Museum scientists continue to be actively involved in collecting and researching Florissant Fossils.

Here are some of the projects recently completed or still in progress:

• Florissant is better than amber: When it comes to the preservation of fossil beetles. (Curator Dr. Dena Smith)
• New Mammal Research at Florissant. (Recent graduate Marie Worley)
• Using Fossil Insects to Determine Ancient Climates. (Paleontology Collections Manager, Amy P. Moe)
• New Methods for Classifying Fossil Spiders. (Recent graduate April Kinchloe)
• Florissant Provides a Glimpse of Ancient Interactions. (Curator Dr. Dena Smith)

So where is Florissant and where does the formation fall in geologic time? Check out our Florissant map and stratigraphic column for more information.