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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Excursion — Paleo–Ecology Field Trip, Jesse Jones Park

Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017 – Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017

09:00 AM
US/Central

This offsite workshop uses Jesse H. Jones Park as a classroom for an in-depth study of paleo-ecology with James Washington, who has visited this site for scientific observation for a decade. Washington utilizes in situ rocks, fossils, soils and flora to teach the connections between sedimentary rocks and the environments that create them.

Participants will meet at the park and must be capable of trekking unpaved terrain for 2 hours. Minimum age is 15.

Members $30, Tickets $40

Advance ticket purchase recommended by April 12. No refunds will be made 72 hours before the event, however tickets can be transferred to another individual. Please notify [email protected] with your name, transaction number, and name of the guests using your tickets.

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
    Free Tuesdays (not available on Feb. 20 or May 7, 2024), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
    Holiday hours may differ. Please check www.hmns.org/visit/hours-and-pricing for information.
  • Members $30, Tickets $40

Directions & Parking

  • Jesse H. Jones Park

Special Offers / Dining

Our dining program features two locations serving up a broad range of cuisine—everything from hamburgers to artisan sandwiches.

Please note: Food and beverages are not allowed inside the Museum exhibit halls or theaters.

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