Tips for Entry
Join The Palaeontological Association, https://www.palass.org, which is a registered charity that promotes the study of paleontology through publications, meetings, awards, and research.
Seek out a paleontologist at a nearby museum, college, or university. These individuals may offer volunteer work or can suggest places to find fossils.
Join a mineral or gem club. Some clubs require members to be 18, but student clubs might be available in your town.
Begin exploring fossils on your own by visiting museums and national parks. Also find helpful resources offered by the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Paleontology Research Guide: https://library.si.edu/research/paleontology.
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