Events

BioBlitz! 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014, 6am-5pm

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 signup 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 2,062 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; $7 for non-members; $20 for non-member families (up to 6 people). Last year, over 280 participants found 684 species, with 47 species being new to our list! We ask everyone to register in advance to ensure that we provide the most rewarding experience.

BioBlitz 2014 Exploration Schedule

Additional exploration groups will be announced during the event.

Special thanks go to event sponsors New Hampshire Public Television, Normandeau Associates, Optima Bank & Trust, ReVision Energy and Westinghouse.

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