Finding the skull
parts and teeth of the little ancient whale proved to be more than
serendipitous—it was the defining event that led to the Natural History Exhibit
being built.
Diane Boardman
Gusset (who had been with the PTMSC from its inception) and I (getting there a
few years later), joined my husband Joe on a fly fishing trip so we could check
the road cuts along the west end river bank while looking for fossils.
It was Diane's
astuteness that had her recognizing something unusual and interesting
in the rocks. Upon further
exploration, we discovered it was a skull. I hauled it to the Burke Museum of
Natural History in Seattle
to get it identified. This began the collaboration between our two
organizations that resulted in the Natural History Exhibit we see today and our
reciprocity agreement.
By Rachel Gaspers, volunteer and
former PTMSC Board Chair
This is one of 30 reasons to give $30
to celebrate 30 years. Or increase your impact and give more. All funds support
the Future Fund to keep the PTMSC going strong. Donate
online or call (360) 385-5582, ext. 104,
or send a check to 532 Battery Way,
Port Townsend, WA 98368.
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