The North Coast Fossil Club is an active group of fossil collectors and

enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. NCFC was founded in March

of 1997 by group of members from the fossil Society.

The objectives of North Coast Fossil Club are:

1. To encourage the closer association of persons interested in fossils.

2. To promote the responsible collection, preparation, and study of fossils.

3. To foster education in paleontology, geology and related subjects.

NCFC meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m., usually at the Parma Snow Branch of Cuyahoga Public Library, as announced on post cards to members before each meeting. Typical meeting programs programs include speakers on various topics relating to paleontology or geology, workshops on fossil preparation or identification, or show-and-tell displays. Each summer we hold a picnic and auction, and every January we hold an annual banquet, where we display our fossil collections, raffle off door prizes, and enjoy a pot luck dinner.

During the collecting season (usually from March through October) we hold a field trip on the fourth weekend of each month. Usually these are day or weekend collecting trips to various parts of Ohio, surrounding states, or Ontario, although occasionally we venture farther afield.

NCFC also publishes a quarterly newsletter called Fossilphile, featuring recent trips and meetings, news items, display and preparation tips, humor, a calendar of upcoming events, and more. NCFC exchanges newsletters with several other fossil clubs and paleontological societies, and are interested in expanding this program.

If you are interested in joining NCFC or subscribing to our newsletter, please complete the membership application. Members must sign the membership form and agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of NCFC, as well as our Safety Rules.

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