Have you ever wondered what Orange County looked like up to 90 million years ago? Imagine a 39-foot Baleen whale swimming through what is now Aliso Viejo or a mammoth roaming freely across the very spots we now drive through every day.
Join us on our Fossil Roadshow to uncover the fascinating world of fossils that were revealed during the construction of The Toll Roads. More than 20,000 fossils were unearthed during this massive project – making it the largest collection of cataloged fossils in the county!
This year, The Toll Roads is once again bringing these discoveries to life with booths at community events across Orange County. Come explore a captivating fossil display and meet a professional paleontologist who will share stories of the animals that once roamed these corridors. Don’t miss this rare chance to step back in time!
Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24: Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival
Saturday, September 20: Supervisor Chaffee’s 4th District Kids Fishing Derby
Sunday, September 28: Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
Saturday, October 4: RSM Rancho Family Fest
Saturday, October 11: Irvine Global Village
Sunday, November 2: Tustin Dino Dash
Saturday, November 22: Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself
For even more fossil fun, visit Educational Resources | The Toll Roads to access free, educational activities, including an interactive fossil discovery book, a downloadable fossil coloring book and more.
Follow us @TheTollRoads for updates on the roads, events we are attending and more. We can’t wait to see you at our next event!
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