If you're looking for fossil fun in Alabama, this is the place to come!

Enjoyable field trips, interesting programs on paleontology and geology, and interesting people to meet! No prior knowledge required, just a desire to learn and a love of fossils and the outdoors. All ages are welcome.

BPS is a little different from most rock/ fossil/ mineral groups. Since our original purpose was to serve as volunteer field labor for the Red Mountain Museum, our group is focused on research needs, assisting museums and professional paleontologists, and personal collecting.

Browse around in our photo albums highlighting BPS fossil digs and other events, live vicariously via our field trip reports, and come on down to McWane Science Center on the first Monday of each month to join in the fun, find out about upcoming outings, and learn more about geology and paleontology.