A Passion for

Paleontology

Discovery | Learning | Preservation

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Western Interior Paleontological Society

Monthly meetings & events

Educational programs with talks on paleontology. See what's coming up

PaleoZone club for kids

Activities and adventures for kids and teens. Discover more

Field trips & activities

Explore the past on trips throughout the West and beyond. Learn more

ABOUT US

Exploring deep time together

The Western Interior Paleontological Society (aka WIPS) is an organization for anyone who loves fossils and earth science — from the curious to the professional.

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Hand holding a fossilized shell outdoors with blurred background. Discover history.

Celebrating 40 years. Founded 1985

Support

The Western Interior Paleontological Society is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization run entirely by volunteers.  Memberships and participation in our fundraising events makes it possible for us to support paleontology, including offering grants and scholarships  for research, education and outreach.

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