:30am-11:30am
Group Dig on Private Land
3:00 pm
Presentations and Q&A
5:30 pm
Dinner (Group dinner at local restaurant)
Saturday August 10th
8:00am-12:00pm
Fossil Prep
2:00pm
Post Lunch Options
- Continue Fossil Prep (if needed)
- Optional Hike at Makoshika State Park (led by Dr. Brian Thomas)
- Dinosaur Documentary in Museum Theater
- Optional Hike at Makoshika State Park (led by Dr. Brian Thomas)
- Dinosaur Documentary in Museum Theater
Sunday August 11th
10:00 AM
Optional Church Service at Red Top Church
Speakers
Join us and learn from experts in the field. Their presentations will inform, engage, and encourage. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn hands on about dinosaurs.
Dr. Brian Thomas
ICR Research scientist and author
Brian Thomas received an M.A. in biotechnology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Ph.D. in paleobiochemistry from the University of Liverpool. He taught junior high and high school at Texas Christian schools as well as biology, chemistry, and anatomy as an adjunct and assistant professor at various Dallas universities.
In 2008, Dr. Thomas joined the Institute for Creation Research as a science writer and editor and was appointed as Research Scientist in 2021. At ICR, he writes news and magazine articles, speaks on creation issues, and researches original tissue fossils. He has authored several books, including Dinosaurs and the Bible and Living in Light of Genesis: A Foundation for Faith, Science, and Culture.
In 2008, Dr. Thomas joined the Institute for Creation Research as a science writer and editor and was appointed as Research Scientist in 2021. At ICR, he writes news and magazine articles, speaks on creation issues, and researches original tissue fossils. He has authored several books, including Dinosaurs and the Bible and Living in Light of Genesis: A Foundation for Faith, Science, and Culture.
Mr. Thomas Lohman
Field Paleontologist
Tommy Lohman is the vice president of the Foundation Advancing Creation Truth. He also serves as the field paleontologist for the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum in Glendive, MT. He holds a BS in Religion from Liberty University.
Tommy’s work in paleontology during the summers focuses on field excavation work and fossil prep work. He is currently working in the lab on preparing the fossilized bones of a triceratops. Also, his studies in paleontology are presently focusing on the biomechanics and physiology of dinosaurs with an emphasis on Hell Creek dinosaurs and sauropods.
Tommy’s work in paleontology during the summers focuses on field excavation work and fossil prep work. He is currently working in the lab on preparing the fossilized bones of a triceratops. Also, his studies in paleontology are presently focusing on the biomechanics and physiology of dinosaurs with an emphasis on Hell Creek dinosaurs and sauropods.
Mr. Robert Canen
Museum director
Robert Canen earned a BA in Biblical Studies from Trinity Bible College, an MCEd in Apologetics from the Institute for Creation Research, and an MA in Human Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Robert is ordained with the Evangelical Church of North America and has been in pastoral ministry for 22 years.
He has worked in various capacities with the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum and is currently the director of the museum and the president of the Foundation Advancing Creation Truth. Robert is also the pastor of Red Top Church in Bloomfield, MT. He lives in Glendive, MT with his wife, Keylee, and son, Alden. Robert and Keylee also have three grown children and six grandchildren.
He has worked in various capacities with the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum and is currently the director of the museum and the president of the Foundation Advancing Creation Truth. Robert is also the pastor of Red Top Church in Bloomfield, MT. He lives in Glendive, MT with his wife, Keylee, and son, Alden. Robert and Keylee also have three grown children and six grandchildren.
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