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10/11/2026

Dinosaurs coexisted with flowering plants, but it’s unclear whether they ate them. The study presents a new small theropod dinosaur with remarkable jaw adaptations for eating fruit, providing one of the strongest evidence of dinosaur-angiosperm interaction.

10/11/2026

The newly named Infernogallus jamesi (right) with two individuals of Thescelosaurus neglectus (left) along a stream in the Hell Creek ecosystem. Artwork by Becky Barnes.

10/03/2026

LAST CHANCE for 2026 NDGS PUBLIC FOSSIL DIG SHIRTS!

The 2026 NDGS Public Fossil Dig T-shirt Fundraiser closes TOMORROW, October 4th!

This is your one and only chance to commemorate this year's public fossil digs with our limited-edition Holiday Sweater-inspired shirts while supporting NDGS Paleontology and the Public Fossil Digs.

There are options available for you and everyone on your holiday shopping list! Styles available are: Short-Sleeve Tee (green or gray), Long-Sleeve Tee (green), Women’s V-Neck Tee (green), Crewneck Sweatshirt (green), Lightweight Jersey Hoodie (green).

Every year we have people reach out when the campaign is over wanting to purchase a shirt, but to keep costs down for everyone, we can't add items after the final close date, so get your order in before they go extinct!

Get yours now at:

It's time to pick up your official 2026 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt! The holiday-sweater inspired print (designed by paleontologist Alex!) is a perfect way to commemorate this year's dig and maybe get your holiday shopping done early (hint, hint)! For 2026, we have a generous donor who is willing t...

09/30/2026

THERE'S STILL TIME...

By popular demand, we are extending the Public Fossil Dig t-shirt fundraiser through SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th. You're welcome!

You may not win any Ugly Sweater Competitions (because the shirts are adorable!) but you'll feel festive in our Holiday Sweater-inspired design by Paleontologist Alex, all while supporting NDGS Paleontology and the Public Fossil Digs. Don't miss your chance to grab one for yourself, or as a gift for a fellow paleontology lover!

Every year we have people reach out when the campaign is over wanting to purchase a shirt, but this is a limited fundraising period so we can keep costs down for everyone and we can't add items after the final close date, so get your order in now!

Clock's ticking!

https://customink.com/fundraising/2026-ndgs-fossil-digs-shirts

09/28/2026

Recap on the 2026 Public Fossil Digs!

Who is already looking forward to 2027?

FIND Number 61 is out! See how the Public Fossil Digs went this season!

https://www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/sites/default/files/documents/paleontology/pdfs/FIND-newsletter/FIND-ISSUE-61.pdf

09/28/2026

FINAL DAYS!

The offical 2026 NDGS Paleontology Public Fossil Dig T-shirt fundraiser ends on 10/1/2026. If you haven't purchased yours, do it now so you don't forget!

There are options available for you and everyone on your holiday shopping list! Styles available are: Short-Sleeve Tee (green or gray), Long-Sleeve Tee (green), Women’s V-Neck Tee (green), Crewneck Sweatshirt (green), Lightweight Jersey Hoodie (green).

Get yours now at: https://customink.com/fundraising/2026-ndgs-fossil-digs-shirts

09/24/2026

Only ONE week to go before our 2026 Public Fossil Dig T-shirt Fundraiser ends for good! This is your one and only chance to purchase official dig shirts for 2026, so don't wait!

We have raised $240 of our $500 donation match goal! Any donation you make (over the t-shirt costs) will be DOUBLED by a generous donor AND if we meet our goal, everyone who donates $10 or more will receive an exclusive 2026 Public Fossil Dig holiday gift!

Want to donate, but not buying a shirt? You can do that too!
--> Go to https://www.customink.com/fundraising/2026-ndgs-fossil-digs-shirts
--> Click On BUY/DONATE
--> Check the box for "I'd like to make a donation only"
--> Donate!

All donors will count towards the match goal and receive a gift (if we make it to $500), even if you don't purchase a shirt!

Thank you for supporting NDGS Paleontology and the Public Fossil Digs!

09/22/2026

Have you picked up your LIMITED EDITION 2026 NDGS Public Fossil Dig t-shirt yet?

Thank you to everyone who has purchased so far and those who donated additional amounts!

We are about halfway to meeting our $500 donation match goal! If we reach our match goal, your donations will be DOUBLED by a generous doner AND everyone who donates $10 or more (over the shirt costs) will receive an exclusive 2026 Public Fossil Dig gift!

T-shirt sales close on October 1st so don't miss your chance to commemorate the 2026 dig season!

https://customink.com/fundraising/2026-ndgs-fossil-digs-shirts

09/15/2026

IT'S TIME!

The 2026 NDGS Public Fossil Dig T-shirt Fundraiser is OPEN!

This is your ONE chance to commemorate this year's public fossil digs with a limited edition Holiday Sweater-inspired dig shirt.

We're excited to share that this year we have a generous donor who is willing to MATCH $500 in donations during this fundraiser. How does that work? When you go to check out, there will be an option to "Add a Donation" to your order. If we reach our match goal, everyone who donates $10 or more (over the shirt costs) will receive an exclusive NDGS gift!

The fundraiser is only open September 15th-October 1st so don't miss your chance!

Get yours now at: https://customink.com/fundraising/2026-ndgs-fossil-digs-shirts

09/11/2026

COMING SEPTEMBER 15TH

Get ready for the annual 2026 NDGS Public Fossil Dig T-shirt Fundraiser!

This year, our design by Paleontologist Alex is Holiday Sweater inspired on festive green shirts. Perfect for early holiday gift shopping.

These shirts are LIMITED EDITION and will only be available September 15-October 1, 2026. Purchase early so you don't miss out!

Styles available are: Short-Sleeve Tee (green or gray), Long-Sleeve Tee (green), Women’s V-Neck Tee (green), Crewneck Sweatshirt (green), Lightweight Jersey Hoodie (green).