Events

BioBlitz! 2015

Saturday, September 26, 2015, 6 am-5 pm

BioBlitz is a daylong species scavenger hunt of Odiorne Point State Park, where families explore alongside scientists and field naturalists to find and record data on as many different species in the Park as possible in one day.

BioBlitz offers exciting opportunities for all ages to gain knowledge and skill in their favorite area of nature. Exploration teams will be birding, searching for insects, snakes and amphibians, exploring the freshwater pond and salt marsh, tracking mammals, identifying plants and seaweeds, tide pooling and more. You can sign up to participate in all or part of the day.

BioBlitz is a great way to excite children about science and a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists working together. Odiorne’s 135 acres and seven distinctly different habitats make it a unique and fascinating place to explore and learn.

If you are not up for scouring the park, there is still plenty to explore in the Center’s Gregg Interactive Learning Studio. There, you will see samples of species collected by naturalists and learn about the identification process. You can see amazing images of the plants, animals and activities from past years on the big-screens, observe insects through microscopes, see samples of seaweeds and fungi, and connect with many spirited nature-lovers.

The total number of species identified since the first BioBlitz in Odiorne in 2003 tops 2,099 and continues to grow every year. This valuable catalogue serves as a snapshot of biodiversity of our region. Your participation will not only help us monitor biodiversity, it will help us provide countless educational opportunities for school children, families and groups.

BioBlitz is FREE for Seacoast Science Center members; $10 for non-members; $30 for non-member families (up to 6 people). Last year, over 304 participants found 600 species, with 37 species being new to our list! We ask everyone to register in advance to ensure that we provide the most rewarding experience.

BioBlitz 2015 Exploration Schedule

Additional exploration groups will be announced during the event.

Special thanks go to event sponsors Eversource, Fidelity Investments and the UNIQUE College Investing Plan, New Hampshire Public Television, Normandeau Associates, ReVision Energy, and Westinghouse.

For more information, contact Sarah at s.toupin@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 20.

*Evening at the Seacoast Science Center Dinner

A Snapshot of NH from a Social and Ecological Perspective

5-7:30 pm

NEW this year, adults, sign up for a special post-BioBlitz dinner, A Snapshot of NH from a Social and Ecological Perspective, with a panel of the state's leading experts in the fields of climate science, oceanography, forestry, sociology, hydrology, and education. Learn more...