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Barrier Island Parks Society
Protecting Our Barrier Islands
National Fossil Day
Thu, Oct 15
|Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
Dig Into History...
Registration is closed
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 220 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, FL 33921
About the Event
Join the Barrier Island Parks Society and special guests from the Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil & Gem Club as we celebrate National Fossil Day and explore the fascinating world of fossils. We’ll also honor the life and legacy of “Fossil” Frank Koffend and his passion for these remarkable pieces of natural history.
Come discover, learn, and celebrate the incredible stories fossils can tell.
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