Welcome to NARGPaleo.org
Dedicated to scientific research and public education; NARG is structured as an IRS non-profit public charitable 501(c) (3) organization.
We are glad you are interested in learning more about North America Research Group (NARG). We are a group of people who are passionate about paleontology: research, discovery, preparation, and education. We have members who are just learning about fossils and other members who are active professional paleontologists. You are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings to learn more about us. Field trips occur mostly in the Summer and are open to members only. Fossil preparation workshops are usually in the rainy months and open to everyone. If you have more questions about us, please reach out through the Contact Us link.
Our Origin: Around a campfire in the summer of 2004 five fossil hunters discussed how they might contribute to science as they pursued their passion. This core crew collaborated to develop the North America Research Group.
Since our inception, and in a very short period of time, NARG has grown into a diverse and dynamic group of men and women sharing a mutual respect and passion for geoscientific study and fossil collecting. Our international membership of over a hundred ranges from 10 to 80+ years in age. This adventurous consortium of individuals has an amazing variety of backgrounds, interests, hobbies, educations, and professions; including biology, oceanography, paleontology, paleobotany, and geology.
NARG sponsors the NW Fossil Fest and participates in many programs and shows devoted to public education. We collaborate with university scientists and museums to enhance and promote research. Significant specimens are donated to recognized museums to insure they remain in the scientific and public domain.
We believe that research and boots-on-the-ground exploration will locate the next great specimen in our region. Join us in search of the next new species. They are out there!