Get your boots dirty! 2025 PAAC Summer Field Projects

Dr. Sarah Allaun, Colorado Assistant State Archaeologist, will lead exciting archaeological fieldwork in Weld County, CO. No archaeological experience is required, but comfort with hiking and camping is recommended. Three late summer sessions are planned:

Session 1: State Land Board PAAC Survey, Aug 11-20 

Session 2: Pawnee National Grassland Survey & Testing, Sep 1-5

Session 3: Pawnee National Grassland Survey & Testing, Sep 8-12

Applications for all three sessions are closed. 

Important Application Details: We anticipate high interest for a limited number of spots. Selection is primarily first-come, first-served, but we aim to accommodate as many participants as possible across the sessions. Participation for a full session duration is not required and cannot be guaranteed for all applicants. A waitlist will be maintained once spots are filled. Notifications of participation status and confirmed dates will be sent out to applicants by June 18. Please do not reserve lodging until OAHP staff have confirmed your participation dates. Waitlisted individuals will be notified in sign-up order if spots become available. 

Session 1: State Land Board PAAC Survey

August 11-20, 2025  Weld County, Colorado

Session 1: a systematic pedestrian survey project on a State Land Board section next to the beautiful Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County, CO. 

PROJECT DETAILS

• What: Archaeological Pedestrian Survey
• Where: State Land Board section, Weld County, CO (Adjacent to the Pawnee National Grassland)
• Fieldwork Dates: 10 days, August 11 - 20, 2025 (including weekend)

GET READY & SIGN-UP

• Apply: Applications closed
• Gear List: A detailed recommended gear list will be sent out to participants once registered. 
• Mandatory Meeting: A virtual orientation and planning meeting will be held before the project begins. Attendance is required. 

Session 2: Pawnee National Grassland Survey & Testing

September 1-5, 2025  Weld County, Colorado

Session 2: Survey and testing, including augering and possibly test excavation, on the beautiful Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County, Colorado. 

PROJECT DETAILS

• What: Archaeological Survey & Sub-Surface Testing
• Where: Pawnee National Grassland, Weld County, CO
• Fieldwork Dates: 5 days, September 1 - 5, 2025

GET READY & SIGN-UP

• Apply: Applications closed
• Gear List: A detailed recommended gear list will be sent out to participants once registered. 
• Mandatory Meeting: A virtual orientation and planning meeting will be held before the project begins. Attendance is required. 

Session 3: Pawnee National Grassland Survey & Testing

September 8-12, 2025  Weld County, Colorado

Session 3: Survey and testing, including augering and possibly test excavation, on the beautiful Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County, Colorado. 

PROJECT DETAILS

• What: Archaeological Survey & Sub-Surface Testing
• Where: Pawnee National Grassland, Weld County, CO
• Fieldwork Dates: 5 days, September 8 - 12, 2025

GET READY & SIGN-UP

• Apply: Applications closed
• Gear List: A detailed recommended gear list will be sent out to participants once registered. 
• Mandatory Meeting: A virtual orientation and planning meeting will be held before the project begins. Attendance is required.