A Special Discovery Saturday: Ichthyosaur Fossils
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September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FREE with admission
Ichthyosaur Fossils
A Discovery Saturday workshop with Vanessa Maciel
With new activities each week, Discovery Saturdays offer a fun, interactive way to learn about Nevada’s natural and human history. This week, explorers of all ages can learn about Nevada’s state fossil, the ichthyosaur. Join us for an educational, hands-on experience, including ichthyosaur replicas and a papier mâché fossil workshop.
The ichthyosaur workshop is led by Vanessa Maciel. Born in Ocotlan, Jalisco Mexico, Vanessa developed a passion for traditional arts at a young age. Her artistic interests and talents drove her to the Instituto Cultural Cabañas in Guadalajara where she studied Cartonería (papier mâché), a folk-art tradition which uses paper and engrudo (glue made from flour and water).
Supplies are limited, so we suggest a $5 donation to participate. Payment will be taken at the time of the event.
Please email educationnsmlv@nevadaculture.org or call (702) 822-8746 with questions.