Friends of
Dinosaur Ridge
The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge was
incorporated in 1989 to preserve the natural resources on and educate the public
about Dinosaur Ridge, a National Natural Landmark.
The Friends is a non-profit organization governed by a 25 member Board of
Directors. Fifteen Committees
ranging from publicity to planning carry out the work of the board.
A full-time Program Director organizes over 130 volunteers to conduct
tours and make presentations in schools. A
half-time Store Manager runs the
gift shop and supervises three part-time employees.
In July 2001 an Executive Director was hired to oversee the operation and
future development of Dinosaur Ridge.
In 2001 over 75,000 people visited
Dinosaur Ridge. There are sixteen
interpretive stops on the Ridge along Alameda Parkway.
These stops are described on interpretive signs and in our Field Guide to
Dinosaur Ridge. Major improvements
have been made at the dinosaur track and bone sites to provide a safer and more
comfortable environment for viewing these fossils. Our main programs are to continue to give tours to children
and the general public and to preserve the resources on the Ridge.
In 2000 the Friends completed a Master
Plan for Dinosaur Ridge. This plan
identifies improvements both on the Ridge and a new $5 million Visitor Center.
When an interchange is constructed at C470/Alameda Parkway, Alameda
Parkway over the Ridge will be closed to thru traffic.
This will not only improve the safety of the viewing public but will also
improve access to Dinosaur Ridge.
Contact
Information:
Joe Tempel
web: http://www.dinoridge.org
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