Ladonia -- A Fossil Workshop will be Fannin County’s contribution to National Fossil Day this year.  The event will be held in Ladonia on Saturday, October 20 and will focus on fossil and artifact hunting in the North Sulphur River.

An annual event organized by the National Park Service and held during National Earth Science  Week each October, the local event is sponsored by partners including the City of Ladonia, Bois d’ Arc Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, and the Dallas Paleontological Society.

The Fannin County event centers on findings at Ladonia Fossil Park, located at North Sulphur River north of Ladonia. The location yields Cretaceous Period and Ice Age fossils found in the beds and banks of the river.

Ladonia Mayor Jan Cooper said visitors and residents are encouraged to explore the river and learn more about fossils and artifacts during National Earth Science Week. The local event will be headed by Ladonia fossil and artifact authority PK Kirkpatrick.

The workshop will be held at Fannindel School Gymnasium in Ladonia with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, and presentations starting at 9am.There will be guided exploration at Ladonia Fossil Park starting at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is open to all who have an interest in fossils and artifact hunting and there is no charge for participation.

More information may be obtained by calling City of Ladonia at 903-367-7011.