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A docent (“DOH-sent”) is a person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis. If you’ve ever been on a guided tour of a museum or an art gallery, you may have been led by a docent.
National Fossil Day is an annual celebration held to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. This year, National Fossil Day occurs on October 12, 2022. The Bureau of Land Management invites you to share in the celebration and explore paleontology on your public lands in a whole new way.