BioBlitz!
| Hours: | 6am-5pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Green Events |
The Seacoast Science Center will hold its 11th annual BioBlitz on Saturday, September 21st from 6:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
BioBlitz is a daylong species scavenger hunt of Odiorne Point State Park, where the public explores 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 individuals and families 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.
Additional guided field programs and special activities will be announced throughout 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.
Last year, 141 new species were added to the list, including one of the world’s largest fish, the Mola Mola.
A leaf hopper was also spotted, setting a new state record!
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, research on your own on our touch-screen computers.
Since the first BioBlitz! in 2003, the total number of species identified in Odiorne tops 2,015.
This extremely valuable catalogue serves as a snapshot of the biodiversity of flora and fauna of the region.
The knowledge gained during BioBlitz! has provided multiple opportunities to educate school children, families and groups.
To learn how you can help the Center add to the list, find a detailed schedule, and register online at www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/events.
Members of the Seacoast Science Center may participate at no cost.
The event is free for members of the Seacoast Science Center; $7 for non-members; $20 for non-member families (up to 6 people).
Contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext.
17 or p.chick@seacentr.org for more information or to inquire how groups can get involved.
| COST | ↑ top |
$7 for non-members
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH, 03870 map
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