Archaeology for Everyone: Citizen Science and the Windy Ridge Quarry with Chris Johnston - Plains 49

Podcast: The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast · The Archaeology Podcast Network

Opublikowano: 2026-09-03

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Chris Johnston, Operations Director of the PaleoCultural Research Group (PCRG), about his journey through archaeology and the importance of bringing the public into archaeological research. Chris discusses his path from his undergraduate program at CU Boulder, through graduate research on communal bison hunting at the Roberts Ranch Buffalo Jump, his time as Assistant State Archaeologist of Colorado, and his return to PCRG. The conversation explores PCRG’s approach to citizen science and how involving volunteers can both advance archaeological research and create a broader community of stewards fo...