Have Prehistoric Fun at a Discovery Center Dinomite Class!
Dinomite is one of the most popular classes offered at The Discovery Center. This class can be adapted for an on-site field trip, as well as a Suitcase Science or Explorer's Club class right at your campus. We'll also be offering some of the fun hands-on activities from the class at Saturdays in the Park this November.

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Junior Paleantologists Dig Up Excitement at our Dino Dig Site!
If your little explorers have ever wondered how archaeologists uncover the giant dinosaur bones they've seen in museums and science books, bring them to The Discovery Center! We've got our own Dino Dig Site, and junior paleontologists can't seem to get enough! Read on to learn more about our Dino Dig Site.

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Hands-On Activity: Learn about Dinosaurs and Make Your Own Dinosaur Hat!
This activity can get a little messy, but will provide for hours of fun for you and your child as you learn about different dinosaurs while making your own paper mache dino hat. First, learn about a few different dinosaurs, then choose one as a model for your own dinosaur hat!

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Read All About It : Fun Dinosaur Facts for Your Family to Enjoy Together!
Dinosaurs were very interesting creates. You may not be able to visit them in a zoo, but you can still learn all about these prehistoric creatures through reading. Check out this article, and share these fascinating facts with your whole family!

Learn about dinosaurs

Dinosaur Hunt: See if You Can Solve Our Dinosaur Word Search!
If you're ready to go on a dinosaur hunt, download our Dinosaur Word Search! See if you can find all the hidden dinosaurs, then read the fun facts about them on the sheet

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Prehistoric Pop-Ups: Learn About Dinosaurs in This Month's Recommended Reading!
Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart provides educational tidbits appear alongside exquisitely designed pop-up constructions in this visually stunning overview of all things dinosaur. Each spread features a spectacular paper sculpture of a particular species along with a brief paragraph of text. This spectacularly illustrated volume is sure to get your children in kindergarten though grade 4 excited to learn about dinosaurs.

Help support The Discovery Center by purchasing this title through Amazon.com!

Kids in the Kitchen: Delicious Dinosaur Dishes!
Your kids will think these snacks are dino-mite! They can help you in the kitchen to make a complete lunch, featuring veggies and Diplodocus Dip, Stegosaurus Sandwiches, and Dinosaur Bones for dessert!

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Thank You to Our Featured Donor: Eric Storm of DPS Telecom!
Our nearby neighbor DPS Telecom has been a corporate sponsor of The Discovery Center for a number of years. Thanks to DPS Telecom President Eric Storm and the DPS scholarship-matching program, over a number of children were provided with Science Camp Scholarships this summer.

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Have a Dino-Mite Birthday At The Discovery Center!
Does your child have a birthday coming up? Make it a party they'll never forget at The Discovery Center, where we build education into every exciting birthday party. Would you like more information on how you can throw a Dino-Mania themed party, or incorporate any of our classes into your child's special celebration?

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More To Discover This Fall: What's Coming Up At The Discovery Center
Fall is a special season of learning at The Discovery Center. In addition to tours of the facility, we've got fun activities going on every Saturday afternoon for your whole family to enjoy together.

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A Message From Our President, Gary Pigg
The first time I visited the Center I said to myself this is an "Acre of Diamonds", a real Fresno jewel. As the new President of the Board of Trustees it will be my honor to work with the staff and board over the coming year....

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October Poll: What Did You Discover?
Teachers: How much classroom time do you dedicate to dinosaur studies each year?
(Check all that apply!)

Less than a day
A few days throughout the year
One week
Two weeks
One month
Longer than one month

Teachers: Don't Miss Your Special Offer this October!
Book a one-one hour Dinomite class at Discovery Center anything during the month of October and receive 10% off your total fees! (Offer good for classes of 60 or more).
In Dinomite,your students will learn:

The different eras of the dinosaurs
What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur
What dinosaurs are
All about fossils
And More!