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Happy Fossil Friday! This week’s Fossil Funny: Happy Fossil Friday! 

This week’s Fossil Funny:
Why did the fossil go to the beach this July?
Because it wanted to DIG the summer vibes!! 🦈😂🦈 

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The AFM would like to congratulate our staff membe The AFM would like to congratulate our staff member on her graduation! 

Allyson graduated Magna Cum Laude and Honor Graduate! Allyson began her involvement with the AFM as an elementary student during one of our first IMAGINE-NC Summer Camps. Over the years, Allyson served as a Science Coach for the camps, was a camp mentor, a camp staff member, co-led our Teen Science Cafés, and then became our first Museum Ambassador. She also developed the job description to recruit her replacement, and she will be mentoring our new Ambassador this summer before she heads out in August to pursue her dreams. From all of us at the Aurora Fossil Museum, we wish Allyson an incredible journey. We cannot wait to see what she does! 

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The Aurora Fossil Museum’s Learning Center boast The Aurora Fossil Museum’s Learning Center boasts an incredible rock and mineral collection and features a dedicated Fluorescent Mineral Room that lights up with glowing wonders under UV light! 

Plus, our displays include notable gems from North Carolina—like amethyst, aquamarine, emerald, hiddenite, ruby, and sapphire, therefore showcasing the geological richness of our state. 

Come explore these treasures and spark your curiosity! Plan your visit today at the link in our bio.

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Mac Flythe presents a check to AFM Executive Direc Mac Flythe presents a check to AFM Executive Director Cynthia Crane in support of the Aurora Fossil Museum. The funds were generated from Flythe’s Bike Shop’s Jurassic Classic Bike Ride, which was a component of the annual North Carolina Fossil Festival. The Aurora Fossil Museum thanks Flythe’s Bike Shop for their continued support of the museum and their annual involvement in the NC Fossil Festival. 

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Clean Beaches, Healthy Oceans, Healthy Fossils Wa Clean Beaches, Healthy Oceans, Healthy Fossils

Want to help the planet this Clean Beaches Week? Bring a reusable water bottle, tote, or cup to the beach—and never leave behind plastic bags or straws. Let’s help keep fossils safe AND our beaches clean!

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Happy 4th from all of us at the Aurora Fossil Muse Happy 4th from all of us at the Aurora Fossil Museum!
From backyard cookouts to dazzling fireworks, we hope your day is filled with fun, reflection, and pride in our shared heritage. Stay safe and enjoy!

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AFM Executive Director, Cynthia Crane, a paleontol AFM Executive Director, Cynthia Crane, a paleontologist, was invited to be a panelist for a post-screening question and answer session during a public viewing of the new Walking with Dinosaurs Series at PBS-NC. Cynthia was joined by Eric Lund, paleontologist at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, and Dr. Robert Anemone, paleoanthropologist at UNC Greensboro. 

Watch the Series at the link in our bio.

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A Friendly reminder - The museum and fossil pits w A Friendly reminder - The museum and fossil pits will be closed Friday, July 4th. 

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This week, Clean Beaches Week reminds us that smal This week, Clean Beaches Week reminds us that small actions (like avoiding single‑use plastics and picking up stray trash on the inlet) help marine life and keep North Carolina’s coast clean. 

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Happy Fossil Friday! This week’s Fossil Funny: Happy Fossil Friday! 

This week’s Fossil Funny:

Why did the shark cross the reef?
To get to the other Tide! 🦈😂🦈

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