Dino Dig at Vanderburg Soccer Complex

Who knew fossils were buried in Marlboro Township?

Join Dr. Dino as you go on a treasure hunt to bring home a piece of history!

Did you know that Marlboro Township is home to one of the most productive fossil sites in the East? Come join Dr. Paul Kovalski, Jr. (an expert in the field) and Recreation’s own Lynne G. for an amazing time.

Search for sharks’ teeth, Belemnite, Exogyra (500-year-old Clamshells) Vertebra and much, much more! See and learn first hand what lived here when New Jersey was part of the ocean floor.

Bring a strainer and shovel. Wear old clothing, shoes or boots and be prepared to get WET! You will head down into a creek bed. This is held at the Vanderburg Soccer Complex (exact location comes with confirmation.) 

Ages 4 to Adult are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an Adult.)

Meet in the parking lot and walk to site. Advance registration required. Please click here for the form: www.marlboro-nj.gov/rec_registration_form.pdf.

The fee is $13 per person. Recreation Program Code: 460800-00.

Do not miss this unique annual event.