Pops the Triceratops

Pops the Triceratops Pops the Triceratops is the name of Weld County's official fossil. Roland Mapelli so all residents could enjoy this amazing find.

The fossil, found in near Briggsdale in 1982, was donated to Weld County Government by the family of Mr.

In Weld County, we love our local big star! And it's great to see our friend Salvador from the Denver Museum of Nature &...
05/10/2023

In Weld County, we love our local big star! And it's great to see our friend Salvador from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science featured!

It took time for the West to stake its claim to keeping some fossil finds at home. Countless fossils have been exhumed in Wyoming since the late 19th century, but the University of Wyoming Geologic…

Wow! What an amazing turnout for our “Weld”come home party! Thanks to everyone who followed the journey of  and celebrat...
04/22/2023

Wow! What an amazing turnout for our “Weld”come home party! Thanks to everyone who followed the journey of and celebrated with us! The goal of this project was to foster education and celebration, and I think we did just that! Denver Museum of Nature & Science Andrey Atuchin Studio

The new artwork was hung by the new case with care in hopes that the community would soon be there. Final touches this m...
04/21/2023

The new artwork was hung by the new case with care in hopes that the community would soon be there. Final touches this morning! Two most asked questions: when is the reveal (4-4:15); when are the cupcakes coming (they will be here at 3)! Andrey Atuchin Studio Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Eaton High School’s Catering 2 Class is busy putting the finishing touches on the dino-mite cupcakes for tomorrow’s big ...
04/20/2023

Eaton High School’s Catering 2 Class is busy putting the finishing touches on the dino-mite cupcakes for tomorrow’s big party for Pops! The kitchen smells amazing!

Town of Eaton, CO Eaton School District

Coffee and dinosaur party talk with Terri Mapelli DeMoney! Everyone’s getting excited about tomorrow! Join us at the Adm...
04/20/2023

Coffee and dinosaur party talk with Terri Mapelli DeMoney! Everyone’s getting excited about tomorrow! Join us at the Administration Building, 1150 O St., April 21, 2023, from 3-5p for the big party and reveal!

Another look at the small case being set up. There will be five new fossils on display starting Friday! Here you can see...
04/19/2023

Another look at the small case being set up. There will be five new fossils on display starting Friday! Here you can see the lower jaw (left) and a vertebrae (right). Rob Gaston is setting up a vertebrae from the tail.

If the new fossil displays make up the sundae, then this beautiful new artwork by Andrey Atuchin is the cherry on top! W...
04/18/2023

If the new fossil displays make up the sundae, then this beautiful new artwork by Andrey Atuchin is the cherry on top! We can't wait to unveil this amazing piece on Friday at our "Weld"come home party for Pops! In fact, we were so excited, we unwrapped it with our friends at DuraPlaq so we could look for the Easter Eggs in image. More to come on that. Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Dinosaur party planning is well underway! Join us at the Weld County Admin. Bldg. (1150 O St., Greeley) Friday, April 21...
04/18/2023

Dinosaur party planning is well underway! Join us at the Weld County Admin. Bldg. (1150 O St., Greeley) Friday, April 21, 2023, from 3-5 for the official “Weld”come home party for Pops the Triceratops. Sneak peek of Pops giveaways below!

In the mystery boxes stored under the original display case were numerous large bones from the Pops find. These bones wi...
04/13/2023

In the mystery boxes stored under the original display case were numerous large bones from the Pops find. These bones will be on display, along with the skull, in the Weld County Administration Building. This particular bone is a vertebrae from Pops’ tail.

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1150 O Street
Greeley, CO
80632

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