Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Ranger To Talk at Fort Robinson State Park

Harrison, NE: On Friday, May 30 there will be a talk given by a ranger from Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in front of the Sutler’s Store at Fort Robinson State park. This talk “Wildflowers are My Friends” will start at 7:00 pm. NE Wildflower Week runs from May 31 through June 8 this year and with the rains the area has received there should be a good variety of wildflowers to enjoy.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located just 22 miles south of Harrison, or 34 miles north of Mitchell, Nebraska, on State Highway 29, then east on River Road for three miles to the visitor center, open from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. with the trails open from dawn till dusk. Agate Fossil Beds is a free park. For more information about scheduled events, go to www.nps.gov/agfo or visit Agate Fossil Beds on Facebook.