As a character in one of my favorite Holiday Movies would say, “Look Up!” You never know what amazing things you could be missing if you don’t Look Up! Can You see the Humming Bird (modern dinosaur) in two of the pictures below?
Recently, we had some new Visitors at Park. Mario & his daughter Chrystal received a tour and were introduced to many of the Prehistoric Pals. The Brontosaurs – Stuart, Gary, Cindy, Arlo, Libby & Kristen; the Stegosaurs – Stanley & Stephanie; Pamela the Pachycephalosaurus; just a few of the Raptors, Raphael, Blue, Blue Too, Alan, Jadon & Charlie and three of the Triceratops Teresa, Paul & Christopher. They viewed the Tyrannosaurs from a safe distance and posed with Teresa for a photo opportunity.
Mario asked if I had seen the Dinosaurs near Lake Piru in Filmore. He showed me a few pictures of the Dinosaurs living at Moon Valley Nurseries. Thanks Mario! Tuesday, I set off on an expedition to Filmore in search of these Huge Dinosaurs. I met Becca at Moon Valley Nurseries, who directed me to where their resident Dinosaurs roamed. These Dinosaurs seemed accustomed to having their picture taken and enjoyed posing for my camera. Kevin the Assistant Manager advised me that a Traveler from Mexico discovered these huge Dinosaurs in his homeland and led them to Moon Valley Nurseries. The Carnivores are certain to keep rodents from harming the Nursery Plants. I suspect the Sauropods help out with weed control and probably sneak a snack from their favorite tree, when no one is looking.
No Stopping Any Time is probably a good idea in front of this Huge Raptor. You never know when it might be Hungry! I think this could be a Utahraptor. The Utahraptor can reach lengths of 16 – 18 feet long and weigh up to 660 lbs. The first specimens were found in 1975 by Jim Jensen in the Dalton Wells Quarry of Utah, which is near the town of Moab. Additional remains were found in 1991 by Carl Limone, James Kirkland, Robert Gaston & Donald Burge.
The large Sauropod is checking out directions to Lake Piru. Maybe he’s thinking about a swim? Members of the Sauropod Family can reach lengths of 130 feet, heights of 59 feet and weighing in at over 60 tons. Kevin said he has not seen or heard from the Traveler in a long time. We wish him well. Hopefully, the Dinosaur Herder will reconnect with Kevin and perhaps share his adventures with me. I would love to hear about other Dinosaurs he has guided to new homes. For additional pictures of Moon Valley Nurseries Dinosaurs and their contact information, Check Out my Needing Rescue/Adoption page.
Stay Tuned for More Dinosaur Crafts & Fun Facts!
Here are 3 of my favorites Museums. Remember Social Distancing & Masks to keep You & Others Safe while Everyone Enjoys Their Learning Experience. Consider a Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Here are four books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
Draw it Dinosaurs by Patricia Walsh (2006)
I Can Draw Dinosaurs by Terry Longhurst (2003)
Stay Safe & Well.
Please Remember to Wear Masks & Social Distance as Appropriate Not everyone has been Vaccinated. And even vaccinated many Young & Old have compromised immune systems. Protect Yourself, Friends, Family & Everyone You Pass!
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I used watercolors to make Dinosaur Designs on my N95 Masks. I couldn’t get a yes or no from 3M regarding any impact this might have to the effectiveness of the mask. Many Museums sell Dinosaur Themed Masks Check them Out!
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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