Bighorn Basin Paleontological Institute

The institute creates and hosts a diverse slate of educational and outreach programming in the earth and sciences for all people of all ages. These programs are offered throughout the year in the tri state surrounding philidelphia pa, souhern central mt and north central wy during summers. Most of these programs are offered for no fees and are supported mostly through revenue from the annual summer field expeditions, grants donations and membership fees.

The institutes palenontogolists conduct scientific research on the specimens collected during summer expeditions. We also provide specimens and assistance to visiting researchers and students during the summer research expeditions. The institutes palenontologists present research at professional conferences each year and publish in peer and non pper reviewed publications. All research work is supported by donations, membership fees, and summer expeditions.