Digging in to the La Brea Tar Pits

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Program Type:

History, Other

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 28, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

The La Brea Tar Pits are the only actively excavated Ice Age fossil sites found in an urban location in the world! Scientists and researchers continue to make discoveries of Ice Age animals, plants, and insects from the past 50,000 years trapped in the sticky asphalt. Learn about the history and science of this paleontological research site in Los Angeles.

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This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

This event will be recorded. A link will be emailed to registrants when available.

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