Who We Are

Dig Supporters are the backbone of our fundraising efforts here at Friends of NDGS Paleo! Each year, we offer the opportunity for you to donate at different levels to help support NDGS Paleontology and the Public Fossil Digs.

As a thank you for your donation, Dig Supporters receive access to early registration. That’s right! You get to sign up before general dig registration opens to the public. If you’ve ever tried to sign up on open registration day, you know how stressful it is. This is your chance to guarantee you get to attend a dig, without the stress! (Specific dates are not guaranteed!)

How does the Dig Supporters program work? 

  • Select the number of early registration spots you want (up to 10 per household)
  • Early registration spots are a flat rate of $100 each (does not include daily registration cost)
  • The more tickets you purchase, the earlier you register!

Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis by clicking on the link below (after sign-ups open!). There are a limited number of Dig Supporter spots available so don’t wait if you want access to early registration! 

Dig Supporter Sign-ups open October 1st, 2026 for the 2027 dig season!

Become a Dig Supporter!

 

 

 

 

 

 Dig Tier Number of Early Registration Spots  Donation Early Registration Day 
 Eumys  1  $100 Fri, Feb 5, 2027
 Eumys  2  $200 Fri, Feb 5, 2027
 Borealosuchus  3  $300 Thur, Feb 4, 2027
 Borealosuchus  4  $400 Thur, Feb 4, 2027
 Smilodon  5  $500 Wed, Feb 3, 2027
 Smilidon  6  $600 Wed, Feb 3, 2027
 Mosasaurus  7  $700 Tues, Feb 2, 2027
 Mosasaurus  8  $800 Tues, Feb 2, 2027
 Tyrannosaurus  9  $900 Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Tyrannosaurus 10 $1,000 Mon, Feb 1, 2027

 

What Does Your Donation Support? 

Field & Lab Internships

Provides opportunities for students studying paleontology to gain important technical experience and support NDGS staff.

Public Fossil Dig Program

Provides supplies, equipment, and transportation costs which helps lower the daily registration costs for participants.

Paleontology Exhibits

NDGS Paleontology maintains over two dozen fossil exhibits across North Dakota, making sure everyone can learn our prehistoric heritage.