It’s time to paint the newest additions to the Park. The two little Raptors and “Spike” the Spinosaurus. We’ll discuss “Spike’s” makeover separately, but you may see him in the background in some of the pictures. Also, Teresa is not finished getting additional Splashes of Color. The weather has been off and on rainy lately. …
New Dinosaurs & Birds of a Feather
A Special Trip to the Natural History Museum Los Angeles, provided an opportunity to learn more about Bird’s feathers, the latest Dinosaur discoveries and New Exhibits. Cristina Rosales Coordinator, Fellows Advancement arranged my visit. Check out the Museum’s website for a Membership Program that’s right for You! www.nhm.org First Stop. Allison J. Shultz, PhD Assistant…
Raptor Cupids?
What does Valentine’s Day mean to You? Valentine’s Day is celebrated with Flowers, Candy, Cards, Romantic Dinners and sometimes marriage proposals. When I was in Elementary School, we exchanged Valentine’s Day Cards with friends and those that we hoped would become special friends. At the Park the Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Pals have been busy…
Mining for Dinosaurs!
As I mentioned in my last post, the Miner’s Hardware Stores had a 20% Off Sale last Weekend. The Atascadero Store had a Spinosaurus that I just had to Adopt. Since I had to Rent a Cargo Van to pick him up, I decided to make stops at all the stores that currently had Metal…
Teresa’s Head Frill
The Ceratopsian Family is Notorious for Wild Head Frills. Teresa’s will be no exception with some Great Color additions. Male Dinosaurs like Birds are suspected of having more “Brilliant Colors” than the Females. However, at the Park All Prehistoric Pals are “Brilliant”! I started with masking two oval shapes on each side on the front…
Dinosaurs at School
Getting back to the beginning of Dinosaurs in the Late Triassic. Eoraptor, Herrerasaurus and Tawa Hallae are among the earliest known Dinosaurs. Which reminds me, I need to follow-up with Nate Smith, Associate Curator of the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of LA. During my visit in April of 2017, I was able…
Dinosaurs Learning about Dinosaurs
The first Dinosaurs evolved around 230 million years ago, during the Middle Triassic period. They began as small carnivores that scurried about on to legs. The dinosaurs expanded into an array of species that spread worldwide. Some were colossal – up 100 feet long and as tall as a five-story building. Others were small and…
Happy New Year!
We hope You have enjoyed the Holidays and Your New Year is off to a Great Start. 2018 was a Grand Year at the Park. It was filled with Discovering New Dinosaur Friends, Movies, Books, Trips to the Library and Museum. We learned about the Pachycephalosaurus and Museums that have their fossils on display during…
Teresa and the Family of Ceratopsians
We hope you all are enjoying the Holiday Season. Hopefully you are taking some time to relax and visit your local Museum or with your favorite Prehistoric Book from the Library. There are so many new discoveries each year to keep on top of with Dinosaurs and their cousins. We left off with Teresa after…
‘Twas the Night before Christmas a Triceratops Tale!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston Jr. (1748-1828) (previously believed to be by Clement Clarke Moore) Told through the eyes of a young Triceratops by Paul Heinzman ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the forest Not a creature was stirring, not…