“[The quality of] instruction was superb! Our instructors
were not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also teachers who built
a relationship with us shared with us personally, ascertained where
we were as learners, and began their instruction there. That’s a good
teaching.
...I have always been interested in archeology. I saw “Raising
the Mammoth” on TV and of course was interested in a personal inside
story about such an “adventure”.
…What an incredible site and experience
– both the scientific integrity of the facility and its personnel,
but also such a warm, human element. You accepted us as members of
your team. We belonged!”
Elderhostel, September 2004
Current Research
Opaline Phytoliths
Dr. Larry Agenbroad and Dr. Carlos Cordova
taking samples from woolly mammoth teeth.
Collaborative Research
With Dr. Carlos Cordova
Dr. Carlos Cordova spent
part ofJanuary 16 and 17, 2008 on-site at the
Mammoth Site taking samples of
plaque from mammoth teeth, trying to
recover opal phytoliths (silica rods
peculiar to plant species) to see if he
can determine what Mammoth Site
mammoths were eating. This produce
additions to our plant inventory, as
sometimes diagnostic phytoliths remain
when pollen has been destroyed.
He sampled several teeth and some
soil. We should have results in several
weeks!
