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Turkey Bones
I shared a tip in the page Bird Conservation – Archaeopteryx Expressions for some fun learning with your Thanksgiving (or anytime) turkey bones. I followed the same instructions and found some fun things I wanted to share with you now. I’m planning a much bigger skeletal learning unit for January. First, I took the turkey…
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Rough Earth Snake Research
Sept 17, 2025 Today, I visited the Rockwall County Library’s homeschooling families. We discussed the definition of Citizen Science (research data that the average citizen can record for a research project). We also discussed our native rough earth snakes and how their observations can help a research project. Rough Earth Snakes are found in the…
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Microscopes I Recommend
I’m not sponsored by any of these companies, but I get asked often what I use; so here are the links. Amazon.com : Wireless Digital Microscope, Skybasic 50X-1000X Magnification WiFi Portable Handheld Microscopes with Adjustable Stand HD USB Microscope Camera Compatible with iPhone Android iPad Windows Mac Computer : Electronics This works really well hooked…
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Rockwall Library Friends
I want to thank all 70 of you (librarians included) who came out and met my turtle friends and I. We had fun talking about Jack and Annie’s adventure (Magic Tree House and the Galapagos Tortoise) with you. Turtles of the present and past have always fascinated me and I’m happy it sparked some curiosity…
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Come see me:
I will be returning to the Rockwall County Library on Wednesday, September 25th at 4:30pm. As part of their family activity time, children get to hear a reading from “Magic Tree House; Dinosaurs before Dark”, then craft, and I will be sharing dinosaur facts about the four creatures in the book. In October, again at…
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Fossil life of Texas
A common question when I’m hosting a fossil presentation is “How many prehistoric species lived in Texas?” Well, I found a list on Wikipedia, and I’ll let it speak for itself as its mind blowing. Happy reading and leave a comment with any questions, I’m happy to research with you. List of the prehistoric life…
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Little Elm, TX
Thank you to the Paloma Creek Community for having me out to share North Texas fossils and all of the information for the Dallas Paleontological Society (dallaspaleo.org).
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Recent Events
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with students, teachers, and families about paleontology and crustaceans. I want to say thanks to Billings Productions aka The Dinosaur Company, Rockwall County Library, and the PGA Resort Complex in Frisco. And to the Keeley Elementary PTA in Rowlett. It has been a joy…
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Rough Earth Snake Research
Rough Earth Snake Research is a Citizen-Science run project about some of the smallest snakes in the Southeastern US. Their color range is various shades of gray with a bit of brown sometimes. Females are larger than males; females are 10-12 inches long, males are about 7-9 inches long. They have live births and babies…
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
Looking for places to go around North Texas to be a part of the Eclipse fun? I’ll share links here as they come my way: Hillsboro, TX has a town-wide celebration planned and details are on here Home | Eclipseboro Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas 2024 Total Eclipse at the Perot…
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