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BFLF: Little SkatesBig Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 28.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Marilyn at 603-436-8043, ext. 18 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Visitor Programs Historical Happenings
Monday, June 26, 2006 to Sunday, July 9, 2006
Come learn about the rich history of Odiorne Point, from New Hampshire's early settlers to WWII, when Odiorne became Fort Dearborn. Join a tour of Battery 204 at 2:00 p.m. Hear the history of our local lighthouses, learn about the 1905 wreck of the schooner, the Lizzie Carr, the days of the Life Saving Service and more.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Music-by-the-Sea: Percy Hill
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Percy Hill
www.percyhill.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, July 1, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, July 12
Friday, July 21
Wednesday, July 26
Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Sunday, August 13
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25
Music-by-the-Sea: 60's Invasion
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
60's Invasion
www.sixtiesinvasion.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Visitor Programs: Critter Crafts
Monday, July 10, 2006 to Sunday, July 16, 2006
Come get creative and create creatures, join a painting party and participate in other fun nature-related arts and crafts.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Full Moon Madness at Margaritas
Monday, July 10, 2006
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Portsmouth has selected the Seacoast Science Center to be the beneficiary of their Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising program on the following dates:
Monday, July 10
Wednesday, August 9
Thursday, September 7
Five percent of the evenings' gross lounge sales will be donated to the Seacoast Science Center.
Other area business, organizations and distributors participate in the fun and games by supplying prizes that are given away during the night. Margaritas may involve local radio advertising, newspaper ads and in-house flyers, etc. SSC will provide , a banner and more.
Please help us spread the word! Margaritas has been a long-time supporter of the Center, not only through their Full Moon Madness program, but also a a Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series sponsor.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Friday, July 21
Wednesday, July 26
Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Sunday, August 13
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25
Music-by-the-Sea: Entrain
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Entrain
www.entrain.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Visitor Programs: Homes and Habitats
Monday, July 17, 2006 to Sunday, July 23, 2006
Explore the many habitats of Odiorne in search of the plants and animals that live here. Indoor and outdoor programs.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Music-by-the-Sea: Corona Brothers
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Corona Brothers
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Watercolor Workshop
Friday, July 21, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, July 26
Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Sunday, August 13
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25
Visitor Programs: Finding Nemo and Sponge Bob
Monday, July 24, 2006 to Sunday, July 30, 2006
Learn the science behind some of your favorite TV and movie characters.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Saturday, August 5
Thursday, August 10
Sunday, August 13
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25
Music-by-the-Sea: Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
www.jumbocircuspeanuts.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Visitor Programs: Science Experiments
Monday, July 31, 2006 to Sunday, August 6, 2006
Conduct a variety of simple science experiments and learn some fun activities that you can do at home.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Music-by-the-Sea: The Don Campbell Band
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
The Don Campbell Band
www.doncampbellmusic.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Visitor Programs: Float Your Boat!
Monday, August 7, 2006 to Sunday, August 13, 2006
Make your own boat and learn what makes a boat sink or float.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Full Moon Madness at Margaritas
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Portsmouth has selected the Seacoast Science Center to be the beneficiary of their Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising program on the following dates:
Monday, July 10
Wednesday, August 9
Thursday, September 7
Five percent of the evenings' gross lounge sales will be donated to the Seacoast Science Center.
Other area business, organizations and distributors participate in the fun and games by supplying prizes that are given away during the night. Margaritas may involve local radio advertising, newspaper ads and in-house flyers, etc. SSC will provide , a banner and more.
Please help us spread the word! Margaritas has been a long-time supporter of the Center, not only through their Full Moon Madness program, but also a a Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series sponsor.
Music-by-the-Sea: Truffle
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Truffle
www.gerardtruffle.com
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 10. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ages 13 and up; $4 for Seacoast Science Center Members
Children under 12 are free.
The Music-by-the-Sea 2006 concert series is sponsored by Access Sports
Medicine, Allegra Print and Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Granite State
Chemical, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce College, In memory of Carol Lincoln,
Mahalos, Margaritas, McIntosh College, Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Red Hook Brewery, Rockingham Electric, Tate & Foss and WMUR, Channel 9.
Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Sunday, August 13
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25
You Gotta Regatta!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Model Boat Regatta
South Mill Pond, Portsmouth, NH
Bring a picnic and meet us at the Pond for our 10th annual model yacht regatta. Enjoy watching the beautiful little boats race around the pond.
Racers can pick up registration forms at the Center or from Race Director Alain Jousse (603-433-1584; alainj@concast.net)
.
Participant's entry fee: $10; application deadline: July 28, 2006
Spectators free
Schedule
9:30 am
Skipper's meeting
10:00 am - noon
racing
12:00 pm
lunch break
1:00
racing resumes
2:30 pm
Pond-side awards ceremony Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Saturday, August 19
Friday, August 25 Visitor Programs: Relaxation and the Rocky Shore
Monday, August 14, 2006 to Sunday, August 20, 2006
Learn about the algae and marine organisms that are commonly used in spas and food items.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Vistor Programs: Caring for our Creatures
Monday, August 21, 2006 to Sunday, August 27, 2006
Tour behind-the-scences to learn about the life support system that maintains the water quality in our tanks and see creatures feed.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Watercolor Workshop
Monday, August 21, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Date:
Friday, August 25 Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Watercolor Workshop
Friday, August 25, 2006
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
registrar@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
This is the final workshop date of the season. Visitor Programs: Back to School!
Monday, August 28, 2006 to Sunday, September 3, 2006
Learn about sea creatures that are in "schools" all year long!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Visitor Programs: Back in Time
Monday, September 4, 2006 to Sunday, September 10, 2006
Learn about the rich history of Odiorne, from New Hampshire's first settler, David Thomson in 1623, to the grand estate years and the military days of Fort Dearborn. Tour Battery 204 at 2:00 p.m., trek through the park with us to find traces of the past. Learn how Odiorne's landscape has changed over time.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks and hands-on activities are offered every day on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm that are free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule.
Full Moon Madness at Margaritas
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Portsmouth has selected the Seacoast Science Center to be the beneficiary of their Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising program on the following dates:
Monday, July 10
Wednesday, August 9
Thursday, September 7
Five percent of the evenings' gross lounge sales will be donated to the Seacoast Science Center.
Other area business, organizations and distributors participate in the fun and games by supplying prizes that are given away during the night. Margaritas may involve local radio advertising, newspaper ads and in-house flyers, etc. SSC will provide , a banner and more.
Please help us spread the word! Margaritas has been a long-time supporter of the Center, not only through their Full Moon Madness program, but also a a Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series sponsor.
Appledore Get-Aweigh Weekend
Friday, September 8, 2006 to Sunday, September 10, 2006
An adult learning excursion with the Seacoast Science Center
Registration is required by August 18, 2006 Visitor Programs: Biodiversity Blitz
Monday, September 11, 2006 to Friday, September 15, 2006
Join us as we become scavenger hunters in search different species of plants and animals in Odiorne. So far, we have counted over 1,100 different species! Learn what you can do to support biodiversity in your own backyard and beyond.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins November 1, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 15, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BioBlitz!: A Species Count Marathon
Saturday, September 16, 2006
On Saturday, September 16, the Seacoast Science Center will host its fourth annual BioBlitz!. BioBlitz! is a day-long biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. Local scientists, professors and field naturalists will search through the park's 135 acres and seven different habitats to make a rapid assessment of the diversity of life in the park.
Bring your boots, binoculars and butterfly nets! Families and groups are welcome to join in. Teams will be tide pooling, birding, dragonflying, tracking and more. Ask your school if they are interested in assisting with BioBlitz! to earn extra credit. Groups should contact the Center prior to the event to register.
BioBlitz! is a great way to excite children about science. It is a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists at work together in one room. You can also participate in programs that will be offered throughout the day that demonstrate how all facets of nature are interconnected. The energy of the collaboration between experts, participants and volunteers makes BioBlitz! a unique and memorable experience.
From the BioBlitz! base at the Seacoast Science Center, you will see how scientists identify everything from insects to fungi. You can peer through microscopes to see subtle differences in plankton or to examine scat to see what an animal has eaten. You will see discoveries being made, species being tallied and data being recorded.
BioBlitz! is much more than just a one-day endeavor. The data collected can be used to assess the health of the park's habitats over time. More than 1,100 species have been recorded since 2003. With the insight gained through BioBlitz! participants will understand how they can create habitats that help increase biodiversity at home.
Biodiversity is commonly associated with life in the rainforest or coral reef. BioBlitz! is a great way to celebrate and to build community awareness about the vast number of species in our own backyard. Everyone is invited to accompany experts in their search against the clock and to see real science in action.
The Seacoast Science Center is still recruiting experts and volunteers to participate in BioBlitz! Please contact us at 603-436-8043 or info@seacentr.org or visit www.seacoastsciencecenter.org to learn more.
Sponsored by Normandeau Associates, Center admission is free of charge for registered BioBlitz! participants.
Visitor Programs: Biodiversity Blitz
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Join us as we become scavenger hunters in search different species of plants and animals in Odiorne. So far, we have counted over 1,100 different species! Learn what you can do to support biodiversity in your own backyard and beyond.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Visitor Programs: Coastal Cleanup
Monday, September 18, 2006 to Sunday, September 24, 2006
Come and be part of the solution! In observation of International Coastal Clean-up Day (when volunteers clean up the shorelines around the globe) we will be on pollution patrol all week. Learn how one individual's efforts can make a difference in the health of our environment. Fun, educational activities will be offered for all ages.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Visitor Programs: Tidepool Treasures
Monday, September 25, 2006 to Sunday, October 1, 2006
When you take the time observe a tide pool closely you will be amazed at the beauty within. Join us as we venture out to the rocky shore, or examine a magnified creature indoors, to learn about its special adaptations that allow it to live in such a dynamic environment.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 29, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Visitor Programs: Ocean Exploration
Monday, October 2, 2006 to Sunday, October 8, 2006
Dive deep in to the Gulf of Maine! Learn about SCUBA diving, submarines and EDALHab, the world's first underwater habitat. Learn what makes things sink and float and participate in pressure experiments.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Nature Detectives, the Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3, 4 and 5, will be held on Tuesday afternoons from October 3-November 7.
Using our trails and exhibits as a laboratory, we will focus our attention on the changes that are happening in nature as winter approaches. Lessons are aligned with NH Science Curriculum Frameworks.
Cost is $90 for members/$100 non-members.
Call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 for more information and to sign up. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 6, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Visitor Programs: Member Appreciation
Monday, October 9, 2006 to Sunday, October 15, 2006
Whether you are a member now, or are thinking of becoming one soon, let us show you the many ways your support helps us fulfill our mission each and every day. Special thank you programs and promotions will be offered all week long.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Note: Seacoast Science Center members are invited to join us for a special thank you cookout on Saturday, October 14; look for your invitation in the mail with details and R.S.V.P. instructions.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Heritage Dinner Series: Seasons of the Sea
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Seasons of the Sea (Seasonal Changes in the Gulf of Maine)
Ru Morrison, PhD
University of New Hampshire, Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory
Social Hour 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Dinner Follows
$45 per person
Reserve number attending by October 5, 2006
The Heritage Dinner Seires brings the fascinating stories and latest findings of author-adventurers, scientists and historians to the Center. Join us once a month on Thursday evenings beginning in October for enjoyable evenings of dinner and conversation.
Seasons of the Sea with Ru Morrison
One of the best aspects of living in New England is the spectacular change of seasons. Whether you prefer summer sun or winter's sparkling snow, as a New Englander, you appreciate the variety that seasons bring to your life.
Just as there are seasons on land so are there similar‹yet different seasons in the sea.
On Thursday, October 12, Dr. Ru Morrison will show us the seasonal changes that are occurring just off our shores. The changes are not as noticeable as those on land: they have no striking changes of color, no white snow in winter and certainly no fall foliage. But the differences are just as marked and sometimes quite different from what you would expect. Which season in the Gulf of Maine has the warmest temperatures at the bottom of the ocean? When are the small unicellular plants called phytoplankton, that fuel most of the life in the Gulf including the fish, most numerous? Satellites can see the effects of tiny phytoplankton? You'll discover the answers to these and many more questions during Ru's entertaining and enlightening presentation.
Dr. Morrison, who works at the Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire, is a popular and familiar face at the Center. Many of you met him at last year's Annual Appreciation Event for our Contributing Members. Others have seen him here as the Principal Investigator on the Center's new Seasons of the Sea exhibit. Come to this dinner and you'll be in for a special treat: Ru's personal introduction to the exhibit that is based on much of his own research. As a researcher, Ru is committed to getting his work outside the laboratory and into venues like the Seacoast Science Center. If you've ever wondered what's really going on in the waters just off our shores, and you'd like to find out in a fun and entertaining way, this is an evening for you.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception (the Nature Store will be open at 5:30 p.m.). Dinner and presentation follow. All proceeds support the Center. Space is available on a first-come first-served basis and dinners sell out early. Tickets are $45/person; all are welcome. Members at the Family Plus Level and above will receive invitations in the mail. Reserve your seats now by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Upcoming Heritage Dinners
November 2, 2006
Marine Mammal Strandings
Kate Sardi, Assistant Director and Stranding Coordinator
The Whale Center of New England
January 11, 2007
Rediscovery of the USS 09
David Switzer
Consulting Nautical Archaeologist for New Hampshire
February 8, 2007
Expedition to the Galapagos
Wendy Lull
President, Seacoast Science Center 2006-2007 Heritage Dinner Series
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 13, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Members' Fall Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Members' Fall Family Fun Day Celebrates Twilight
Thank you members! In appreciation of your ongoing support we invite you to join us for some family fun. Enjoy a cookout, activities and interpretive programs. There's something for every age.
This year Family Fun Day will celebrate that magical moment just before the sun has set and creatures of the night begin to stir. Sponsored by Ocean National Bank, this special evening is free to all members. Family Fun Day is open to everyone; bring your friends and introduce them to the Center, non-members are just $6 per person. Members also receive an additional 5% (15% total) off Nature Store purchases all week, from October 9-15.
Settle in for a fun story time before the cookout, try your hand at a craft, or check out the bat station. After dinner join Senior Naturalist Marilyn Gilmour as she explores Odiorne at twilight. Learn how creatures hear, see and smell their way through the diminishing light. Inside the Center help us create the magical Hall of Bioluminescence, have your picture taken with our special guest (a mystery nocturnal sea creature), or make your own special "twilight" craft to take home. To finish up our evening of family fun join us in the Sugden House for stories and campfire treats.
All members will receive invitations in the mail; be sure to sign-up by contacting us at 603-436-8043 ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org. Hope to see you there!
Fall Family Fun Day At-A-Glance
4-4:45 Story time
4-7 Twilight crafts and activities
4:30-5 Pictures with "mystery" guest
5-6 Cook out
6 Twilight walk
6:30-7 Pictures with "mystery" guest
7 Story time and campfire treats
Visitor Programs: All Things Fall!
Monday, October 16, 2006 to Sunday, October 22, 2006
Come celebrate the onset of fall and discover the wonders that the season brings. Learn why leaves turn color and how maple syrup is made. Look for migrating Monarch Butterflies and the subtle changes in the habitats of Odiorne.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 12-October 17, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 13-October 18, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Volunteer's Book and Breakfast
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
The October book choice reads like a summer crime novel but is one of the most talked about local murder mysteries of the 19th Century. Join us as we discuss Moonlight Murder at Smuttynose by Lyman V. Rutledge. This booklet tells the story of the controversial murders of Smuttynose residents Anethe and Karen Christensen.
Readers are encouraged to bring pictures or articles that would add to the discussion. After the discussion we will go to the cemetery in Portsmouth to visit the sisters' graves.
Book group discussion runs from 9-10 a.m. Books are available for purchase at the Nature Store. Feel free to bring a breakfast item to share.
Please sign-up by contacting us at 603-436-8043 or info@seacentr.org.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for a children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 14-October 19, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 20, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for a children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 15-October 20, 2006.
Pre-registration is required and opens July 1.
(Next session begins October 31, 2006; registration opens September 1; space fills quickly) Visitor Programs: Nature's Tricksters
Monday, October 23, 2006 to Sunday, October 29, 2006
Some are tricky and some are scary. Some even look spooky, gooey and hairy! In the spirit of Halloween, come and learn how and why some creatures seem "in disguise".
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Visitor Programs: Local Lore
Monday, October 30, 2006 to Tuesday, October 31, 2006
New Hampshire's Seacoast and the Isles of Shoals hold many mysterious stories. Hear tales of hidden pirate treasures, shipwrecks and lingering spirits and decide if you believe they are false or true.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekends; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Winter Hours Begin
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 to Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Now open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for the general public. Also open on school vacation days and holidays, and for pre-registered programs.
Seacoast Science Center members may visit any day of the week between 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; just call ahead.
The Seacoast Science Center operates on a Winter Hours Schedule from November 1 through March 31; full time schedule resumes on April 1. Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Heritage Dinner Series: Marine Mammal Strandings
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles Ashore in New England:
Stranding Response at the New England Aquarium
Kate Sardi, Senior Biologist of the New England Aquarium's Rescue and Rehabilitation Department
Social Hour 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Dinner Follows
$45 per person
Reserve number attending by October 26, 2006
Join us on Thursday, November 2 when Kate Sardi will describe how her team responds to reports of stranded seals, dolphins, whales and sea turtles throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Kate has been working with stranded marine mammals for 10 years. Her engaging presentation will introduce you to the species of marine mammals and sea turtles found in New England waters and discuss the reasons that they come up on shore.
Scientists' ultimate goal in stranding response is to learn about the biology and habitat use of these animals, to conserve endangered or threatened species and to educate members of the community about the animals that share their shores. Kate will also discuss why and how the Aquarium Team responds, as well as give examples of the important information that we can learn from stranding events.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception (the Nature Store will be open at 5:30). Dinner and presentation follow. All proceeds support the Center. Space is available on a first-come first-served basis and dinners tend to sell out early. Tickets are $45/person; all are welcome, members at the Family Plus level and Annual Giving Society members will receive invitations in the mail. Reserve your seats now by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043 ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Upcoming Heritage Dinners
January 11, 2007
Rediscovery of the USS 09
David Switzer
Consulting Nautical Archaeologist for New Hampshire
February 8, 2007
Expedition to the Galapagos
Wendy Lull
President, Seacoast Science Center Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, November 3, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Penguins
Saturday, November 4, 2006 to Monday, November 6, 2006
Do you think forty below zero is a bit on the chilly side? Penguins don't seem to mind! Come learn how these amazing animals survive in such cold, snowy places, find out how fast penguins swim and how they snuggle together to stay warm. (no live penguins present)
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Bald Eagles in NH Lecture
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
NH Audubon Senior Biologist Chris Martin will give a presentation on the Bald Eagle population in NH. All are welcome.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Science and Nature Extravaganza
Friday, November 10, 2006 to Monday, November 13, 2006
Stations will be set up around the Center with fun and fascinating things relating to science and nature from Friday through Monday.
On Friday, November 10, volunteer naturalists will join us to showcase their specialty topics, from exciting marine or local history, to squid dissection, to tasting foods from the sea. And, don't miss Old Mother Westwind as she shares her stories of her Merry Little Breezes!
On Friday, special stations will be set up from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Free with Center admission.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, November 10, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Marine Teen Night:Battle of the Bands
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Battle of the Bands
You asked for it, you got it! A musical Marine Teen Night. Teens should register now to participate in our newest Marine Teen Night, Battle of the Bands, to be held on Saturday, November 11 from 6-9 p.m.
Marine Teen Night is a program designed by teens, for teens between the ages of 12 and 15 years old. Chaperoned and facilitated by Center staff, the evenings are a low-cost, entertaining way for middle school aged students to spend the evening with their friends.
During Battle of the Bands, teens will have the chance to showcase their favorite music. They will also learn about music-at-sea and will earn extra bonus points if their selection is nautical in nature. Staff will organize activities that include dancing, singing and games all related to songs that the teens have chosen.
Sponsored by Bank of America, Marine Teen Nights are offered at only $5 for members/$ 8 non-members. Dinner, desert and prizes are included in the evening's festivities. Teens must pre-register by contact us at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org, or sign up the next time you visit.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Volunteer Book and Breakfast
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 to Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Volunteers, join us as we explore the history of Odiorne Point State Park. Our book choice for November is Footprints in Time: A Walk where New Hampshire Began compiled by Howard S. Crosby, Wendy W. Lull and Richard T. MacIntyre.
This is a walk-while-you-talk book group event. Howard will lead the walking tour as we discuss the social and military history of OPSP. The book is available in the Nature Store. We will go out rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
R.S.V.P. to Michele at volunteer@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/learning/preschool.php Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, November 17, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Shipwrecks
Saturday, November 18, 2006 to Monday, November 20, 2006
Hear tales of shipwrecks near our shores, learn about the Lizzie Carr and see if you have what it takes to save a sailor.
Hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Closed Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 23, 2006 to Thursday, November 23, 2006
The Center will be closed Thusday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day. Visitor Programs: Tom the Turkey and Feathered Friends
Friday, November 24, 2006 to Monday, November 27, 2006
Learn about the infamous turkey and other birds that winter at Odiorne.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, November 24, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, December 1, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Nature Crafts
Saturday, December 2, 2006 to Monday, December 4, 2006
We'll get our hands into a variety of nature crafts, some of which will make lovely holiday ornaments!
Hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from October 31-December 5, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from November 1-December 6, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
Volunteer Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 8, 2006 to Friday, December 8, 2006
Volunteers will be treated to a scrumptious buffet lunch and our wildly popular Yankee Swap.
You won't want to miss the fun!
R.S.V.P to Michlele at volunteer@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, December 8, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4-5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from November 3-December 8, 2006.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Underwater Exploration
Saturday, December 9, 2006 to Monday, December 11, 2006
Did you know that less than 5% of the Ocean has been explored? Dive down deep and learn about SCUBA, bouys, submersibles and more.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Marine Teen Night: Coastal Celebration
Saturday, December 9, 2006
On December 9 we will celebrate holiday traditions around the world during our Coastal Celebrations Marine Teen Night. Teens will participate in fun, games, crafts and activities that highlight winter festivities enjoyed by coastal communities around the globe.
Marine Teen Night is a program designed by teens, for teens between the ages of 12 and 15 years old. Chaperoned and facilitated by Center staff, the evenings are a low-cost, entertaining way for middle school aged students to spend the evening learning with their friends.
Sponsored by Bank of America, Marine Teen Nights are offered at only $5 for members/$ 8 non-members. Dinner, dessert and prizes are included in the evening's festivities. Teens must pre-register by contacting us at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org, or sign up the next time you visit.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from November 2-December 14, 2006.
No class Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day.
Pre-registration is required.
Visitor Programs: Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 16, 2006 to Monday, December 18, 2006
Come and learn about different cultures' traditions that relate to the setting sun and the winter wonderland.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Visitor Programs: Seaside Science
Saturday, December 23, 2006 to Saturday, December 23, 2006
See for yourself why saltwater sinks. Take a temperature reading in the touchtank. There will be live animal programs, games and experiments all week that will teach you about the Science of the Sea.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Visitor Programs: Seaside Science
Sunday, December 24, 2006 to Sunday, December 24, 2006
See for yourself why saltwater sinks. Take a temperature reading in the touchtank. There will be live animal programs, games and experiments all week that will teach you about the Science of the Sea.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 11:00 am, noon and 1:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Closed at 1pm
Sunday, December 24, 2006
The Center will be open from 10:00am-1:00pm today. Closed Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2006
The Center is closed Christmas Day. Visitor Programs: Seaside Science
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 to Saturday, December 30, 2006
See for yourself why saltwater sinks. Take a temperature reading in the touchtank. There will be live animal programs, games and experiments all week that will teach you about the Science of the Sea.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at on the hour between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Safari Camp
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 to Friday, December 29, 2006
Seaside Safari Holiday Vacation Camp Celebrates the Wonders of Winter!
Sign up for one or all three days of Seaside Safari Holiday Vacation Camp!
Seaside Safari Holiday Vacation Camp is a day program for children in grades K-5. The programs are designed to teach about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. Camp staff encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it! We will spend a good part of each day outdoors exploring nature and the survival of the park's winter inhabitants. Our days will also include scavenger hunts, tracking and stories. Each day we will return inside and warm up with some hot cocoa. Come join the fun!
Camp runs Wednesday-Friday, December 27-29, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register. Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $105M/$120NM for all three days. Space is limited, and enrollments are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Registration for Safari Holiday Vacation Camp is now being accepted.
Call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or email info@seacentr.org to request a form; or click on the link listed below to find a downloadable registration form.
Daily Themes
Wednesday, December 27
Out and About in Winter
A brisk winter day can be the perfect time for an outdoor adventure. Put on your hats and gloves and come explore the winter wonderland here at Odiorne Point State Park. We'll look for signs of deer, squirrels and other animals that remain active in winter. We'll play fun winter games and then come inside for a warm cup of cocoa.
Thursday, December 28
Down We Go!
Dive into the world of submarines and SCUBA. We'll learn some of the amazing science that enables humans to reach the ocean's dark depths through hands-on experiments. Get a close look at some cool SCUBA gear and build a mini-submarine of your own to take home!
Friday, December 29
Storms and Shipwrecks
The North Atlantic can be a little treacherous in winter. Mariners and sea creatures alike face the challenge of frigid waters, fierce winds and BIG waves. Find out about ships that have narrowly avoided disaster and ships that now lie wrecked on the ocean floor. We'll also do some fun activities to find out how marine animals keep warm in the cold winter waters of the North Atlantic.
Safari Camp is also offered during your Winter, Spring and Summer vacations!
Treks 4 Tots
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 to Friday, December 29, 2006
Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program designed especially for 4 and 5 year-old
children. In this holiday session, children will learn about the winter life of animals, birds and insects through fun-filled adventures.
Each morning we walk the woodlands to look for animal activity. Although we ask that you plan for outdoor exploration every day, we may concentrate more on indoor activities during inclement weather.
Children will meet in the Discovery Den in the Center each morning. To insure a safe and rewarding experience, our program is limited to 12 children, with a staff ratio of 1:4. Parents or a favorite adult may attend with their child for part of, or for all of each morning; no other siblings are allowed please.
Registrations are now being accepted. It is the nature of Treks to fill quickly, so please register early! Request a registration form by phone at 603-436-8043, ext. 20, by email at info@seacentr.org, or downloadable registration form at the link listed below.
Daily Themes
Wednesday, December 27
Animals on Ice
Hibernation is a time when animals sleep through winter. How do pond animals like turtles, frogs and dragonflies spend their winter? We will visit the pond and learn about the creatures that are sleeping down deep in the mud.
Thursday, December 28
The Winter Woods
Even though it's winter, the woodlands are full of sounds and scurrying wildlife. We'll look for winter birds and abandoned bird nests. We will end the day with stories and a craft.
Friday, December 29
Winter Beach Scavenger Hunt
Today we will go on a beachcombers' scavenger hunt to see what the last tide left behind. Will we find a meat-eating dog-whelk and the smallest rock in the world? We will end the morning by making a winter-weed arrangement to take home.
Note:
The next Session of Big Fish Little Fish, our program for ages 18 months-5 years old, will begin March 13-14-15-16, 2007
Visitor Programs: Seaside Science
Sunday, December 31, 2006 to Sunday, December 31, 2006
See for yourself why saltwater sinks. Take a temperature reading in the touchtank. There will be live animal programs, games and experiments all week that will teach you about the Science of the Sea.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered at 11:00 am, noon and 1:00 pm; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Closed at 1pm
Sunday, December 31, 2006
The Center will be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm today. Closed New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2007
The Center is closed today.
Visitor Programs: A Winter Wonderland
Saturday, January 6, 2007 to Monday, January 8, 2007
We'll learn all about the wonders of winter and how animals protect themselves from extreme temperatures.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
Heritage Dinner Series: Rediscovery of the USS 09
Thursday, January 11, 2007
The Seacoast Science Center's Heritage Dinner-Lecture Series brings Dr. David Switzer on Thursday, January 11 to discuss the Rediscovery of the USS 09. Dr. Switzer will give his personal account of the rediscovery of the sunken submarine, which was first found in 1997, then lost again and rediscovered in 2004.
Switzer, Professor Emeritus of History at Plymouth State University and NH State Consulting Nautical Archaeologist, will present rarely seen images and video from the 2004 expedition. You'll hear his stirring account of this submarine tragedy that occurred in June 1941, just two years after the USS Squalus sank between Odiorne Point and the Isles of Shoals.
The USS O9 was a World War I vintage submarine that had been recommissioned as the clouds of WWII began gathering. During a deep submergence test the submarine failed to surface. Because of its depth, the effort that had rescued the USS Squalus crew could not be carried out and their were no survivors.
Switzer will recount, via slides and underwater video, the location of the USS O9 remains found in 1997 and the September 2004 rediscovery site. You'll find out how the research team deployed a remote operative vehicle from its base ship, the RV Connecticut, to document the submarine remains.
The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with a reception; dinner and presentation follow. All proceeds support the Seacoast Science Center. The cost is $45/person. To learn more about visit www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. Reserve your seats by January 5 by contacting the Center 603-436-8043 ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org.
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The Heritage Dinner Seires brings the fascinating stories and latest findings of author-adventurers, scientists and historians to the Center. Join us once a month on Thursday evenings beginning in October for enjoyable evenings of dinner and conversation.
Upcoming Heritage Dinners
February 8, 2007
Expedition to the Galapagos
Wendy Lull
President, Seacoast Science Center Visitor Programs: Water Quality and Ocean Chemistry
Saturday, January 13, 2007 to Monday, January 15, 2007
Learn about water chemistry through games and experiments. Join a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about our state-of-the-art life support system that maintains our aquariums.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
Book and Breakfast
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
For Volunteer and Members
The Book and Breakfast book group will discuss The Placenames of Portsmouth by Nancy W. Grossman. Choose your favorite Portsmouth neighborhood and bring bits of information about its origin to share. A limited number of copies are available in the Nature Store. Feel free to bring a breakfast snack to share!
Please sign up by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Marine Teen Night: Game Show Gala
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Come on down! Test your skills, take a chance, roll the dice and become a game-show star! Teens, ages 12 to 15, should register now to take part this Marine Teen Night, Game Show Gala.
With games like "The Ocean is Right", "Who Wants to Be a Marine Millionaire" and "Win, Lose or Draw the Ocean", you are sure to enjoy this fun, memorable Game Show-style evening. You can even try your luck at the casino-style game where there are many prizes to be won!
Marine Teen Nights are a low-cost and entertaining way for middle school aged students to spend the evening with their friends. Chaperoned and facilitated by Center staff, the evening begins with a pizza-party dinner.
Participants must register in advance. Sponsored by the Bank of America, the cost is only $5 for members; $8 for non-members. To learn more about Marine Teen Nights and to register, please contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or at
registrar@seacentr.org Visitor Programs: Mysteries of the Deep
Saturday, January 20, 2007 to Monday, January 22, 2007
Come into our "Hall of Bioluminescence" to learn about animals that make their own light in the deep, dark ocean. Also learn why Giant Squid continue to allude scientists.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Saturday, January 27, 2007 to Monday, January 29, 2007
Hear some whale tales, search for seals and learn about dolphins and porpoises of the Gulf of Maine. See how blubber works as an a insulator by experiementing with our blubber glove.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
Smuttynose Murder: A Musical
Friday, February 2, 2007
The Really Bad Theatre Troupe's will perform the nearly dramatic and mercifully short production of The Smuttynose Murder: A Musical, presented in conjunction with the Portsmouth Athenaeum.
After a brief introduction of the real history surrounding the murders (elegantly presented by Shoals Historian and the show's Director Ann Beattie) the motives of the three main murder suspects will be presented in music you know, but may not recognize. If you survive the performance by the barely talented, but shamelessly enthusiastic troupe, audience members will vote for "which perp really done it." With apologies to all, this production was first performed so far off Broadway, it was off shore-on Appledore Island as part of the Science Center's weekend program at the Isles. Given the appropriateness of the subject matter to the Athenaeum's mission, and direct link to that particular object in the collection, a certain Troupe member (who bears no resemblance whatsoever to the SSC and Athenaeum Board President Wendy Lull) urged the Athenaeum's Performance Committee to consider hosting a special performance of this remarkably dreadful production. Audiences cried out in disbelief as they rose to their feet after the first performance; this will be your opportunity to see it for yourself. You won't want to miss what is destined to become another dark and scary legend of the infamous Isles.
Reception with light refreshments will be at 5:30; the entertainment begins at 6:15. The program is free (we don't have the nerve to charge!) but space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please reserve your spot/s by January 29, 2007 by contacting info@seacentr.org Visitor Programs: Ocean in Motion
Saturday, February 3, 2007 to Monday, February 5, 2007
Ride the waves, sail the seas... come learn about how our oceans' waters move.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
Exhibit Volunteer Training
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
For Seacoast Science Center Volunteers
SSC Aquarist Steve Engstrom will give an in-depth tour of the Exploring the Gulf of Maine Exhibit Hall and the indoor Tide Pool Touch Tank. Learn about the animals that inhabit the tanks and about our aquarium life support system.
To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Heritage Dinner Series: Expedition to the Galapagos
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Join Center President Wendy Lull for the final dinner-lecture of the season for her account of the Center's 2006 expedition through the Galapagos archipelago. With a stalwart band of Center members, she traveled through 10 of these ecologically and historically significant islands, including a stop at the Charles Darwin Research Center.
In her presentation, Wendy will take you through very active breeding colonies of Great Frigate birds, Giant Albatross, Flightless Cormorants and of course, the famously footed boobies (blue and red) as well as the snow white Masked Boobie. Although no trip through the islands Darwin described as "the origin of all my views" would be complete without encounters with marine iguanas and giant tortoises, a highlight of her presentation will be the gritty, hand-held movies of the mating rituals of the large sea birds, the boobies.
You will also learn about the archipelago's conservation efforts to recover the islands' ecology after centuries of devastation by introduced goats, pigs and cattle. Wendy will give you a sense of what it was like to walk on lava that was magma just eight years earlier and where you can see the very beginning of an entire island ecosystem. You'll share her delight in very close personal interactions with sea lion pups and Masked Boobies. Come discover how Floreanna Island's famous mail box played a critical role in the War of 1812 and why, centuries after their first discovery, the islands are still las islas encantadas, the enchanted isles.
The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with a reception; dinner and presentation follow. All proceeds support the Seacoast Science Center. The cost is $45/person. To learn more about visit www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. Reserve your seats by February 2 by contacting the Center 603-436-8043 ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org.
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The Heritage Dinner Seires brings the fascinating stories and latest findings of author-adventurers, scientists and historians to the Center. Join us once a month on Thursday evenings beginning in October 2007 for enjoyable evenings of dinner and conversation.
Visitor Programs: Amazing Animals
Saturday, February 10, 2007 to Monday, February 12, 2007
Anemones, Barnacles, Crabs, and more... learn the ABCs of the critters that inhabit our tanks.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
CANCELLED Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Due to inclement weather, this event is cancelled. Please check back for a reschedule date.
Nature Detectives, the Seacoast Science Center's afterschool program for children in grades 3-5, will be held on Wednesdays through February 14.
Nature Detectives is a fun and creative program that will help your child succeed in science class. Using investigative techniques, participants will head out to the trails to look for signs of winter wildlife. Indoors, the group will conduct fun weather experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with NH science curriculum frameworks.
The cost for the six-week program is $90 for Center members; $100 non-members; snack provided. For more information and to register call 603-436-8043, ext 20.
CANCELLED OPSP History Study Group
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Due to inclement weather, this event is cancelled. Please check back for a reschedule date.
For Seacoast Science Center Volunteers and Members
SSC Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman and history enthusiast Howard Crosby will lead an Odiorne Point State Park History Study and Research Group. Join us for our first meeting!
To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Visitor Programs: Our Favorite Things
Saturday, February 17, 2007 to Monday, March 5, 2007
The Center will be open every day to accommodate your school vacation week. We will offer our most popular programs all week long.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Snug as a Bug!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
February Session
4 Indoor Tidepooling
11 Won't You be my Valentine?
18 Cooper the Caterpillar tells a Story
25 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Safari Camp
Monday, February 19, 2007 to Friday, February 23, 2007
Seaside Safari Winter Vacation Camp is a day program for children in grades K-5.
Safari Camp is designed to teach children about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. Camp staff encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it!
In the Wild in Winter session we will spend part of each day exploring the winter habitats of Odiorne and tracking wildlife. We will warm up with hot cocoa when we return to enjoy stories, crafts and exploration of our indoor exhibits.
Camp runs for two weeks to accommodate your winter school vacation: Monday-Friday, February 19-23 and February 26-March 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or by the week for a 10% discount. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $10/day; please sign up in advance.
Daily Themes:
Monday, February 19: Cool Canines
Learn cool facts about wolves, coyotes and foxes. Search for tracks and evidence of fox and their prey.
Tuesday, February 20: Bats in the Battery
See hibernating bats in Odiorne's WWII Battery 204, learn about their life cycle and more.
Wednesday, February 21: Winter Survival
Learn techniques for building a shelter, keeping warm, and staying alive!
Thursday , February 22: Wily Weasels
Fishers, Minks, Otters and Skunks, oh my! Learn about the wily members of the weasel family.
Friday, February 23: Tide to the Sea
Celebrate the sea! With pirates, whales, giant squid and submarines there so many fun and exciting things to learn!
Call to learn more 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or click on the link below to find a downloadable registration from. Treks 4 Tots
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 to Friday, February 23, 2007
Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program designed especially for 4 and 5 year-old
children. In our Winter session, Trekkers will be exploring the trails of Odiorne, the rocky shore and participating in a signs of spring scavenger hunt. If there is snow on the ground we will look for the tracks of foxes, deer and mice. Each day we will enjoy a story and make a craft to take home.
Winter Treks meets Wednesday-Friday, February 21-23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children may enroll by the day for $20M/$25NM or by the session for $60M/$75NM.
Daily Themes
Wednesday, February 21: Woodland Walk
Explore the forest and the pond to find signs of spring, hear a story and create a straw painting.
Thursday, February 22: Mammals in Winter
Learn about animals that hibernate at Odiorne, look for clues left behind by Mr. Fox, hear a story and play a game.
Friday, February 23: The Winter Seashore
Explore the winter beach to see what the last tide left behind, hear a story and make a shell craft.
Children will meet in the Discovery Den in the Center each morning. Parents or a favorite adult may attend with their child for part of, or for all of each morning; no other siblings are allowed please.
For more information call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or find downloadable registration form at the link listed below.
Safari Camp
Monday, February 26, 2007 to Friday, March 2, 2007
Seaside Safari Winter Vacation Camp is a day program for children in grades K-5.
Safari Camp is designed to teach children about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. Camp staff encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it!
In the Wild in Winter session we will spend part of each day exploring the winter habitats of Odiorne and tracking wildlife. We will warm up with hot cocoa when we return to enjoy stories, crafts and exploration of our indoor exhibits.
Camp runs for two weeks to accommodate your winter school vacation: Monday-Friday, February 19-23 and February 26-March 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or by the week for a 10% discount. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $10/day; please sign up in advance.
Daily Themes:
Monday, February 26: Cool Canines
Learn cool facts about wolves, coyotes and foxes. Search for tracks and evidence of fox and their prey.
Tuesday, February 27: Bats in the Battery
See hibernating bats in Odiorne's WWII Battery 204, learn about their life cycle and more.
Wednesday, February 28: Winter Survival
Learn techniques for building a shelter, keeping warm, and staying alive!
Thursday , March 1: Wily Weasels
Fishers, Minks, Otters and Skunks, oh my! Learn about the wily members of the weasel family.
Friday, March 2: Tide to the Sea
Celebrate the sea! With pirates, whales, giant squid and submarines there so many fun and exciting things to learn!
Call to learn more 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or click on the link below to find a downloadable registration from. Exhibit Volunteer Training
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
For Seacoast Science Center Volunteers
SSC Special Projects Director Todd Kent will provide information on all of the Center's permanent exhibits, including hands-on demonstrations of the Center's newest interactive exhibits.
To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Marine Read-a-Thon
Saturday, March 3, 2007 to Monday, March 5, 2007
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish!
Join us on March 3, 4 or 5 to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, literacy in America and environmental stewardship. Children will enjoy a weekend of seaside story times, hands-on activities and crafts. Come take part in skits, songs, puppet shows and plays. Call on the day of your visit (603-436-8043) for a full schedule of events. Woodland Walk: Winter to Spring
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Volunteer Training and Enrichment
Senior Program Naturalist Marilyn Gilmour will lead a botany walk in the park. She will discuss the medicinal use of many of the plants found. After the walk, we will move indoors for a wrap-up discussion.
Please sign up by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at: info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Marine Teen Night: Survivors by the Sea
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Teens will be challenged with reality TV-style games during our Marine Teen Night: Survivors by the Sea. Marine Teen Nights offer opportunities for middle school students, in grades 5 through 8, to enjoy adventurous fun with friends on a Saturday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
At the Center teens will enjoy a pizza-party dinner, chill with friends and be engaged in activities designed by teens for teens. Center staff and volunteers will chaperone and run the activities. Participants will be divided into teams and will be presented with challenges involving funky foods, difficult dares, and miserable messes of a nautical nature.
Sponsored by Bank of America, Marine Teen Nights are $5 for members; $8 non-members. Registration is required; contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Visitor Programs: Pirate Tales & Local Lore
Saturday, March 10, 2007 to Sunday, March 11, 2007
Enjoy local legends and pirate adventures. Come dressed as pirates, if you dare, and take part in ye olde scavenger hunts, mateys!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Visitor Programs: Pirate Tales & Local Lore
Monday, March 12, 2007 to Monday, March 12, 2007
Enjoy local legends and pirate adventures. Come dressed as pirates, if you dare, and take part in ye olde scavenger hunts, mateys!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Seaside Safari March Vacation Camp
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 to Thursday, March 15, 2007
Seaside Safari March Vacation Camp at the Seacoast Science Center is a day program for children in grades K-5. The program is designed to teach about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. We encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it! Exploration and active involvement are our approaches for effectively teaching about our surroundings.
Our Safari Camps offer a unique experience for your child/ren. Camp staff not only have the Center's exhibits available as teaching tools, but they also have 7 distinctly different habitats in historic 135-acre Odiorne Point State Park to explore. Regardless of the weather, campers will venture outside for part of each day. Hands-on learning, activities, crafts and games combine for a fun-filled day.
Campers may enroll by the day ($35M/$40NM) or for all three days ($105/$120). Camp runs from 9am-3pm; drop off begins at 8:30am. After-hours care is available for campers from 3-5:30pm for $10 a day. Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For a downloadable registration form, please click on the link listed below. For more information, please call 603-436-8043, ext. 20.
Daily Themes
Tuesday, March 13
Wild about Weather!
Come investigate the wonders of water and weather by doing what scientists do! Using the Scientific Method, we will conduct experiments that teach as about clouds, rain, snow, and even thunder and lightning! We'll also spend some outside making observations and taking weather readings.
Wednesday, March 14
Spring Approaches!
The first day of spring is only days away and nature is waking up. We will venture out to our vernal pool and freshwater pond to look for frogs, salamanders and turtles. We'll learn about the life cycle of these critters and meet our box turtle, Raspberry. Join the fun!
Thursday, March 15
Tide to the Sea!
This day will be a celebration of topics connected to the ocean. Pirates, Whales, Giant Squid, Submarines... so many fun and exciting things we can learn about! We'll get a chance to see some of our aquarium animals being fed their lunch and head outside to make discoveries along the rocky coast.
RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, March 16, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Signs of Spring
Saturday, March 17, 2007 to Monday, March 19, 2007
Soon bulbs will be bursting forth and bees will be buzzing! Come learn about the seasons on land and the similar seasonal changes at sea at our new Seasons of the Sea interactive exhibit.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning March 11.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form. RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, March 23, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Life on the Intertidal
Saturday, March 24, 2007 to Monday, March 26, 2007
Did you know that the creatures of the rocky shore move to deeper waters in the winter? Come see which ones are moving back up into the lower to upper zones of the intertidal. We'll take a close look at some of these amazing creatures
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, March 30, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Now Open 7 Days a Week!
Sunday, April 1, 2007
The Seacoast Science Center is now open full-time! Visit us any day of the week from 10:00am-5:00pm! Visitor Programs: Babies and Blooms
Sunday, April 1, 2007 to Sunday, April 8, 2007
Come and learn about the life cycle of a variety of animals and plants. Join a nature walk to see what is in bloom or about to hatch.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, April 6, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Working at Sea
Monday, April 9, 2007 to Sunday, April 15, 2007
From research to recreation, from tankers to tugs, come find out if you have what it takes to work at sea!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, April 13, 2007
BFLF: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Monday, April 16, 2007 to Friday, April 20, 2007
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp is a day program for children in grades K-5. Safari Camp is designed to teach children about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. Camp staff encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it!
In the Spring Fling session we will explore the pond and tide pools. Indoors, we will conduct fun and fascinating experiments. We will take a look at our special tropical nursery fish and find out how they ended up in the cold waters of New England.
Camp runs for two weeks to accommodate your winter school vacation: Monday-Friday, April 16-20 and April 23-27, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or by the week for a 10% discount*. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $10/day; please sign up in advance.
Registrations are now being accepted. Click on the link below for a downloadable registstration form or call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 for more information.
Offered Two Weeks!
Daily Themes
April 16-20 & April 23-27
Monday
Fantastic Fish!
Did you know that seahorses are actually fish and the males carry their babies in a pouch? Do you know what a Lionfish uses for protection? Come find out!
Tuesday
Ponds and Vernal Pools
Join us as we head out to the pond and vernal pool to find frogs, turtles and all sorts of creepy crawlies!
Wednesday
Super Science
We will conduct fun, hands-on experiments that you can help design. Put on your thinking cap and join the fun!
Thursday
Rocky Shore Ramble
Come learn about the special adaptations intertidal creatures and plants have developed for survival on the rugged rocky shore.
Friday
Growing up in the Sea
We'll investigate the life cycle of many marine animals, peer at juveniles through microscopes and explore the coast to look at critters of different ages.
Visitor Programs: Earth Day, Everyday!
Monday, April 16, 2007 to Sunday, April 29, 2007
Join us to learn how the environment effects some of our marine organisms and how you can make more eco-friendly choices each day. Make your own eco-friendly crafts.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. RSE Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Rocky Shore Exploration (RSE) Volunteer Naturalist Training
Wednesday Mornings, March 14-April 18
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system.
Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each two- to three-hour session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content based lessons.
Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities, and/or outdoor exploration.
Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. To sign up and for more information on volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings fromay March 14- April 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from March 15- April 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, April 20, 2007
BFLF: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from March 16- April 20.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Monday, April 23, 2007 to Friday, April 27, 2007
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp is a day program for children in grades K-5. Safari Camp is designed to teach children about the natural environment in ways that are both exciting and enriching. Camp staff encourage children to appreciate nature by getting right out into it!
In the Spring Fling session we will explore the pond and tide pools. Indoors, we will conduct fun and fascinating experiments. We will take a look at our special tropical nursery fish and find out how they ended up in the cold waters of New England.
Camp runs for two weeks to accommodate your winter school vacation: Monday-Friday, April 16-20 and April 23-27, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or by the week for a 10% discount*. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m. for $10/day; please sign up in advance.
Registrations are now being accepted. Call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 for more information.
Offered Two Weeks!
Daily Themes
April 16-20 & April 23-27
Monday
Fantastic Fish!
Did you know that seahorses are actually fish and the males carry their babies in a pouch? Do you know what a Lionfish uses for protection? Come find out!
Tuesday
Ponds and Vernal Pools
Join us as we head out to the pond and vernal pool to find frogs, turtles and all sorts of creepy crawlies!
Wednesday
Super Science
We will conduct fun, hands-on experiments that you can help design. Put on your thinking cap and join the fun!
Thursday
Rocky Shore Ramble
Come learn about the special adaptations intertidal creatures and plants have developed for survival on the rugged rocky shore.
Friday
Growing up in the Sea
We'll investigate the life cycle of many marine animals, peer at juveniles through microscopes and explore the coast to look at critters of different ages.
Treks 4 Tots
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 to Friday, April 27, 2007
Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program designed especially for 4 and 5 year-old
children. In this session Trekkers will go on scavenger hunts and explore the park for signs of spring. We will visit the salt marsh and learn how it serves as a nursery for many creatures. We will also have a morning of beach combing, stories, crafts, and more! Spring Treks will meet Wednesday-Friday, April 25-27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children may enroll by the day for $20M/$25NM or by the session for $60M/$75NM*.
Children will meet in the Discovery Den in the Center each morning. Parents or a favorite adult may attend with their child for part of, or for all of each morning; no other siblings are allowed please.
Registrations are now being accepted. Call 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or visit us online for more information and a downloadable registration form.
Wednesday, April 25
Signs of Spring
Trekkers will hike the upland woods to look for signs of spring. We will also tour Battery 204 to look for hibernating bats and lady bugs.
Thursday, April 26
Exploring the Seashore
Today we will explore the beach and the cove. Come find what the tide has left behind.
Friday, April 27
The Great Sponge
The salt marsh acts like a sponge and a water filter, and serves as a nursery where many creatures begin their lives. We'll explore the nearby woodlands looking for signs of deer, fox and turkeys. Visitor Programs: Marine Game-O-Rama
Monday, April 30, 2007 to Sunday, May 6, 2007
Try your luck at Seaside Bingo, The Ocean Price is Right, Win Lose or Draw the Ocean and Who Wants to be a Marine Millionaire!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Odiorne Point State Park History Walk
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 to Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Join history enthusiast Howard Crosby as he leads us on a walking tour of Odiorne Point State Park. In this session, we will explore the Odiorne Homestead and learn about other estates that were on-path to Frost Point prior to WWII. A photograph collection of the homes during the era will be shown along the way.
All are welcome to sign up. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at
info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, May 4, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Intertidal Impact Study Data Collection and Breakfast
Saturday, May 5, 2007 to Saturday, May 5, 2007
Thanks to SSC Aquarist Steve Engstrom and a group of dedicated volunteers, we have just completed the second year of our three-year Intertidal Impact Study on the rocky shore habitat of Odiorne Point. In the study, data on the rocky shore middle and lower intertidal zones is collected every two months. The purpose is to determine whether or not foot traffic has impacted diversity of rocky shore organisms.
During the May 5th breakfast, Steve will report the findings to date. If you are interested in joining our monitoring team (no previous experience required), please sign up for data collection and/or the Impact Study Breakfast on May 5 or the May 8 data collection.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21. Visitor Programs: Animal Adaptations
Monday, May 7, 2007 to Sunday, May 13, 2007
Come and learn about animal's physical adaptations that help them to survive in the wild.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Intertidal Impact Study Data Collection
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Thanks to SSC Aquarist Steve Engstrom and a group of dedicated volunteers, we have just completed the second year of our three-year Intertidal Impact Study on the rocky shore habitat of Odiorne Point. In the study, data on the rocky shore middle and lower intertidal zones is collected every two months. The purpose is to determine whether or not foot traffic has impacted diversity of rocky shore organisms.
If you are interested in joining our monitoring team (no previous experience required), please sign up by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities Information Night
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Are you 12-17 years old? Do you like working with young children and have a strong interest in environmental education and/or marine studies? Do you enjoy science and art? If you said yes, you should plan on attending the Youth Volunteer Opportunities Information Night on May 8 to learn about the ways you can become involved at the Center this summer.
Whether you are interested in assisting with our youngest camp groups, would like to set up crafts and activities for visitors, or want to apply to become a Counselor in Training with Seaside Safari Camp, you will gain valuable work skills.
During the Information Night you will meet our Camp Directors and Volunteer Coordinator, have the opportunity to discuss your interests, and be able to choose a role that is just right for you.
Sign up today by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, May 11, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Tides and the Moon
Monday, May 14, 2007 to Sunday, May 20, 2007
Did you know that tides are mainly caused by the gravitational pull between the earth and the moon? Do you know the difference between a Spring and a Neap Tide? Come learn all about this and find out how the moon and the tides are connected to life on the rocky shore.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, May 18, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
CANCELLED - Historic Portsmouth Walking Tour
Saturday, May 19, 2007
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Rescheduled for Saturday, June 9 (new rain date June 10)
Put your walking shoes on and take a stroll through time! Placenames of Portsmouth author Nancy Grossman will lead an a historic walking tour of Portsmouth's South End. We will gather at 9:30 a.m. around the Hovey Fountain at Prescott Park and proceed on foot through the neighborhood to learn the origins and stories of the street names, buildings and places of the South End.
You don't want to miss this! Sign up today by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Visitor Programs: Odirone's Animals
Monday, May 21, 2007 to Sunday, May 27, 2007
Join us as we explore the different habitats of Odiorne Point State Park and search for the creatures that live here.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, May 25, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Historical Happenings
Monday, May 28, 2007 to Sunday, June 3, 2007
Come and learn about the History of Odiorne Point, from New Hampshire's early settlers to the days it was Fort Dearborn during WWII. Join us for a tour of Battery 204 at 2:00pm, daily. Learn about the lighthouses that can be seen from our shore.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, June 1, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: World Ocean's Celebration
Monday, June 4, 2007 to Sunday, June 10, 2007
The world's oceans influence our lives and we, no matter where we live, influence the oceans. From its diversity of life and ecosystems, to its role on weather patterns, the more we understand about the Ocean, the better we can protect it.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 1- June 5.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from May 2- June 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from May 3- June 7.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, June 8, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from May 4- June 8.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Historic Portsmouth Walking Tour with Author Nancy Grossman
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Put your walking shoes on and take a stroll through time! Placenames of Portsmouth author Nancy Grossman will lead an a historic walking tour of Portsmouth's South End. We will gather at 9:30 a.m. around the Hovey Fountain at Prescott Park and proceed on foot through the neighborhood to learn the origins and stories of the street names, buildings and places of the South End.
You don't want to miss this! Sign up today by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21.
Visitor Programs: Who Knew?
Monday, June 11, 2007 to Sunday, June 17, 2007
From barnacles to bubble gum algae, and from sea stars to little skates' purses, you've seen them on the shore... but do you know which one spends its life on its head or which one ejects its stomach from its body to eat? Come learn about and see some of Odiorne's most amazing animals.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. A Puffin Adventure Get-Away
Friday, June 15, 2007 to Sunday, June 17, 2007
Join Center President Wendy Lull and the Center's team of nature experts for an inspiring and educational weekend at the historic Maine Audubon Camp on Hog Island at the head of Muscongus Bay, Damariscotta, Maine. Accessible only by boat, 330-acre Hog Island is in the Todd Audubon Sanctuary.
Amid breathtaking mid-coast Maine scenery, we will explore the rugged island and bay by boat and on foot. We'll board the 40 ft. Puffin IV for an excursion to see Atlantic Puffins and the seabird colony on Eastern Egg Rock Island, and enjoy a box lunch on an outer island. Along the way our naturalists will help you hone your observation skills while watching for Bald Eagles, ospreys and Harbor Seals.
After a traditional down-east lobster bake on Saturday night, we'll get an update on seabird restoration research by Dr. Stephen W. Kress, Audubon's vice president for bird conservation and director of its Seabird Restoration Program. Steve also teaches field ornithology courses for the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York and is the author of several Audubon books including Bird Garden, Birders Handbook and Project Puffin.
Since 1936, the Camp has been a wonderful getaway. Hog Island is a pleasant 2 and a half hour drive from Portsmouth. Because the boat ride to the island is only 10 minutes, we will offer a selection of arrival and departure times so you may chose to add a little extra time to explore Maine's coast.
We will be housed in 19th Century buildings (European style), enjoy fine family style meals and evening programs in front of the large stone fireplace. Our team includes UNH Professor Emeritus Art Borror, ornithologists Steve and Jane Mirick, and botanist Marilyn Gilmour.
The all-inclusive member price for the weekend is $500/person/member; $575/non-members. (Beer and wine are provided during the welcome reception and Saturday evening social gathering. Additional beverages are optional and BYOB.)
Space is limited and selling quickly! The trip's itinerary, Camp directions and pictures can be found the link below. A non-refundable deposit of $125 is required; full payment due by June 1. Register by calling Ashley at 603-436-8043 ext. 20. Visitor Programs: Science Fair Fun
Monday, June 18, 2007 to Friday, June 22, 2007
Though school is done, you'll want to learn for fun! Come make silly putty, venture outdoors to take a water sample, learn about hydrothermal vents and water pressure and more!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Interactive Learning Studio Opening
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23 when Senator Judd Gregg officially opens the Center's new Interactive Learning Studio. Funded by grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Little Harbor Charitable Foundation and IBM Corporation, the learning studio enables the Center to teach in entirely new ways and reach new audiences, virtually, around the world.
At the opening, the Senator will "turn on" the studio's live broadcast capability with a special interactive presentation. Visitors will be able to participate in programs and activities throughout the day that will showcase the new teaching technology. You will find out how the Center will incorporate technology-rich teaching into our traditional hands-on, nature-based personal learning experiences.
In honor of the opening, admission to the Center will be waived for the entire day. (Please note that Park admission for non-members will still apply.)
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:00 a.m.
Live Broadcast with Aquarius'€"America's Innerspace Station
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's underwater ocean
laboratory located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
12:00 p.m.
High-Tech Tide Pooling
Introduction in the Learning Studio followed by outdoor exploration.
1:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast with the Mt. Washington Observatory
2:00 p.m.
Storytime: A Whale of a Tale
A visually-enhanced presentation of a Dr. Suess inspired tale.
3:00 p.m.
Creature Feature: Northern Lobster, Homarus americanus
4:00 p.m.
Marine Life, Magnified
A hands-on microscope program. Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Friday, June 29
Saturday, July 7
Wednesday, July 11
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 29
Saturday, August 4
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, August 15 Visitor Programs: Science Fair Fun
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Though school is done, you'll want to learn for fun! Come make silly putty, venture outdoors to take a water sample, learn about hydrothermal vents and water pressure and more!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Visitor Programs: Lights, Camera, Action!
Monday, June 25, 2007 to Sunday, July 1, 2007
Let's get up close and personal with our favorite creatures! Imagine a Green Sea Urchin magnified on a seven foot projection screen! Play "Whose Tide Pool is it Anyway?" with our new green-screen technology. Come learn all about our new Interactive Studio and the amazing ways we can immerse you in learning!
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Watercolor Workshop
Friday, June 29, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Saturday, July 7
Wednesday, July 11
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 29
Saturday, August 4
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, August 15 Margaritas Full Moon Madness
Saturday, June 30, 2007
The Seacoast Science Center is this evening's recipient of Portsmouth's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising event.
Each month, on the night of the full moon, Margaritas throws a party for a local charity in their lounge. There will be fun, games and give-aways! And, best of all, for three evenings the Seacoast Science Center will earn 5 percent of the evenings gross lounge sales.
Please help spread the word! Plan on stopping in the Portsmouth location of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant of with your friends. And, mark your calendars now for the upcoming dates, when the Seacoast Science Center is the beneficiary of the Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraiser again:
Sunday, July 29
Tuesday, August 28
Visitor Programs: Historical Happenings
Monday, July 2, 2007 to Sunday, July 8, 2007
Come and learn about the History of Odiorne Point, from New Hampshire's early settlers to the days it was Fort Dearborn during WWII. Join us for a tour of Battery 204 at 2:00pm, daily. Learn about the lighthouses that can be seen from our shore.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Music-by-the-Sea Concert: Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining). Freshly grilled dinner available for purchase; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln.
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, July 11
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 29
Saturday, August 4
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, August 15 Visitor Programs: Bouys, Boats and Natutical Navigation
Monday, July 9, 2007 to Sunday, July 15, 2007
Big boats, small boats, sail boats and speed boats can all be seen from SSC. Come spend the day and learn how captains find their way. Make your own mini-boat and see what makes your boat float.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Sunday, July 15
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 29
Saturday, August 4
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, August 15 Music-by-the-Sea Concert: The Don Campbell Band
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
The Don Campbell Band
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining).
Freshly grilled dinner and beverages available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln.
Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Saturday, July 21
Sunday, July 29
Saturday, August 4
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, August 15 Visitor Programs: Growing up on the Shore
Monday, July 16, 2007 to Sunday, July 22, 2007
Get your feet wet as we tour the tidepools in search of the creatures that live there. Discover how life begins for animals we find on our shore. Learn about their special adaptations for dealing with wind, waves and weather. Participate in a program about the Northern Lobster to learn about its lifecycle and the lobster industry.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Music-by-the-Sea Concert: Entrain
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Entrain
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining).
Freshly grilled dinner and beverages available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln. Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Thursday, July 26
Sunday, July 29
Wednesday, August 8
Visitor Programs: Seacoast Scientists and Slueths
Monday, July 23, 2007 to Sunday, July 29, 2007
Join us as we explore the science of the seacoast. Investigate the world around you by participating in hands-on experiments. Get an up-close view of marine organisms through a microscope.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Music-by-the-Sea Concert: Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining).
Freshly grilled dinner and beverages available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln.
Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Sunday, July 29
Wednesday, August 8
Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Wednesday, August 8
Guest Author Julia Older
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Author Julia Older will discuss her Award-winning Novel This Desired Place; The Isles of Shoals. Her second historical novel, This Desired Place; The Isles of Shoals, is gold medal finalist for Best Northeast Regional Fiction (New England and New York) from the 2007 Independent Publisher Book Awards.
Older's novel centers around little-known 17th century life on the Isles of Shoals and the northern seacoast. This Desired Place tells of adventures when the Isles of Shoals were the burgeoning gateway to the New World as young America was coming of age. All the major characters in the novel are real-life people involved in documented events. Thom Taylor, her narrator, is the only fictional character.
Copies of This Desired Place; The Isles of Shoals are available for purchase at the Center's Nature Store. Older will be available for signing from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on the day of the presentation.
Older is the author of 25 books, including The Island Queen; Celia Thaxter of the Isles of Shoals, the first novel of her Isles of Shoals Trilogy. She is also editor of Celia Thaxter: Selected Writings, an anthology of Thaxter's major works.
The event is free with admission, reservations are not required.
Margaritas Full Moon Madness
Sunday, July 29, 2007
The Seacoast Science Center is this evening's recipient of Portsmouth's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising event.
Each month, on the night of the full moon, Margaritas throws a party for a local charity in their lounge. There will be fun, games and give-aways! And, best of all, for three evenings the Seacoast Science Center will earn 5 percent of the evenings gross lounge sales.
Please help spread the word! Plan on stopping in the Portsmouth location of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant of with your friends. And, mark your calendars now for the upcoming date, when the Seacoast Science Center is the beneficiary of the Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraiser again:
Tuesday, August 28
Visitor Programs: A Pirate's Life for Me!
Monday, July 30, 2007 to Sunday, August 5, 2007
Come explore the coast in search of Pirate treasures.
We'll listen to tales of terror and local lore.
You'll learn a little about a sunken ships.
Argh, join us if you dare.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Music-by-the-Sea Concert: Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining).
Freshly grilled dinner and beverages available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln.
CANCELLED Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Sorry for any inconvenience. Visitor Programs: Tide Pool Treasures
Monday, August 6, 2007 to Sunday, August 12, 2007
Explore the rocky shore, in search of sea stars, urchins and more. Create your own rocky shore critter craft or see these animals up close under a microscope.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Sign up by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20;
info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
This is the last workshop of the season. The August 15 workshop has been cancelled.
Hope to see you next season. Thank you! Music-by-the-Sea Concert: Hot Like Fire
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Hot Like Fire
Outdoor concert series to benefit the Seacoast Science Center, Thursday evenings through August 9. Held on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine (under tent if raining).
Freshly grilled dinner and beverages available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are required and may be purchased in advance.
Admission
$8 ($4 for SSC Members) ages 13 and up
$2 ($1 for SSC Members) for Children ages 3-12
Under 3 is free
All proceeds support the Center. Thank you to the following companies for their sponsorship of the Music-by-the-Sea 2007 concert series:
Abercrombie and Finch Restaurant, Access Sports Medicine, Allegra Print & Imaging, ClearChannel Radio, Fox Run Mall, Franklin Pierce University, Granite State Chemical, Mahalos, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, McIntosh College, Pierce Atwood LLP, Piscataqua Savings Bank, The Portsmouth Herald, Proulx Oil and Propane, Smuttynose Brewing Co., State Farm Insurance - Aileen Dugan Agency, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine, Tate and Foss, Unitil Corporation, WMUR TV and in Memory of Carol A. Lincoln.
You Gotta Regatta!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Portsmouth's South Mill Pond is the place to be on Sunday, August 12, when the Center hosts its 11th annual model yacht regatta.
The action starts at 10:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day, ending at 2:30 p.m. with a pond-side awards ceremony. The Center conducts the regattas to show the community the recreational opportunities of a healthy estuarine environment. We work with the City of Portsmouth to coordinate racing and pond flooding/draining schedules to limit any harm prolonged flooding might cause the newly established salt marsh grasses. [The " Pond" is not actually a pond. The water is brackish; salt marsh vegetation has been successfully reestablished along the water's edge. '€" Ed.]
Racers can pick-up registration forms at the Center or from Race Director Alain Jousse (alainj@comcast.net). Entrance fee is $10/boat and can be paid at the pond. Races run rain or shine.
Preliminary regatta schedule is:
9:30 a.m.
Skipper's meeting
10-noon
racing heats
12 p.m.
lunch break
1 p.m.
racing resumes
2:30 p.m
pond-side award ceremony
Every year people enjoy watching these beautiful little boats race around the pond. Stop by to enjoy the fun; whether you spend a few minutes or bring a picnic for the day, it's a great way to enjoy a summer Sunday. Visitor Programs: Windows on Nature
Monday, August 13, 2007 to Sunday, August 19, 2007
Come explore the seven distinctly different habitats of Odiorne Point State Park. From the tops of the trees to the tide pools on the shore, we'll talk about everything that we see along the way on our nature walks.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Open House for Teachers
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Teachers, please join us for a special afternoon designed to introduce you to the exciting ways the Center can extend your reach in education, literally! Come see how our new Interactive Learning Studio (ILS) can "transport" your students from a mountain top to the deep sea. You will have the opportunity to use touch-screen tablet technology and try
a variety of microscopes. And, no visit would be complete without getting your feet wet during outdoor tide pooling.
A social hour begins at 5:00 p.m., allowing time to network with other educators and speak to the Center staff about your program questions. There is no charge for the event; registration is required. Please sign up by contacting Education Director
Perrin Cothran Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
CANCELLED Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you next season. Thank you! Visitor Programs: Working On and Under the Sea
Monday, August 20, 2007 to Sunday, August 26, 2007
Come and learn about the gidgets, gadgets and the gear needed to work at sea. Learn about hauling traps and finding fish, which are just two of the many jobs related to the ocean.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Visitor Programs: Coastal Connections
Monday, August 27, 2007 to Sunday, September 2, 2007
Trek through time to learn about the natural and social history of the park. Tours of Battery 204 will be offered daily at 2:00 p.m.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Margaritas Full Moon Madness
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The Seacoast Science Center is this evening's recipient of Portsmouth's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Full Moon Margarita Madness fundraising event.
Each month, on the night of the full moon, Margaritas throws a party for a local charity in their lounge. There will be fun, games and give-aways! And, best of all, for three evenings the Seacoast Science Center will earn 5 percent of the evenings gross lounge sales.
Please help spread the word! Plan on stopping in the Portsmouth location of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant of with your friends.
Visitor Programs: Love the Locals
Monday, September 3, 2007 to Sunday, September 9, 2007
Join us for live animal talks and exploratory walks! We will focus on plants and animals that are native and abundant in the park this time of year. Learn which plants are in bloom and which animals are preparing to migrate. Learn why hermit crabs prefer sandy shores to rocky ones and find out how to make a tasty drink from the drupes of a staghorn sumac.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. Visitor Programs: Coastal Clean-up and Human Impact
Monday, September 10, 2007 to Sunday, September 16, 2007
Learn about the many resources that our oceans provide and the impact that humans have on them. We will take beach pollution walks, recycle trash for bird feeders and other crafts and learn ways which we can help keep the earth healthy.
Do your part and participate in the annual international coastal clean-up on Saturday, September 15.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BflF: Minnows
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 14, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Biodiveristy Blitz
Monday, September 17, 2007 to Sunday, September 23, 2007
This week we will celebrate the diversity of plants and animals found within our seaside park. With seven different habitats and 135-acres to hunt through, visitors can join us for fun scavenger hunts and informative programs about our different habitats.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule.
BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 21, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BioBlitz!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
On Saturday, September 22, the Seacoast Science Center will host its fifth annual
BioBlitz!. BioBlitz! is a day-long biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. Local scientists, professors and field naturalists will search through the park's 135 acres and seven different habitats to make a rapid assessment of the diversity of life in the park.
Bring your boots, binoculars and butterfly nets! Families and groups are welcome to join in. Teams will be tide pooling, birding, dragonflying, tracking and more. Ask your school if they are interested in assisting with BioBlitz! to earn extra credit. Groups should contact the Center prior to the event to register.
BioBlitz! is a great way to excite children about science. It is a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists at work together in one room. You can also participate in programs that will be offered throughout the day that demonstrate how all facets of nature are interconnected. The energy of the collaboration between experts, participants and volunteers makes BioBlitz! a unique and memorable experience.
From the BioBlitz! base in the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio at the Seacoast Science Center, you will see how scientists identify everything from insects to fungi. You can peer through microscopes to see subtle differences in plankton or to examine scat to see what an animal has eaten. You will see discoveries being made, species being tallied and data
being recorded.
BioBlitz! is much more than just a one-day endeavor. The data collected can be used to assess the health of the park's habitats over time. More than 1,250 species have been recorded at Odiorne since 2003. With the insight gained through BioBlitz! participants will understand how they can create habitats that help increase biodiversity at home.
Biodiversity is commonly associated with life in the rainforest or coral reef. BioBlitz! is a great way to celebrate and to build community awareness about the vast number of species in our own backyard. Everyone is invited to accompany experts in their search against the clock and to see real science in action.
We are still recruiting experts and volunteers to participate in BioBlitz! Please contact us at 603-436-8043 or info@seacentr.org to learn more. Sponsored by Normandeau Associates, Center admission is free of charge for registered BioBlitz! participants.
BioBlitz! 2007 Schedule
6am Birds, all habitats
8am Freshwater Pond
10am Uplands and Insects
11am Forest and Mammals
12pm Climate Change Program
1pm Rocky Shore
2pm Animal Tracking Program
3pm Salt Marsh
4pm Biodiversity Program
6pm Final Data Collection
Visitor Programs: The Evolution of Ocean Technology
Monday, September 24, 2007 to
Join us to learn more about the rapidly changing world of ocean technology. We will discuss the amazing leaps that have been made in diving, environmental monitoring, shipboard and subsea navigation, underwater vehicles and robotics. Find out where we have been and how far we have come in ocean pioneering. Learn the history of many of these fields, design their own submersibles, learn the basics of navigation, and learn the history of SCUBA.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, September 28, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations
Monday, October 1, 2007 to Sunday, October 7, 2007
Join us to learn more about the history of lifesaving on the coast of New England. Find out where the local lighthouses are and why they were so important here on our rocky coastline. Visitors can participate in informational beach walks and learn more about the history of lifesaving on the NH coast.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 5, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/programs/preschool.php Visitor Programs: Happy Birthday SSC!
Monday, October 8, 2007 to Sunday, October 14, 2007
The week is packed with family fun! Come help SSC celebrate its 15th birthday with party-style games and activities. Learn about the babies that were born at the Center and about animal families. Are sea stars raised by their parents? How about bats? We will learn all about critters' life cycles and lifestyles.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Heritage Dinner Series: Life on a Volano a Mile Under the Sea
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The 2007-08 Heritage Dinner series begins with a very hot topic: erupting deep sea volcanoes. Dr. Karen Von Damm returns with news from the very, very deep ocean on Thursday, October 11. Just back from research expeditions to the East Pacific Rise, off the west coast of Mexico, 2,500m below sea level, Karen will show us images of recent eruptions, and how the changes have changed the terrain, rejuvenated or extinguished the black smokers, and impacted the animals living on the biggest volcano on our planet.
This is the only place on the whole ocean floor where we have seen two volcanic eruptions--and within only 15 years. Live fast and die (or be reborn) young--whether you are a hydrothermal vent, a microbe, or a giant tube worm. After the first eruption Van Damm's team named part of the area "Hole-to-Hell' and another "Tube Worm Bar-be-que."
Karen's entertaining and engaging presentations have captivated audiences of all ages, making deep ocean geochemistry come to life. One of the world's leading authorities on hydrothermal vent systems, Karen will give us her personal accounts of working at extreme depths.
Author-adventurers, scientists and historians bring their fascinating stories and latest findings to our Heritage Dinner series. Join us for an enjoyable evening of dinner and conversation.
Heritage Dinners begin with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m., dinner and presentation follow. Dinners are $45/person. Reserve your spot for this dinner by October 5 by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
For upcoming dates, click on the link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 12, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Members' Fall Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Happy 15th SSC!
This year the Center celebrates its 15th birthday, and we could not have done it without the support of our members. To show our appreciation for your support, we are inviting all our members to join us for a Happy Birthday SSC Party on October 13, starting at 4:00 p.m.
The event will be a filled with fun and surprises. Here's what we have on deck:
4-6 Children's games and activities
5-6 Pizza party and birthday cake
5:30 Discover Dusk Nature Walk I
6:15 Discover Dusk Nature Walk II
6:30 Movie Star Party!
We'll show a classic film in the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio with a chance for you to be "in the picture" thanks to our green screen technology. Popcorn provided, of course!
The event is free for members; $6/person non-members. Please register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043 ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Sponsored, in part, by Ocean National Bank Visitor Programs: Fabulous Fall Fun
Monday, October 15, 2007 to Sunday, October 21, 2007
Why do leaves change color? Do seasons affect the animals and plants in the ocean? Come join us and learn how the changing seasons affect animals and plants on the land as well as in the sea. Expect fun fall walks and crafts all week long. Come learn about our exhibit, Seasons of the Sea to learn more about these changes.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. BFLF: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Tuesday mornings from September 11-October 16.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Nature Detectives Afterschool Program
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Nature Detectives, the Center's after-school program for children in grades 3, 4, and 5, will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m., September 12-October 17. Using investigative techniques, we will head out to the trails to look for signs of wildlife and the changing season. Inside, we will conduct fun experiments using scientific methods. Lessons align with New Hampshire science curriculum frameworks. Cost is $90M/$100NM; snack provided.
For more information and to register, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext 20 or info@seacentr.org Book and Breakfast
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The book for October is The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch. Inspired by Lynch's personal account of witnessing a deep sea fish washing up on shore by his home in Southern Puget Sound, along with his admiration for Rachel Carson and his own "sense of wonder" makes The Highest Tide a delightful coming-of-age story for readers of all ages.
Please sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org.
Please feel free to bring a breakfast item to share.
BFLF: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Wednesday mornings from September 12-October 17.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Thursday mornings from September 13-October 18.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
BFLF: Sea Robins
Friday, October 19, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
A program designed for children, ages 4 to 5 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Meets Friday afternoons from September 14-October 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Visitor Programs: Natures Tricksters
Monday, October 22, 2007 to Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Think that Halloween costume is a pretty good way to conceal yourself? Come join us this week to learn more about how animals camouflage themselves in nature every day. Some animals change color, some cover themselves in leaf litter.
Nature walks, creature features, interesting talks or hands-on activities are offered throughout the day; free with Center admission. Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine Premier!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Funded by a $250,000 grant from the Little Harbor Charitable Foundation (LHCF), the Center's first multi-media, interactive experience designed specifically for the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio will premier today'€"GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine.
Paul and Anna Grace Holloway of LHCF shared their enthusiasm of the conception and direction of this original program stating "It is the first interactive program of its kind to focus on the Gulf of Maine, which impacts so many aspects of our lives here in New England. Resource conservation, like the health, education and well-being of our children has long been the directive of the Foundation. This particular grant has enabled us to successfully marry all of our objectives in a virtual experience that enables participants to understand that no matter where we live, each of us impacts and has a responsibility to protect our resources for the betterment of future generations."
When you participate in Assignment: Gulf of Maine you will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
The program will run at 11:00am, 1:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m. on October 27, free with Center admission. Climate Change Backpack Training™ Program
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Be a climate change educator! Teachers, Naturalists, and Public Presenters are invited to participate in a hands-on training session!
Held at the Seacoast Science Center
What's a Climate Change Backpack™?
It's a great teaching tool! -- a backpack filled with hands-on and discussion activities related to teaching about climate -- includes curriculum binder, graphs, photographs, games, demonstrations and props such as simulated ice cores. It is used in middle school and high school classrooms, in nature center settings, and for reaching family and adult audiences throughout New England. The Climate Change Backpack™ includes extensive background information on climate change useful for both the novice and expert educator. Workshop participants also receive a CD with supplemental activities and resources.
Registration Fee (choose ONE of these options):
One day workshop = $30.00 total OR
One day workshop & purchase of Climate Change Backpack™ = $130.00 total
Climate Change backpacks are also available for loan, purchase is not required.
Professional development credits are based on hourly length of program.
To register online, go to:
https://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/backpack06/registration.php
Questions about registration, billing, or confirmation
Contact: Karin Jakubowski, Coordinator Science Center Collaborative
Clean Air-Cool Planet
kjakubowski@cleanair-coolplanet.org, (203) 966-5693
Questions about upcoming programs or for more information:
Contact: Nicole Scola, New England Aquarium Education Department nscola@neaq.org (617) 226-2215
The "Climate Change Backpack Training™ Program" is sponsored by
the New England Science Center Collaborative (www.sciencecentercollaborative.org) with cooperation from Clean Air-Cool Planet (www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/) and the New England Aquarium (www.newenglandaquarium.org).
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Note: no meeting Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.
Make-up meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Winter Hours Begin
Thursday, November 1, 2007
From November 1 through March 31 the Center will be open to all visitors from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and every day for school vacation weeks and most holidays. SSC members can visit any day of the week simply by calling ahead; just kindly provide 2-hours notice. We will continue to conduct camps, programs and special events throughout the winter months. Marine Teen Night RESCHEDULED
Saturday, November 3, 2007
RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 1
Are you 11-14 years old? Do you have any special dance moves? Magic tricks? Are you tired of singing in the shower and want your voice to be heard? Join us for a night of great and not-so-great talent at the Seacoast Science Center. We welcome individuals or groups of dancers, singers, magicians, comedians or anyone with a unique talent to share.
Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, we will be able to project your performance on a large screen and add a flourish of audio and visual effects. The evening will begin with a pizza party; performances follow. Judges will rate performances and award bonus points to acts connected to the sea. Prizes will be given to the best performers of the evening.
The cost for the evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register by by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20
Join the fun!
Sponsored by Bank of America
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, November 3, 2007 to Sunday, November 4, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Extreme Habitats
Saturday, November 3, 2007 to Sunday, November 4, 2007
Dive into an extreme adventure with us during the month of November! We will explore Odiorne's exteme habitats, the rocky shore and salt marsh, and compare them to the abyss and hydrothermal vent habitats. Through hands-on activities, learn what it takes for creatures to survive at extreme temperatures or without oxygen. Discover how researchers use technology to explore and study communities surviving deep in the ocean. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience Immersion Presents' Life at the Extreme and learn what was it like for Dr. Robert Ballard and Dr. Deborah Kelley to discover the Lost City hydrothermal vent field.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Monday, November 5, 2007 to Monday, November 5, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Nature Sketching Workshop with Carol Ann Morley
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Learn the fundamentals of nature sketching with this beginner-level workshop taught by accomplished botanical artist Carol Ann Morley. Carol will use the natural wonders of Odiorne Point State Park to supply a bounty of plant parts--leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seed pods--as drawing subjects. You will learn the vocabulary of graphite drawing and tonal shading as you develop your observation and illustration skills through demonstrations and individual teaching moments.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays in November from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio at SSC. Participants should bring a 2H, HB, B and 2B graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and an 11"x14" sketch pad.
The cost for the series is $100 for members; $125 for non-members. Class size is limited. Register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Co-sponsored by the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture, Wellesley, MA
Heritage Dinner: The Search for Sikorsky's Lost S-39: An Alaskan Adventure
Thursday, November 8, 2007
It is the summer of 1956, the remarkable single engine Sikorsky S-39 lines up for a landing on Two Lakes, a remote lake 180 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. Everything looks good, then disaster strikes. The plane crashes and flips upside down. The two passengers, injured, barely make it out alive. Over the next 40 years, there were many unsuccessful searches for the wrecked plane. One last ditch effort was made; and on November 8 you will find out where or not the famous wreck was found. Join Garry Kozak, a recognized expert in undersea search operations, as he tells this tale of frustration, failure and success, all played out in one of the world's most scenic places.
Although Igor Sikorsky is best known for his development of the helicopter, he was a very accomplished fixed wing aircraft designer long before his name became synonymous with helicopters. Sikorsky was a visionary, and in 1930 designed a smaller amphibian plane called the S-39. Only 23 of these aircraft were ever built and sold; eventually all were destroyed except for three. This is the story of the searches for the S-39 tragically lost in Alaska's remote Two Lakes.
Garry travels the world providing consulting and training expertise to Navies and companies with critical underwater search needs. His travels have taken him from China to Columbia, from Cape Town to Cairns, to some of the best and worst places on earth.
With National Geographic, he led the search for the world's most northern shipwreck, the H.M.S. Breadalbane. He also lead the search for John Paul Jones' vessel, the Bon Homme Richard and dove with Bob Ballard in the RV Alvin. He has hunted Nessie in Lochness and dove for treasure with Mel Fisher on the wreck of the Atocha off of Key West.
Heritage Dinners begin with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m., dinner and presentation follow. Dinners are $45/person. Reserve your spot for this dinner by November 2 by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Sponsored by McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton
For upcoming Heritage Dinners click on the link below. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Note: no meeting Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.
Make-up meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, November 10, 2007 to Monday, November 12, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Extreme Habitats
Saturday, November 10, 2007 to Sunday, November 11, 2007
Dive into an extreme adventure with us during the month of November! We will explore Odiorne's exteme habitats, the rocky shore and salt marsh, and compare them to the abyss and hydrothermal vent habitats. Through hands-on activities, learn what it takes for creatures to survive at extreme temperatures or without oxygen. Discover how researchers use technology to explore and study communities surviving deep in the ocean. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience Immersion Presents' Life at the Extreme and learn what was it like for Dr. Robert Ballard and Dr. Deborah Kelley to discover the Lost City hydrothermal vent field.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Science and Nature Extravaganza
Monday, November 12, 2007
The Center will be bustling when staff and volunteers showcase their talents at the Science and Nature Extravaganza. Come see displays and demonstrations on a variety of marine, environmental, and local history related topics. Visitors can taste test samples of foods from the sea, dissect a squid, or listen to a story from Old Mother Westwind. The Extravaganza is a hands-on learning experience for all ages, free with Center admission.
Activities Include:
Squid Dissection (seating is limited and first come first serve; 1pm and 2:30pm)
Tours of Battery 204 (1-3pm)
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine (2pm show)
Isles of Shoals History (3pm presentation)
Old Mother Westwind Stories
Phytoplanton
Seaweed Pressing
Nature Art
NH Beach Sand
Watershed Activity
Foods from the Sea
Echinoderms
The Deep Sea
Nature Suncatchers
The American Lobster
Isles of Shoals History
Face Painting
Nature Sketching Workshop with Carol Ann Morley
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Learn the fundamentals of nature sketching with this beginner-level workshop taught by accomplished botanical artist Carol Ann Morley. Carol will use the natural wonders of Odiorne Point State Park to supply a bounty of plant parts--leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seed pods--as drawing subjects. You will learn the vocabulary of graphite drawing and tonal shading as you develop your observation and illustration skills through demonstrations and individual teaching moments.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays in November from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio at SSC. Participants should bring a 2H, HB, B and 2B graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and an 11"x14" sketch pad.
The cost for the series is $100 for members; $125 for non-members. Class size is limited. Register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Co-sponsored by the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture, Wellesley, MA
Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. Bald Eagles in New Hampshire
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Join NH Audubon Senior Biologist Chris Martin for a presentation about the Bald Eagle Population in New Hampshire. Chris will discuss the recovery of bald eagles in New Hampshire; increases in both the number of breeding pairs and in eagles that over-winter in the state, describe the partnerships and methods used to monitor and manage these birds, and tell you how to you might get involved.
Please contact Michele at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information or to sign-up. Free for SSC members and volunteers. All are welcome!
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Note: no meeting Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.
Make-up meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday, November 17, 2007
NH Audubon Senior Biologist Chris Martin will lead a field visit at Adam's Point on Great Bay, a very popular site for over-wintering Bald Eagles. Bring your binoculars or scope and make sure you dress for the elements. Meet at the upper parking area at the Jackson Marine Lab, Adam's Point, Durham, NH. Reservations not required. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, November 17, 2007 to Monday, November 19, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Extreme Habitats
Saturday, November 17, 2007 to Sunday, November 18, 2007
Dive into an extreme adventure with us during the month of November! We will explore Odiorne's exteme habitats, the rocky shore and salt marsh, and compare them to the abyss and hydrothermal vent habitats. Through hands-on activities, learn what it takes for creatures to survive at extreme temperatures or without oxygen. Discover how researchers use technology to explore and study communities surviving deep in the ocean. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience Immersion Presents' Life at the Extreme and learn what was it like for Dr. Robert Ballard and Dr. Deborah Kelley to discover the Lost City hydrothermal vent field.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. BFLF: Minnows
Monday, November 19, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Note: no meeting Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.
Make-up meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Nature Sketching Workshop with Carol Ann Morley
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Learn the fundamentals of nature sketching with this beginner-level workshop taught by accomplished botanical artist Carol Ann Morley. Carol will use the natural wonders of Odiorne Point State Park to supply a bounty of plant parts--leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seed pods--as drawing subjects. You will learn the vocabulary of graphite drawing and tonal shading as you develop your observation and illustration skills through demonstrations and individual teaching moments.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays in November from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio at SSC. Participants should bring a 2H, HB, B and 2B graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and an 11"x14" sketch pad.
The cost is $100 for members; $125 for non-members. Class size is limited. Register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Co-sponsored by the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture, Wellesley, MA
Thanksgiving Day Closed
Thursday, November 22, 2007
The Center will be closed today in observation of Thanksgiving.
Have a happy holiday! GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Friday, November 23, 2007 to Monday, November 26, 2007
On Friday, November 23 and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Open today!
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Center will be open on Friday, November 23 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Visitor Programs: Extreme Habitats
Friday, November 23, 2007 to Sunday, November 25, 2007
Dive into an extreme adventure with us during the month of November! We will explore Odiorne's exteme habitats, the rocky shore and salt marsh, and compare them to the abyss and hydrothermal vent habitats. Through hands-on activities, learn what it takes for creatures to survive at extreme temperatures or without oxygen. Discover how researchers use technology to explore and study communities surviving deep in the ocean. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience Immersion Presents' Life at the Extreme and learn what was it like for Dr. Robert Ballard and Dr. Deborah Kelley to discover the Lost City hydrothermal vent field.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. Visitor program will also be conducted on Friday, November 23.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Nature Sketching Workshop with Carol Ann Morley
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Learn the fundamentals of nature sketching with this beginner-level workshop taught by accomplished botanical artist Carol Ann Morley. Carol will use the natural wonders of Odiorne Point State Park to supply a bounty of plant parts--leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seed pods--as drawing subjects. You will learn the vocabulary of graphite drawing and tonal shading as you develop your observation and illustration skills through demonstrations and individual teaching moments.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays in November from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio at SSC. Participants should bring a 2H, HB, B and 2B graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and an 11"x14" sketch pad.
The cost is for the series $100 for members; $125 for non-members. Class size is limited. Register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Co-sponsored by the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture, Wellesley, MA
BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Note: no meeting Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day.
Make-up meeting scheduled for Monday, November 19.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
Marine Teen Night: Got Talent?
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Are you 11-14 years old? Do you have any special dance moves? Magic tricks? Are you tired of singing in the shower and want your voice to be heard? Join us for a night of great and not-so-great talent at the Seacoast Science Center. We welcome individuals or groups of dancers, singers, magicians, comedians or anyone with a unique talent to share.
Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, we will be able to project your performance on a large screen and add a flourish of audio and visual effects. The evening will begin with a pizza party; performances follow. Judges will rate performances and award bonus points to acts connected to the sea. Prizes will be given to the best performers of the evening.
The cost for the evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register by by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20
Join the fun!
Sponsored by Bank of America
Rescheduled from November 3rd cancellation.
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, December 1, 2007 to Monday, December 3, 2007
On Friday, November 23 and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Saturday, December 1, 2007 to Sunday, December 2, 2007
How do whales and dolphins "see" with sound? Why do they have nostrils on the top of their head? How do marine mammals stay warm in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine? During your December visits, you will get to know our local marine mammals. We will compare humans and marine mammals to find similarities and differences. You can experience what it is like to "see" with your ears through games and activities. You can become a scientist by learning how to observe dolphin and whale behaviors. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience an Immersion Presents' Dolphin Adventure featuring Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Volunteer Recognition Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Happy Holidays to all of our volunteers! Please join us for our annual Volunteer Recognition Holiday Luncheon. A scrumptious lunch will be provided and we will hold the wildly popular Yankee Swap tradition (gifts will be provided). The luncheon is a festive event so save this date!
Please R.S.V.P. to Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org by November 26. BFLF: Minnows
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
A program designed for children, ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, and their favorite adult to explore together.
Fall II Session
Meets Thursday mornings from November 1-December 6.
Pre-registration is required, see link below.
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, December 8, 2007 to Monday, December 10, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Saturday, December 8, 2007 to Sunday, December 9, 2007
How do whales and dolphins "see" with sound? Why do they have nostrils on the top of their head? How do marine mammals stay warm in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine? During your December visits, you will get to know our local marine mammals. We will compare humans and marine mammals to find similarities and differences. You can experience what it is like to "see" with your ears through games and activities. You can become a scientist by learning how to observe dolphin and whale behaviors. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience an Immersion Presents' Dolphin Adventure featuring Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Seacoast Audubon Meeting
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
The Seacoast Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire meets at the Seacoast Science Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Dave Blezard at 603-343-1223 for more information. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, December 15, 2007 to Monday, December 17, 2007
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Saturday, December 15, 2007 to Sunday, December 16, 2007
How do whales and dolphins "see" with sound? Why do they have nostrils on the top of their head? How do marine mammals stay warm in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine? During your December visits, you will get to know our local marine mammals. We will compare humans and marine mammals to find similarities and differences. You can experience what it is like to "see" with your ears through games and activities. You can become a scientist by learning how to observe dolphin and whale behaviors. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience an Immersion Presents' Dolphin Adventure featuring Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, December 22, 2007 to Sunday, December 23, 2007
This Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Saturday, December 22, 2007 to Sunday, December 23, 2007
How do whales and dolphins "see" with sound? Why do they have nostrils on the top of their head? How do marine mammals stay warm in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine? During your December visits, you will get to know our local marine mammals. We will compare humans and marine mammals to find similarities and differences. You can experience what it is like to "see" with your ears through games and activities. You can become a scientist by learning how to observe dolphin and whale behaviors. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience an Immersion Presents' Dolphin Adventure featuring Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Closed at 1pm
Monday, December 24, 2007
The Center will open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today.
We wish you a safe and joyous holiday! Visitor Programs: Marine Mammals
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 to Sunday, December 30, 2007
How do whales and dolphins "see" with sound? Why do they have nostrils on the top of their head? How do marine mammals stay warm in the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine? During your December visits, you will get to know our local marine mammals. We will compare humans and marine mammals to find similarities and differences. You can experience what it is like to "see" with your ears through games and activities. You can become a scientist by learning how to observe dolphin and whale behaviors. In the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, experience an Immersion Presents' Dolphin Adventure featuring Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. The Center will be open full time and conduct visitor programs on Wednesday through Sunday this week.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, December 29, 2007 to Sunday, December 30, 2007
This Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Closed at 1pm
Monday, December 31, 2007
The Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today.
We wish you a safe and joyous holiday! Visitor Programs: Underwater Exploration
Saturday, January 5, 2008 to Sunday, January 6, 2008
Have you ever wondered how researchers figure out where they are in the vast ocean or what technology they use to discover deep ocean vent communities? We'll chart a course for an oceanographic adventure by learning about longitude and latitude. Learn all about EDALHAB, the pioneer in oceanographic discovery. We will tell tales of shipwrecks, including the wreck of the Lizzie Carr, discovered just off our shore. And, you won't want to miss participating in an interactive program on the Titanic in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. The Center will be open full time and conduct visitor programs on Wednesday through Sunday this week.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule.
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, January 5, 2008 to Monday, January 7, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Snug as a Bug!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
January Session
7 Meet Raspberry the Turtle
14 Indoor Tidepooling
21 Mr. Muckle the Toad tells a Story
28 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Global Warming Discussion Course
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Join us for this four-week discussion course beginning January 9, designed to raise awareness of global warming. This course, offered through Granite Earth Institute explores "the history and science of global warming, personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global warming."
The required book, Global Warming: Changing CO2urse, is available for purchase.
(See Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman).
Sign up early, enrollment is limited; contact Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org.
To learn more about the Granite Earth Institute visit www.graniteearth.org.
Visitor Programs: Underwater Exploration
Saturday, January 12, 2008 to Sunday, January 13, 2008
Have you ever wondered how researchers figure out where they are in the vast ocean or what technology they use to discover deep ocean vent communities? We'll chart a course for an oceanographic adventure by learning about longitude and latitude. Learn all about EDALHAB, the pioneer in oceanographic discovery. We will tell tales of shipwrecks, including the wreck of the Lizzie Carr, discovered just off our shore. And, you won't want to miss participating in an interactive program on the Titanic in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. The Center will be open full time and conduct visitor programs on Wednesday through Sunday this week.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, January 12, 2008 to Monday, January 14, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Snug as a Bug!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
January Session
7 Meet Raspberry the Turtle
14 Indoor Tidepooling
21 Mr. Muckle the Toad tells a Story
28 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Global Warming Discussion Course
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Join us for this four-week discussion course beginning January 9, designed to raise awareness of global warming. This course, offered through Granite Earth Institute explores "the history and science of global warming, personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global warming."
The required book, Global Warming: Changing CO2urse, is available for purchase.
(See Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman).
Sign up early, enrollment is limited; contact Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org.
To learn more about the Granite Earth Institute visit www.graniteearth.org.
Book and Breakfast: Entanglements...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
SSC's Volunteer Program book group, Book and Breakfast, will discuss Entanglements: The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen by Tora Johnson.
"Entanglements explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists and whale advocates struggling to save both the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and the livelihoods of thousands of Atlantic coastal families."
A light breakfast will be served, feel free to bring a snack to share.
Please sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org. CANCELLED Nature Sketching Workshop
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Learn the fundamentals of nature sketching with this beginner-level workshop held at the Seacoast Science Center!
Accomplished botanical artist Carol Ann Morley will use the natural wonders of Odiorne Point State Park to supply a bounty of plant parts - leaves, stems, flowers, roots, and seed pods - as drawing subjects. You will learn the vocabulary of graphite drawing and tonal shading as you develop your observation and illustration skills through demonstrations and individual teaching moments.
Classes will be held on Wednesdays, January 16-February 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Center's new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio.
Participants should bring a 2H, HB, 2B and 4B graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser, an 11"x14" sketch pad and tracing paper.
The cost is $100 for members of the Seacoast Science Center and the Wellesley College Friends of Horticulture (workshop co-sponsor); $125 for non-members. Class size is limited.
Register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org.
CANCELLED: Nature's Cures
Thursday, January 17, 2008
SSC Offers New Programs for Homeschoolers
This winter the Center will present three programs designed specifically to meet the curriculum needs of middle school students who are homeschooled. All programs will be held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Each program consists of a virtual field trip with hands-on activities to supplement the lesson. The use of microscopes and other scientific tools will be incorporated. Students will be provided with take-home packets that include related content information, additional lesson plans and resources.
The cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy networking with other homeschool families. For more information and to register contact Perrin Chick, Education Director at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Thursday, January 17, 10am-2:30pm
Nature's Cures and the Horseshoe Crab
First, participants will be "transported" to the laboratories of Marion College in Indianapolis, Indiana. This live, distance learning program will teach students about some of the organisms that scientists and researchers have used to develop medicines of today. Then, a local expert will help students identify wild medicinals of New Hampshire's seacoast. To finish the day there will be a live animal Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) programs, where participants will come to understand, through adaptation and classification activities, that this fascinating creature is not a crab, has blood, and is used in medical research.
Upcoming Homeschool Programs
See date on calendar page for full description.
Thursday, February 14, 10am-2:30pm
Wind, Waves & Weather in the Gulf of Maine
Thursday, March 13, 10am-2:30pm
Comparing Coasts
Visitor Programs: Underwater Exploration
Saturday, January 19, 2008 to Sunday, January 20, 2008
Have you ever wondered how researchers figure out where they are in the vast ocean or what technology they use to discover deep ocean vent communities? We'll chart a course for an oceanographic adventure by learning about longitude and latitude. Learn all about EDALHAB, the pioneer in oceanographic discovery. We will tell tales of shipwrecks, including the wreck of the Lizzie Carr, discovered just off our shore. And, you won't want to miss participating in an interactive program on the Titanic in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. The Center will be open full time and conduct visitor programs on Wednesday through Sunday this week.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, January 19, 2008 to Monday, January 21, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Odiorne Point: Twice-seen Photo Exhibit Opening
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Odiorne Point: Twice-seen Photography Exhibit Opening
An exhibit of then-and-now photographs of Odiorne Point and the seacoast opens January 20 in the Learning Studio Gallery. By digitally combining contemporary images with century-old photographs of Odiorne and the seacoast, photographer Richard Moore created the sometimes haunting, sometimes humorous, double exposures in this exhibit.
Although standing today in the same places that photographers stood 100 years ago sounds simple, it wasn't. Both the built and natural environments have changed significantly, from farmlands to estates to fortifications. Getting the right perspective required researching photograph archives, interviewing area residents and historians, and maneuvering around trees and bushes that had grown in shoot locations.
A land conservation professional and life-long amateur photographer, Moore's interest in historic photography and a long relationship with the seacoast inspired this project. You can meet Richard at the opening reception, Sunday, January 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Odiorne Point: Twice-seen will be displayed in the Learning Studio Gallery from January 18-March 16. A selection of the 24 images in the exhibit will be available for purchase as cards at the Nature Store, with proceeds going to the Seacoast Science Center.
Snug as a Bug!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
January Session
7 Meet Raspberry the Turtle
14 Indoor Tidepooling
21 Mr. Muckle the Toad tells a Story
28 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Global Warming Discussion Course
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Join us for this four-week discussion course beginning January 9, designed to raise awareness of global warming. This course, offered through Granite Earth Institute explores "the history and science of global warming, personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global warming."
The required book, Global Warming: Changing CO2urse, is available for purchase.
(See Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman).
Sign up early, enrollment is limited; contact Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org.
To learn more about the Granite Earth Institute visit www.graniteearth.org.
Heritage Dinner: Climate Change: Cities and Towns Leading the Way
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing us today, encompassing all aspects of our lives and the environment. On January 24, Ken Colburn, a national leader in climate policy, will provide an overview of climate science and describe what states, municipalities and corporations are doing in response. Ken will show how being environmentally "greener" also means becoming more economically competitive, and include many solutions that can be applied right in your hometown.
This is uplifting and solution-oriented presentation on climate change will leave you inspired as well as informed. Based in Meredith, NH, Ken formed Symbiotic Strategies LLC to pursue efforts in climate and energy policy and the intersection of environmental and economic opportunity. Previously, Ken led the Air Resources Division of the New Hampshire Division of Environmental Services, helping to make New Hampshire a leader in reducing air pollution. Ken's mix of science, economics and real life make him an engaging and popular speaker.
Heritage Dinners begin with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m., dinner and presentation follow. Dinners are $45/person.
Full payment is required to reserve your spot. RSVP by January 18.
Mail checks to:
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Blvd.
Rye, NH 03870
or contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 with credit card information.
Sponsored by PSNH
For the upcoming Heritage Dinner, click on the link below:
Marine Teen Game-O-Rama
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Marine Teen Night: Marine Game-O-Rama
Marine Teen Nights are designed by and for teens ages 11-14 years old. Marine Teen Nights begin with a pizza party followed by activities facilitated by Center staff.
Join us on January 26 for our popular Marine Game-O-Rama. Test your knowledge, try your luck! There will be games, prizes and fun, fun, fun.
The cost for each evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register early by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Sponsored by Bank of America Foundation
Visitor Programs: Underwater Exploration
Saturday, January 26, 2008 to Sunday, January 27, 2008
Have you ever wondered how researchers figure out where they are in the vast ocean or what technology they use to discover deep ocean vent communities? We'll chart a course for an oceanographic adventure by learning about longitude and latitude. Learn all about EDALHAB, the pioneer in oceanographic discovery. We will tell tales of shipwrecks, including the wreck of the Lizzie Carr, discovered just off our shore. And, you won't want to miss participating in an interactive program on the Titanic in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission. The Center will be open full time and conduct visitor programs on Wednesday through Sunday this week.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, January 26, 2008 to Monday, January 28, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Snug as a Bug!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
January Session
7 Meet Raspberry the Turtle
14 Indoor Tidepooling
21 Mr. Muckle the Toad tells a Story
28 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Global Warming Discussion Course
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Join us for this four-week discussion course beginning January 9, designed to raise awareness of global warming. This course, offered through Granite Earth Institute explores "the history and science of global warming, personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global warming."
The required book, Global Warming: Changing CO2urse, is available for purchase.
(See Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman).
Sign up early, enrollment is limited; contact Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org.
To learn more about the Granite Earth Institute visit www.graniteearth.org.
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, February 2, 2008 to Monday, February 4, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Underwater Eruptions
Saturday, February 2, 2008 to Sunday, February 3, 2008
Volcanoes, tsunamis, eruptions and more! Come learn about the treacherous environment of mid-ocean ridges, where larva erupts and the seafloor spreads. Hear how researchers discovered the Mid-Atlantic ridge and mysterious communities of the deep. Discover the differences between volcanic eruptions on land and under water. Have you ever wondered what the forces are behind a wave and a tsunami? We have the answers and are ready to explore with you!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Snug as a Bug!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
February Session
4 Indoor Tidepooling
11 Won't You be my Valentine?
18 Cooper the Caterpillar tells a Story
25 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
GeoAdventures Leader Training for Volunteers
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine Leader Training is for SSC volunteers.
Education Director Perrin Chick will provide instruction and a practice session for those interested in leading this multi-media, interactive theater program that was designed specifically for the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio.
Please sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, February 9, 2008 to Monday, February 11, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Underwater Eruptions
Saturday, February 9, 2008 to Sunday, February 10, 2008
Volcanoes, tsunamis, eruptions and more! Come learn about the treacherous environment of mid-ocean ridges, where larva erupts and the seafloor spreads. Hear how researchers discovered the Mid-Atlantic ridge and mysterious communities of the deep. Discover the differences between volcanic eruptions on land and under water. Have you ever wondered what the forces are behind a wave and a tsunami? We have the answers and are ready to explore with you!
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Snug as a Bug!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
February Session
4 Indoor Tidepooling
11 Won't You be my Valentine?
18 Cooper the Caterpillar tells a Story
25 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Live Animal Exhibit Training
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Aquarist Steve Engstrom will present an in-depth tour of our Exploring the Gulf of Maine exhibit hall and the indoor Tide Pool Touch Tank for SSC volunteers.
You will learn about the animals that inhabit the tanks and about our aquarium life support system.
Please sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Homeschool Program: Gulf of Maine Watershed
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The Center now offers a series of programs designed specifically to meet the curriculum needs of middle school students who are homeschooled. All programs are held in the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Each program consists of a virtual field trip with hands-on activities to supplement the lesson. The use of microscopes and other scientific tools will be incorporated. Students will be provided with take-home packets that include related content information, additional lesson plans and resources.
The cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy networking with other homeschool families. For more information and to register contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Thursday, February 14, 10am-2:30pm
Wind, Waves & Weather in the Gulf of Maine
Participants will learn about the Gulf of Maine's watershed, its rich biodiversity and its seasonal changes. A distance learning program will teach participants how ocean currents and tides affect humans and the movement of marine life. Students will observe live animals and learn about their adaptations. Participants will then use real-time data to learn about Gulf of Maine wave height, wind speed, salinity and nutrient up-welling. Hands-on activities related to algal blooms and to predicting animal migration patterns will also be incorporated into this in-depth program.
Upcoming Homeschool Program
See date on calendar page for full description.
Thursday, March 13, 10am-2:30pm
Comparing Coasts
Wednesday, April 16, 10am-2:30pm
Nature's Cures and the Horseshoe Crab
GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, February 16, 2008 to Monday, March 3, 2008
Everyday at 2:00 p.m. during school vacation weeks, you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Underwater Eruptions
Saturday, February 16, 2008 to Friday, February 29, 2008
Volcanoes, tsunamis, eruptions and more! Come learn about the treacherous environment of mid-ocean ridges, where larva erupts and the seafloor spreads. Hear how researchers discovered the Mid-Atlantic ridge and mysterious communities of the deep. Discover the differences between volcanic eruptions on land and under water. Have you ever wondered what the forces are behind a wave and a tsunami? We have the answers and are ready to explore with you!
During school vacation weeks, programs are offered at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Seaside Safari Winter Camp
Monday, February 18, 2008 to Friday, February 22, 2008
Seaside Safari is an environmental day camp program for children in grades K-5. Our winter vacation session runs for two weeks to accomodate your school vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, February 18-22 and February 25-29, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Daily themes are listed below. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register.
Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $175M/$200NM for the week. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Safari Winter Camp Daily Themes
February 18-22 and February 25-29
Monday
Shore Detectives
We'll search the wrack line for treasures that storms have washed in and peek under seaweed for signs of rocky shore creatures moving about.
Tuesday
The Incredible Journey
Learn about the awe-inspiring migration journeys of Arctic terns, Monarch butterflies and sea turtles. Be amazed by the sights and sounds of migrating whales on the big screen in our Gregg Learning Studio!
Wednesday
Woodlands Walk
We'll walk through the park, looking for winter wildlife and learning about their tracks. We'll discover the beauty of snowflakes and icicles. If we have enough snow, we'll even build a great white whale!
Thursday
Cool Crustaceans
Crabs, lobsters and barnacles belong to the hard shelled, many-legged crustacean class. We'll take a close look at their hard-to-see body parts, projected on the big screen in the Gregg Learning Studio.
Friday
Endangered Species
From the tropics to the Arctic, many plant and animal species are on the verge of extinction. Their habitats are being affected by climate change and other threats. We will meet some of these species face to face, and take a walk outside to identify local endangered species. Discover ways you can help! Snug as a Bug!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
February Session
4 Indoor Tidepooling
11 Won't You be my Valentine?
18 Cooper the Caterpillar tells a Story
25 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Marine Teen Winter Night Hike
Friday, February 22, 2008
Marine Teen Night: Winter Night Hike
Friday, February 22, 6-9pm
Marine Teen Nights are designed by and for teens ages 11-14 years old. Marine Teen Nights begin with a pizza party followed by activities facilitated by Center staff.
Join us in February as we head out to the trails to listen for creatures of the night and go star gazing during our Winter Night Hike.
The cost for each evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register early by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Sponsored by Bank of America Foundation
Seaside Safari Winter Camp
Monday, February 25, 2008 to Friday, February 29, 2008
Seaside Safari is an environmental day camp program for children in grades K-5. Our winter vacation session runs for two weeks to accomodate your school vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, February 18-22 and February 25-29, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Daily themes are listed below. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register.
Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $175M/$200NM for the week. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Safari Winter Camp Daily Themes
February 18-22 and February 25-29
Monday
Shore Detectives
We'll search the wrack line for treasures that storms have washed in and peek under seaweed for signs of rocky shore creatures moving about.
Tuesday
The Incredible Journey
Learn about the awe-inspiring migration journeys of Arctic terns, Monarch butterflies and sea turtles. Be amazed by the sights and sounds of migrating whales on the big screen in our Gregg Learning Studio!
Wednesday
Woodlands Walk
We'll walk through the park, looking for winter wildlife and learning about their tracks. We'll discover the beauty of snowflakes and icicles. If we have enough snow, we'll even build a great white whale!
Thursday
Cool Crustaceans
Crabs, lobsters and barnacles belong to the hard shelled, many-legged crustacean class. We'll take a close look at their hard-to-see body parts, projected on the big screen in the Gregg Learning Studio.
Friday
Endangered Species
From the tropics to the Arctic, many plant and animal species are on the verge of extinction. Their habitats are being affected by climate change and other threats. We will meet some of these species face to face, and take a walk outside to identify local endangered species. Discover ways you can help! Snug as a Bug!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Snug as a Bug! is a new winter program for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their favorite adult. Snug as a Bug!, held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m., will be full of indoor fun including stories, puppetry, games, crafts and live animal visits. Each session is four weeks long and is offered during January and February.
Participants may enroll in one or both of the sessions. The cost a session is $65M/$85NM. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Snug as a Bug! Daily Themes
February Session
4 Indoor Tidepooling
11 Won't You be my Valentine?
18 Cooper the Caterpillar tells a Story
25 Old Mother Westwind and her Puppet Animals
Migrating Pacific Gray Whales
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
A Virtual Field Trip to Follow Migrating Pacific Gray Whales
Join us for a 6,000 mile venture as we follow Pacific Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) as they migrate from waters off Alaska to the shores of Mexico. This virtual field trip, created by Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, will bring you up close and personal with these amazing mammals.
The "trip" will be held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This image-rich experience will teach about the whale's behavior, migration patterns, life cycle and the dangers they currently face. Current research on how we can better protect them will also be presented.
The cost to particpate is $5 for members, $6 for non-members (plus admission). Please register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Sign up early, you won't want to miss this amazing opportunity to travel along the Pacific coast with us!
Winter Treks 4 Tots
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 to Friday, February 29, 2008
Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program designed especially for 4 and 5 year-old children. Our winter session meets Wednesday-Friday, February 27-29 from 9:00 a.m. to noon; daily themes are listed to the right.
To ensure a safe and rewarding experience our program is limited to 12 children with a staff ratio of 1:4. Parents or a favorite adult may attend Treks with their child for part, or all of each morning. Please note that siblings are not allowed to attend Treks.
Children may enroll for one or all three days; cost is $20M/$25NM per day. Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Treks 4 Tots Daily Themes
Wed., Feb. 27
Nature Detectives
Trekkers will visit the salt-marsh to look for tracks of the fox and deer. We will learn about the Great Horned Owl and become scientists as we dissect an owl pellet to see what its last meal was.
Thurs., Feb. 28
Nature in Winter
Join us on a winter scavenger hunt in the woodlands and at the seashore.
Fri., Feb. 29
Winter Beachcombing
What did the last tide leave behind? We will comb the beach and rocky shore to find out. We will also do some hands-on
indoor tide pooling.
Heritage Dinner: An Island Kingdom: The Making of a Public Television Documentary
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Join Emmy-award winning producer Andrea Melville for a dynamic discussion highlighting her experiences producing a documentary about the historic Isles of Shoals. Intended to air on public television in New Hampshire and Maine in October of 2008, An Island Kingdom will feature photographs, film, paintings, music and interviews with regional scholars to showcase the remarkable cultural changes at the Isles of Shoals over the past several centuries.
To set the stage for Ms. Melville's discussion of the production of An Island Kingdom, Shoals historian Ann Beattie will explore the four century history of the Isles through a series of fascinating historical images. Ms. Melville will then delve into the creative and hands-on process of producing and taping the hour-long documentary, An Island Kingdom.
Discover how An Island Kingdom was crafted. Find out how Nathaniel Hawthorne's writings will guide viewers through An Island Kingdom, linking the past with the present through his impressions of the Isles of Shoals. Explore the Shoals through the eyes of the famous painters, writers and musicians who visited Celia Thaxter on Appledore during the resort era. Learn how 17th century fishermen at the Shoals played a crucial role in the development of the New World and find out about present-day restoration and conservation efforts through footage of these beautiful islands.
Heritage Dinners begin with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m., dinner and presentation follow. Dinners are $45/person.
Full payment is required to reserve your spot. RSVP by February 22.
Mail checks to:
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Blvd.
Rye, NH 03870
or contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 with credit card information.
Sponsored by PSNH
This is the final Heritage Dinner of the 2007-08 season. Thank you for your support.
Visitor Programs: Comparing Coasts
Saturday, March 1, 2008 to Sunday, March 2, 2008
Have you ever been tide pooling on the west coast? How is it different from tide pooling on our own rocky shore? What are the similarities? Join us as we explore our own rocky shore habitat and all of the creatures that live here. We will discover how local, Atlantic coast creatures compare to those of the Pacific coast. Learn about the difference in wave height and how wave action influences adaptations for intertidal creatures. We will also explore the geography of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and learn how geography influences the animals that live there.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Monterey Bay Live!
Sunday, March 2, 2008 to Monday, March 3, 2008
Monterey Bay Live!
Join us on Sunday, March 2 and Monday, March 3 at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm for a unique opportunity to travel to Monterey, California with world renowned oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard. Through tele-presence technology in our Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, we will connect, live, with Dr. Ballard as he and his expedition team explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Based aboard the R/V Fulmar, the expedition team will explore many of the region's fascinating ecosystems including estuaries, kelp forests and submarine canyons.
The cost to participate is $2 for members, $3 for non-members (plus admission). Please register by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Sign up early! Don't miss exploring the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary with Dr. Ballard! Book and Breakfast: This Desired Place
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
SSC's Volunteer Program book group, Book and Breakfast, will welcome author Julia Older to discuss her book This Desired Place: The Isles of Shoals. A limited number of books are available in the Nature Store.
A light breakfast will be served, feel free to bring a snack to share.
Please sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org. Visitor Programs: Comparing Coasts
Saturday, March 8, 2008 to Sunday, March 9, 2008
Have you ever been tide pooling on the west coast? How is it different from tide pooling on our own rocky shore? What are the similarities? Join us as we explore our own rocky shore habitat and all of the creatures that live here. We will discover how local, Atlantic coast creatures compare to those of the Pacific coast. Learn about the difference in wave height and how wave action influences adaptations for intertidal creatures. We will also explore the geography of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and learn how geography influences the animals that live there.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, March 8, 2008 to Monday, March 10, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Teacher Workshop: Lobster Lore and Life Cycles
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Learn about the American Lobster (Homarus americanus) in this innovative and interactive workshop. Explore the rocky shore intertidal zone, learn about lobster monitoring and see images of lobsters eating, moving and molting. This workshop provides ideas for those looking to incorporate lessons on data collection, research methods, life cycles of organisms and underwater ecosystems into curriculum for 4th-10th graders.
This workshop is lead by, and located at, the Seacoast Science Center, but offered through University of New Hampshire Continuing Education. For a full description, including CEUs and fee, and to register, please contact UNH online at www.learn.unh.edu or by phone at 603-862-2015 or 1-800-313-5327.
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Monday, March 10, 2008 to Friday, March 14, 2008
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Seaside Safari is an environmental day camp program for children in grades K-5. Our spring vacation session runs for three weeks to accommodate your school vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, March 10-14, April 21-25 and April 28-May 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Daily themes follow. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register.
Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $175M/$200NM for the week. Click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org for more information.
Safari Spring Vacation Camp Daily Themes
Monday: Lobsteriffic!
Did you know lobsters can taste with their feet and smell with their antennae? Come learn some cool facts about these curious crustaceans and go on a lobster hunt in the tide pools.
Tuesday: Periwinkle Parade
As soon as you step into the intertidal zone, periwinkles are everywhere! We'll locate and identify the three different types of periwinkles that make their home on our rocky shore and search for relatives of these snails, the mollusks!
Wednesday: Exciting Echinoderms
What do sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars and sea cucumbers all have in common? They're all echinoderms! We'll learn about the fascinating adaptations these animals use to survive, and take a close look at their tube feet, radial symmetry and spiny skin.
Thursday: Awesome Anemones
Anemones are beautiful flower-like creatures that live on the rocky coast and in deep water. Come learn how they use their tentacles to feed, how they respond to danger and how squishy they feel.
Friday: Ocean "Odd"ysey
The world's oceans are filled with some pretty strange looking creatures. Why does a hammerhead shark have such an oddly shaped head? Why are both of the flounder's eyes on one side of its body? You'll be amazed by the variety of strange creatures in the sea! Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Homeschool Program: Comparing Coasts
Thursday, March 13, 2008
The Center now offers a series of programs designed specifically to meet the curriculum needs of middle school students who are homeschooled. All programs are held in the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Each program consists of a virtual field trip with hands-on activities to supplement the lesson. The use of microscopes and other scientific tools will be incorporated. Students will be provided with take-home packets that include related content information, additional lesson plans and resources.
The cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy networking with other homeschool families. For more information and to register contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Thursday, March 13, 10am-2:30pm
Comparing Coasts
Students will be "transported" to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California to explore many of the region's fascinating ecosystems, including estuaries, kelp forests and submarine canyons. A Center naturalist will then compare the coastal ecology of the Pacific to that of the Gulf of Maine. Participants learn about the rocky shore as they observe live animals and use microscopes. Classification activities will compliment in-depth lessons on coastal adaptations.
Upcoming Homeschool Program
See date on calendar page for full description.
Wednesday, April 16, 10am-2:30pm
Nature's Cures and the Horseshoe Crab
Marine Teen Night: California Beach Party
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Marine Teen Nights are designed by and for teens ages 11-14 years old. Marine Teen Nights begin with a pizza party followed by activities facilitated by Center staff.
Join us in March to compete in a crazy castle building contest, to go virtual-surfing and to dive into a pool of activities of sea-side fun. Volleyball anyone?
The cost for the evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register early by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Sponsored by Bank of America Foundation
Visitor Programs: Comparing Coasts
Saturday, March 15, 2008 to Sunday, March 16, 2008
Have you ever been tide pooling on the west coast? How is it different from tide pooling on our own rocky shore? What are the similarities? Join us as we explore our own rocky shore habitat and all of the creatures that live here. We will discover how local, Atlantic coast creatures compare to those of the Pacific coast. Learn about the difference in wave height and how wave action influences adaptations for intertidal creatures. We will also explore the geography of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and learn how geography influences the animals that live there.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, March 15, 2008 to Monday, March 17, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Visitor Programs: Comparing Coasts
Saturday, March 22, 2008 to Sunday, March 23, 2008
Have you ever been tide pooling on the west coast? How is it different from tide pooling on our own rocky shore? What are the similarities? Join us as we explore our own rocky shore habitat and all of the creatures that live here. We will discover how local, Atlantic coast creatures compare to those of the Pacific coast. Learn about the difference in wave height and how wave action influences adaptations for intertidal creatures. We will also explore the geography of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and learn how geography influences the animals that live there.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, March 22, 2008 to Monday, March 24, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Visitor Programs: Comparing Coasts
Saturday, March 29, 2008 to Sunday, March 30, 2008
Have you ever been tide pooling on the west coast? How is it different from tide pooling on our own rocky shore? What are the similarities? Join us as we explore our own rocky shore habitat and all of the creatures that live here. We will discover how local, Atlantic coast creatures compare to those of the Pacific coast. Learn about the difference in wave height and how wave action influences adaptations for intertidal creatures. We will also explore the geography of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and learn how geography influences the animals that live there.
During winter hours programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine
Saturday, March 29, 2008 to Monday, March 31, 2008
On Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 2:00 p.m. you can participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Woodland Nature Walk
Monday, March 31, 2008
Senior Program Naturalist Marilyn Gilmour will take us on this from-winter-to-spring Woodland Nature Walk. We will study winter botany and learn about medicinal uses of plants. We will also look for early signs of spring in the plant world.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org to sign up. All are welcome!
GeoAdventures
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Participate in our multi-media, interactive experience: GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine!
Assignment: Gulf of Maine was designed specifically to take advantage of the new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio's lighting, production capabilities and projection technology. You will "join" teens who are on a quest to find geocaches in three different locations: a-top Mt. Washington, in a salt marsh, and on a lobster boat in the Gulf of Maine. As the teens find their caches that contain clues to a final take-home message, you will be prompted to answer questions and engage in activities at a touch-screen computer station. Through this experience, you will learn that everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Free with Center admission. Visitor Programs: Earth Day Everyday!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Friday, April 4, 2008
Join us in April as we celebrate Earth Day Everyday! Test your energy IQ and learn how you can take simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Find out how red worms can make nutrient-rich compost out of your table scraps. Learn how our changing environment can present challenges for animals here at Odiorne, and much more!
Be sure to enter to win our backyard composting tumble-bin! (One winner to be drawn on April 30, 2008)
Programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Visitor Programs: Earth Day Kick-Off Celebration
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Join us between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for special activities, programs and give-aways.
At 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., Storybook Farm Storyteller Carolyn Stearns will engage visitors with original stories that she has written just for the Seacoast Science Center! Her stories will teach kids of all ages about animals from the sea, pollution, ocean stewardship and more.
Test your energy IQ and learn how you can take simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Find out how red worms can make nutrient-rich compost out of your table scraps. Learn how our changing environment can present challenges for animals here at Odiorne. Enter to win a backyard composting tumble-bin! (One winner to be drawn on April 30, 2008)
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Visitor Programs: Earth Day Everyday!
Sunday, April 6, 2008 to Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Join us in April as we celebrate Earth Day Everyday! Test your energy IQ and learn how you can take simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Find out how red worms can make nutrient-rich compost out of your table scraps. Learn how our changing environment can present challenges for animals here at Odiorne, and much more!
Be sure to enter to win our backyard composting tumble-bin! (One winner to be drawn on April 30, 2008)
Programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Rocky Shore Exploration Training
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Rocky Shore Exploration Training for Volunteer Naturalists
Our Rocky Shore Exploration training will provide you with the skills you need to teach about this fascinating, dynamic system. Conducted over six Wednesday mornings, each session will cover a different topic. You will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the rocky shore as well as techniques of designing and delivering age-appropriate, content-based lessons. Each session includes classroom lessons, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. Rocky Shore Exploration is our most popular school field trip program.
Training is free for Center members; $30 for non-members.
Registration is required. Sign up by contacting Michele at 603-436-8043, ext. 21; info@seacentr.org Homeschool Program: Nature's Cures
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Nature's Cures and the Horseshoe Crab
First, participants will be "transported" to the laboratories of Marion College in Indianapolis, Indiana. This live, distance learning program will teach students about some of the organisms that scientists and researchers have used to develop medicines of today. Then, a local expert will help students identify wild medicinals of New Hampshire's seacoast. To finish the day there will be a live animal Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) programs, where participants will come to understand, through adaptation and classification activities, that this fascinating creature is not a crab, has blood, and is used in medical research. SSC Members Save 20% at EMS
Friday, April 18, 2008 to Saturday, April 19, 2008
The Seacoast Science Center and Eastern Mountain Sports are partnering for Club Days to bring you big savings April 18-19, 2008.
If you are itching to get yourself suited for the spring and sunshine, now is your chance to save. Just show your Seacoast Science Center membership card to save 20% on everything at the EMS Portsmouth Store and enjoy a fun, exciting day with us.
This exclusive sale is for SSC members only. Shop on April 18-19 to save 20% on gear and apparel you need for all your summer adventures. Whether you're shopping for yourself or getting a few things for a group outing, I think you'll like what EMS has in store for you this spring.
Thanks for your continued support of Eastern Mountain Sports and the Seacoast Science Center and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Brian Niles
Assistant Store Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports
100 Arthur Brady Drive
Portsmouth New Hampshire 03801
603-334-6141
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Monday, April 21, 2008 to Friday, April 25, 2008
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Seaside Safari is an environmental day camp program for children in grades K-5. Our spring vacation session runs for three weeks to accommodate your school vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, March 10-14, April 21-25 and April 28-May 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Daily themes follow. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register.
Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $175M/$200NM for the week. Click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org for more information.
Safari Spring Vacation Camp Daily Themes
Monday: Lobsteriffic!
Did you know lobsters can taste with their feet and smell with their antennae? Come learn some cool facts about these curious crustaceans and go on a lobster hunt in the tide pools.
Tuesday: Periwinkle Parade
As soon as you step into the intertidal zone, periwinkles are everywhere! We'll locate and identify the three different types of periwinkles that make their home on our rocky shore and search for relatives of these snails, the mollusks!
Wednesday: Exciting Echinoderms
What do sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars and sea cucumbers all have in common? They're all echinoderms! We'll learn about the fascinating adaptations these animals use to survive, and take a close look at their tube feet, radial symmetry and spiny skin.
Thursday: Awesome Anemones
Anemones are beautiful flower-like creatures that live on the rocky coast and in deep water. Come learn how they use their tentacles to feed, how they respond to danger and how squishy they feel.
Friday: Ocean "Odd"ysey
The world's oceans are filled with some pretty strange looking creatures. Why does a hammerhead shark have such an oddly shaped head? Why are both of the flounder's eyes on one side of its body? You'll be amazed by the variety of strange creatures in the sea! Spring Treks 4 Tots
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 to Friday, April 25, 2008
Treks 4 Tots is a half-day camp program designed especially for 4 and 5 year-old children. Our spring session meets Wednesday-Friday, April 23-25. Daily themes are listed below.
To ensure a safe and rewarding experience our program is limited to 12 children with a staff ratio of 1:4. Parents or a favorite adult may attend Treks with their child for part, or all of each morning. Please note that siblings are not allowed to attend Treks.
Children may enroll for one or all three days; cost is $20M/$25NM per day. Click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org for more information.
Wednesday: Periwinkle Cove
We will take a walk to Periwinkle Cove to find thousands of snail shells that have washed up and collect found objects to make a collage to take home. We will end the morning with a game and a story.
Thursday: The Freshwater Pond
It is time for the turtles and frogs to wake after a long winter's nap. We will bring buckets and nets to the pond to see what we can find. Will we find the elusive "Red-eyed No-no Nothing" this year?
Friday: Signs of Spring
Signs of spring are popping up all around Odiorne! We will team up for a signs-of-spring scavenger hunt. Will your team be the first to find a flower, leaf or flying insect?
Odiorne History Walk
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
History enthusiast Howard Crosby will lead us on a walking tour of Odiorne Point State Park. We will explore the Odiorne Homestead and learn about other estates that were on-path to Frost Point prior to WWII. A photograph collection of the homes during the era will be shown along the way.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at 603-436-8043, ext. 21 or info@seacentr.org to sign up. All are welcome!
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Monday, April 28, 2008 to Friday, May 2, 2008
Seaside Safari Spring Vacation Camp
Seaside Safari is an environmental day camp program for children in grades K-5. Our spring vacation session runs for three weeks to accommodate your school vacation schedule: Monday-Friday, March 10-14, April 21-25 and April 28-May 2, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Daily themes follow. After-hours care is available until 5:30 p.m.; please sign up when you register.
Campers enroll by the day $35M/$40NM or $175M/$200NM for the week. Click on the link below for a downloadable registration form.
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org for more information.
Safari Spring Vacation Camp Daily Themes
Monday: Lobsteriffic!
Did you know lobsters can taste with their feet and smell with their antennae? Come learn some cool facts about these curious crustaceans and go on a lobster hunt in the tide pools.
Tuesday: Periwinkle Parade
As soon as you step into the intertidal zone, periwinkles are everywhere! We'll locate and identify the three different types of periwinkles that make their home on our rocky shore and search for relatives of these snails, the mollusks!
Wednesday: Exciting Echinoderms
What do sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars and sea cucumbers all have in common? They're all echinoderms! We'll learn about the fascinating adaptations these animals use to survive, and take a close look at their tube feet, radial symmetry and spiny skin.
Thursday: Awesome Anemones
Anemones are beautiful flower-like creatures that live on the rocky coast and in deep water. Come learn how they use their tentacles to feed, how they respond to danger and how squishy they feel.
Friday: Ocean "Odd"ysey
The world's oceans are filled with some pretty strange looking creatures. Why does a hammerhead shark have such an oddly shaped head? Why are both of the flounder's eyes on one side of its body? You'll be amazed by the variety of strange creatures in the sea! Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Visitor Programs: Exploring Odiorne
Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
Join us in May as we explore the seven different habitats and rich social history of Odiorne Point State Park. Learn how to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) to explore to locate geocaches (or hidden treasures) in Odiorne. Bring your binoculars and boots.... we will hit the trails in search of signs of spring during guided nature walks. You can learn about the early settlers, the estate years and the military years during a history walk.
On Sundays at noon we will take groups through the WWII fortification, Battery 204.
Programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, May 2, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Marine Teen Night: Survivors by the Sea
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Join us for Marine Teen Nights' Survivors by the Sea as we participate in a Reality TV Show of sorts. Challenges involving funky food, difficult dares and miserable messes will challenge your sense and abilities. Since spring will be in the air, outdoor adventures will complement the indoor activities. Prizes will be awarded.
Marine Teen Nights are designed by and for teens ages 11-14 years old. Marine Teen Nights begin with a pizza party followed by activities facilitated by Center staff.
Sponsored by Bank of America Foundation, the cost for the evening is $5 for members, $8 for non-members. Please register early by contacting Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org.
Spring Pond Walk
Monday, May 5, 2008
Join Senior Naturalist Marilyn Gilmour for a stroll through the woodlands to the salt water pond in Odiorne Point State Park. We will look for muskrat lodges and nesting Red-Winged Blackbirds. In the woodlands we will look for the elusive salamander. After our walk we will come back to the Center for a slide presentation on some of New England's reptiles and amphibians.
Spring Pond Walk is free with Center admission. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Youth Volunteer Information Night
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Are you 12-17 years old? Do you like working with young children and have a strong interest in the environment? If your answer is yes, then you should attend this event. Come learn all about assisting with our summertime preschool programs, becoming a camp Counselor in Training and more. Youth volunteers gain valuable teamwork, problem solving, stewardship and leadership skills.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information on volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, May 9, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Teacher Workshop: Seeing Signs of Spring through Nature-based Education
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Explore the seven habitats of Odiorne Point State Park and learn how the outdoors can capture your students' curiosity and bring science to life. You will learn how to use coastal critters and friends of the forest to teach young learners (PreK-grade 3) about the wonders of nature. Seacoast Science Center educators will show you how to engage children in productive play outside of the classroom walls.
This workshop is lead by, and located at, the Seacoast Science Center, but offered through University of New Hampshire Continuing Education. For a full description, including CEUs and fee, and to register, please contact UNH online at www.learn.unh.edu or by phone at 603-862-2015 or 1-800-313-5327.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, May 16, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
It's For The Birds!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
SSC's Membership Administrator Kathy Abbott's birding enthusiasm has inspired many to grab a pair of binoculars and head outdoors. All are invited to join Kathy for a morning of birding along the shore. Bring your binoculars, scope and camera. After our outdoor adventure, Kathy will share her most recent photographs of owls, eagles, hawks, gulls and more.
It's For the Birds and is free with Center admission. Also join us right after for Book and Bag Lunch as we will discuss Bernd Heinrich's book Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Book Group: Mind of the Raven
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Following It's for the Birds, Kathy Abbott's bird walk and slide presentation, we will discuss Bernd Heinrich's book Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds. Heinrich has written many books and is a professor of biology at the University of Vermont. His passion for ravens has led him around the world.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, May 23, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, May 30, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Visitor Programs: Science on the Seacoast
Sunday, June 1, 2008 to Monday, June 30, 2008
Have you ever wondered how scientists study marine habitats? Join us for visitor programs during the month of June to participate in some "research" of your own. We will venture out onto the shore for some intertidal observation and learn how to identify the species we find. We'll trek out to the salt marsh and learn how this productive ecosystem is rich in biodiversity. We'll observe plankton under a microscope, see how data is collected from buoys at sea and learn how scientists use the data to observe the ocean. Get hands-on with science experiments about weather, waves, water and more.
Programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning April 29.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning April 30.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning May 1.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. G.Willikers! Toy Shop After-hours sale with SSC!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Seacoast Science Center is teaming up with G.Willikers! Toy Shop during the month of June as part of their Partners in Play initiative. In celebration of their 30th birthday, G.Willikers! is partnering with a different seacoast business each month during the year in recognition of the relationships that have been a part of what has made their business grow strong over the years.
As a Partner in Play, the Center will be featured in a store-front window display. SSC will promote membership and upcoming programs and events at the store's front counter. You can enter a raffle to win Music-by-the-Sea concert tickets or a grand prize of a SSC membership (can give as a gift or use for your renewal).
On Thursday, June 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., a special after-hours sale will not only save you 10% on purchases at G.Willikers!, SSC will earn 10% as well! So tell your family and friends to join us for a evening of savings and support for the Center. You'll see us there with live animals, fun and surprises.
G.Willikers! is located at 13 Market Street in downtown Portsmouth, NH. For hours and directions visit www.gwillikers.com. Please stop in and thank them for helping to promote SSC and the great things we do! Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, June 6, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children and their favorite adult about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
The Spring II session of Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning May 2.
The cost per child is $91M/$114NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Healthy Children Healthy Planet Discussion Course
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Join us for this seven-week Granite Earth Institute course designed to raise awareness of how the pervasive effects of advertising, media and our consumer culture influences a child's view of the world. Held on Thursday evenings, May 1-June 12, we will discuss ways to create meaningful family times, healthful environments and more.
Participants should register early and pick up the required book, Healthy Children-Healthy Planet at the Center before the first meeting. There is a reading assignment to be completed prior to the first meeting. The cost (includes book) is $20 for members; $30 for non-members.
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wensman at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21 for more information and to sign up. Spring Getaway to Hog Island
Friday, June 13, 2008 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
Spring Getaway: Bones, Blossoms & Beaks!
Join Center President Wendy Lull and the Center's team of experts for a second annual inspiring and educational weekend at the historic Maine Audubon Camp on Hog Island at the head of Muscongus Bay, Damariscotta, Maine.
This year, we are delighted that David Sanger, University of Maine Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, will lead us on a field trip to explore the Glidden Midden, one of the area's ancient oyster shell middens. He will prepare us for our trek with a lecture on the evolution of humans in response to the changing environment of the Boothbay-Damariscotta region.
In addition to the half-day field trip to the mainland midden, we will explore the rugged island and bay by boat and on foot, including an excursion aboard the 40 ft. Puffin IV to see Atlantic puffins and the seabird colony on Eastern Egg Rock Island, and enjoy a traditional down east lobster bake on Saturday night. Ornithologists Steve and Jane Mirick will be at our "beak and call" to lead bird walks throughout the weekend. Marilyn Gilmour has planned some wonderful botany walks; UNH Professor Emeritus Art Borror and I will assist with tide pooling.
Hog Island is a pleasant 2 1/4-hour drive from Portsmouth. Because the boat ride to the island is only 10-minutes, we can offer a selection of arrival and departure times to fit your schedule if you choose to add a little extra time to explore Maine's coast. We will be housed in 19th Century buildings (European style), enjoy fine family style meals and evening programs in front of the large stone fireplace.
The all-inclusive price is $510/person for members; $585/non-members.
For more information contact Wendy at 603-436-8043, ext. 15; info@seacentr.org. Family Science Camp: Going on a GeoAdventure
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Join us for a new series of summer programs designed for families who want to explore and learn together. Pack your picnic and prepare for a fun, learning adventure with Family Science Camp!
Family Science Camp will spend one Saturday a month out and about, exploring Odiorne Point State Park. Each month will offer different opportunities to learn about Odiorne's habitats and the plants and animals that inhabit them. Hands-on activities will keep all ages engaged. We will use binoculars, microscopes, data loggers and more. A packet with additional information and activities for further investigation and exploration will be provided to each family.
Family Science Camp is ideal for families with children ages 6 and up. We recommend that you pack a cooler for your picnic lunch and a backpack for outdoor wear.
Each Family Science Camp session, based in our new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The cost per session is $40 per family for members; $50 per family for non-members. Programs run rain or shine. For more information and to register, contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Saturday, June 14
Going on a GeoAdventure
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt in which participants use GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers to hide and seek containers or geocaches. We'll go on a quest to find geocaches hidden in Odiorne Point State Park. Along the way, we will learn about biodiversity, see evidence of glaciation and learn about the multiple habitats of the Park.
Saturday, July 12
Rocky Shore Exploration
Join us as we learn about and explore New Hampshire's rocky shore. We'll create our own creatures that could survive on the rocky shore. We'll see unique underwater images of animals' adaptations. We'll also trek to the tide pools for some hands-on exploration.
Saturday, August 9
Salt Marsh Science
Participants will learn about the salt marsh by creating their own experiments. We'll then head out to the marsh to explore this important habitat and make our own discoveries. Games and activities at the marsh will complement scientific observations.
Watercolor Workshop
Monday, June 16, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Herman, the Hermit Crab Storytime
Monday, June 30, 2008
Join G.Willikers! Toy Shop's Jodi Breneman for special storytime for young children. As she reads this fun and informative book, you will see the pages projected on the big screen of SSC's Gregg Interactive Learning Studio. Children will see and touch live hermit crabs (if they choose) and be engaged in fun activities.
Free with Center admission.
Visitor Programs: Geology of the Seacoast
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 to Sunday, July 13, 2008
Did you know that 12,000 years ago there was a mile-thick sheet of ice covering Odiorne Point? Rock-out with us as we explore the geological history of the seacoast. We will explore the shore to find evidence of glaciation, check out cool rock formations and learn how our coast was created. Come discover how our shore has transformed over time and has become home to many different species!
Visitor programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! Tour of Battery 204
Friday, July 4, 2008
Join us for a guided tour through Battery 204, a military fortification built in 1942 to protect Portsmouth Harbor during WWII. The battery held two six-inch (shell diameter) guns that were never fired in defense. Inside the battery you will see the powder room, compressor room, plotting and spotting rooms and more. Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
July 6
July 11
July 14
July 16
July 26
Aug. 1
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! MBS Concert: Entrain!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
July 10
Entrain!
Entrain, the popular six-piece, Martha's Vineyard-based band, kicks off the 2008 Music-by-the-Sea concert series. Their song "Dancin' in The Light" has won national acclaim. Band member Sam Holmstock says, "The most important thing that we try to do with our music is bring everybody together in the spirit of peace, love, fun and a ton of drums!"
Upcoming Concerts
July 17
Evolution
July 24
Gazpacho
July 31
SoulMate
August 7
Johnny Wad and the Cash
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Watercolor Workshop - CANCELLED
Friday, July 11, 2008
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
July 14
July 16
July 26
Aug. 1
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Family Science Camp: Rocky Shore Exploration
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Join us for second meeting of our new series of summer programs designed for families who want to explore and learn together. Family Science Camp is spending one Saturday a month out and about, exploring Odiorne Point State Park. Each month will offer different opportunities to learn about Odiorne's habitats and the plants and animals that inhabit them. Hands-on activities will keep all ages engaged. We will use binoculars, microscopes, data loggers and more. A packet with additional information and activities for further investigation and exploration will be provided to each family.
Family Science Camp is ideal for families with children ages 6 and up. We recommend that you pack a cooler for your picnic lunch and a backpack for outdoor wear.
Each Family Science Camp session, based in our new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The cost per session is $40 per family for members; $50 per family for non-members. Programs run rain or shine. For more information and to register, contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Saturday, July 12
Rocky Shore Exploration
Join us as we learn about and explore New Hampshire's rocky shore. We'll create our own creatures that could survive on the rocky shore. We'll see unique underwater images of animals' adaptations. We'll also trek to the tide pools for some hands-on exploration.
Saturday, August 9
Salt Marsh Science
Participants will learn about the salt marsh by creating their own experiments. We'll then head out to the marsh to explore this important habitat and make our own discoveries. Games and activities at the marsh will complement scientific observations. Petite Art in the Park
Monday, July 14, 2008 to Saturday, July 19, 2008
From Monday-Saturday, July 14-19, you will have the opportunity to see artists at work "en plein air" during Petite Art in the Park, a special component of Art in Nature. Petite Art artists will be working in the Park to create paintings 10" x 10" or smaller and will submit one to be available for purchase on Sunday, July 20. The sale will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., cash (check or credit card) and carry.
A binder display of registered Petite Art artists, which includes a sample of their work along with a personal statement, is available in the Center. You can learn about each artist and before you purchase an original piece of their work for the very affordable price of $60. All art will be unframed and sold first come,
first served. Watercolor Workshop
Monday, July 14, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
July 16
July 26
Aug. 1
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Reduction Print Demo
Monday, July 14, 2008
Artist Shane Chick will demonstrate and explain the process of reduction print making; come see him create sea-creature prints. Seaside Mural Painting
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Kids, ages 10 and up should sign-up to assist muralist Deb Richard paint a seaside scene, using a stockage fence as the blank canvass.
Please come prepared to to work outdoors (apply sunscreen and bug spray, bring snacks and water!) get painty (wear old clothes!).
Limited to 8 participants.
Registration required.
No fee with general admission.
To be cancelled if inclement weather.
To sign up, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org
Digital Photography in Nature
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Kids, ages 10 and up should sign-up to learn how to best take nature photographs with your digital camera. Photographer Eva Powers will lead this popular workshop.
Bring your own digital camera and cord (to download pictures to computer) and be prepared to walk the shore (apply sunscreen and bug spray!).
Limited to 8 participants.
Registration required.
No fee with general admission.
To be cancelled if inclement weather.
To sign up, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org Decorate a Clay Pot Bird Feeder
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Artist Pat DeGrandre will lead this special activity where you will be able to design your own mini clay pot bird feeder; sunflower seeds included.
Limited to 25 participants; begins at 1:00 p.m.
Registration suggested.
$1 fee to cover supply cost, payable the day of.
To sign up, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org
Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
July 26
Aug. 1
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! FAIRY HOUSE WKSHP FULL
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Families can work together to design their own Fairy House, during a special workshop lead by The Fairy House Series author and illustrator Tracy Kane.
Registration and pre-payment suggested. Pre-registered participants' names will be provided to the Park gate (Park admission waived). General admission applies those not pre-registered.
Limited to 30 families.
$10 per Seacoast Science Center members family; $15 per non-member family
To sign up, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org
To learn more about Fairy Houses, click on the link below.
NOTE:
This is the only Art in Nature workshop that will be postponed in the event of inclement weather. Rain date, Friday, July 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Organic Stone Sculpture
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Landscape Designer and Stone Sculptor Thomas Berger will lead a presentation on what inspires him in creating his organic-sea creature stone sculptures. He his presentation will include a brief power point of images of his work in landscape design, followed by a walk and discussion of the pieces of art he has on display at the Center.
To learn more about Thomas' art and landscape work. please click on the link below.
Free with Center admission.
Organic Stone Sculpture
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Landscape Designer and Stone Sculptor Thomas Berger will lead a presentation on what inspires him in creating his organic-sea creature stone sculptures. He his presentation will include a brief power point of images of his work in landscape design, followed by a walk and discussion of the pieces of art he has on display at the Center.
To learn more about Thomas' art and landscape work. please click on the link below.
Free with Center admission.
Create your own Mini-Weaving
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Create you own mini-weaving to take home! This activity will be lead by weavers Pam Herring, Barbara Newall and Ruth Benedict. There will be a 10:00 a.m., 11:00 .m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. session.
Limited to 10 participants each hour; suggested ages 10 and up.
Registration suggested. Be sure to indicate time.
No fee with admission.
To sign up, contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or registrar@seacentr.org
MBS Concert: Evolution!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
July 17
Evolution
Upcoming Concerts
July 24
Gazpacho
July 31
SoulMate
August 7
Johnny Wad and the Cash
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Botanical Illustration Demo
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Colorist and Botanical Illustrator Carolyn Payzant will "set up studio" in the Center today. Stop by and learn how she uses different media in her botanical art. Quilting Demo
Friday, July 18, 2008
Stop by and see fabric artist Jodi Adams at work! Her intricate, nature inspired pieces will give you a whole new idea of the art of quilting! Fairy House RAIN DATE
Friday, July 18, 2008
See Wednesday, July 16. Isle of Shoals Art of 1800s
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Shoal's Historian Ann Beattie will present Impressions of the Isle of Shoals. You will learn about, and see images of, the fascinating story of the Isle of Shoals' own literary great, Celia Thaxter, and her visitors that transformed Appledore Island into a summertime working art community in the 1800s!
Free with Center admission.
Isle of Shoals Art of 1800s
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Shoal's Historian Ann Beattie will present Impressions of the Isle of Shoals. You will learn about, and see images of, the fascinating story of the Isle of Shoals' own literary great, Celia Thaxter, and her visitors that transformed Appledore Island into a summertime working art community in the 1800s!
Free with Center admission.
Organic Stone Sculpture
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Landscape Designer and Stone Sculptor Thomas Berger will lead a presentation on what inspires him in creating his organic-sea creature stone sculptures. He his presentation will include a brief power point of images of his work in landscape design, followed by a walk and discussion of the pieces of art he has on display at the Center.
To learn more about Thomas' art and landscape work. please click on the link below.
Free with Center admission.
Organic Stone Sculpture
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Landscape Designer and Stone Sculptor Thomas Berger will lead a presentation on what inspires him in creating his organic-sea creature stone sculptures. He his presentation will include a brief power point of images of his work in landscape design, followed by a walk and discussion of the pieces of art he has on display at the Center.
To learn more about Thomas' art and landscape work. please click on the link below.
Free with Center admission.
Visitor Programs: Geology of the Seacoast
Monday, July 21, 2008 to Thursday, July 31, 2008
Did you know that 12,000 years ago there was a mile-thick sheet of ice covering Odiorne Point? Rock-out with us as we explore the geological history of the seacoast. We will explore the shore to find evidence of glaciation, check out cool rock formations and learn how our coast was created. Come discover how our shore has transformed over time and has become home to many different species!
Visitor programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Visitor Programs: Geology of the Seacoast
Monday, July 21, 2008 to Thursday, July 31, 2008
Did you know that 12,000 years ago there was a mile-thick sheet of ice covering Odiorne Point? Rock-out with us as we explore the geological history of the seacoast. We will explore the shore to find evidence of glaciation, check out cool rock formations and learn how our coast was created. Come discover how our shore has transformed over time and has become home to many different species!
Visitor programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! MBS Concert: CANCELLED
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
July 24
CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
Gazpacho
For over 10 years, Gazpacho has been performing their infectious blend of music and musicianship throughout the New England area. Formed in 1996 as an acoustic trio, Gazpacho has grown into the area's top 80's tribute band.
Upcoming Concerts
July 31
SoulMate
August 7
Johnny Wad and the Cash
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Aug. 1
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! MBS Concert: SoulMate!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
July 31
SoulMate
Upcoming Concerts
August 7
Johnny Wad and the Cash
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Watercolor Workshop
Friday, August 1, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Aug. 13
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Visitor Programs: Navigation and Shipwrecks
Friday, August 1, 2008 to Saturday, August 30, 2008
Today, we use lighthouses, radar, buoys, radio communication and satellites to navigate our seas. However, this technology wasn't always available. Come learn how to read a chart, use a compass and look at the sky to pinpoint your location. We will learn about and use GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers to guide us on a geocaching adventure (treasure hunt) in the park. Hear about ships that have gone off-course as we tell the stories of local shipwrecks!
Visitor programs are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! MBS Concert: CANCELLED
Thursday, August 7, 2008
CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
August 7
Johnny Wad and the Cash
Final Concert
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
Family Science Camp: Salt Marsh Science
Saturday, August 9, 2008
This is the last meeting of the new series of summer programs designed for families who want to explore and learn together. Family Science Camp is ideal for families with children ages 6 and up. We recommend that you pack a cooler for your picnic lunch and a backpack for outdoor wear. So pack your picnic and prepare for a fun, learning adventure with Family Science Camp!
In Salt Marsh Science, participants will learn about the salt marsh by creating their own experiments. We'll then head out to the marsh to explore this important habitat and make our own discoveries. Games and activities at the marsh will complement scientific observations.
Family Science Camp is based in our new Gregg Interactive Learning Studio and is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost per session is $40 per family for members; $50 per family for non-members. Programs run rain or shine. For more information and to register, contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Aug. 16
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! MBS Concert: Jumbo Circus Peanuts!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings this summer and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! And, best of all, you can visit the Center and Nature Store anytime during the evening.
Concerts are held under our festive tent so, bring your dancing feet and beach blankets and chairs, rain or shine.
All concerts begin at 6pm; gates open at 5pm for dining. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the gate or at the Center prior to the event. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 is free. Members can purchase their ticket at half price -- join today!
Alcohol may not be brought in to the park or concert.
Final Concert!
August 14
Jumbo Circus Peanuts
It's crazy family fun when JCP is in the house! Their pop, swing, New Orleans jazz gets the whole crowd up on their feet. Kids off all ages love their wild costumes and Mardis Gras beaded necklace toss! Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Watercolor Workshop
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
Upcoming Workshop Date:
Aug. 23 SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Paint the wildflowers of Odiorne during this seaside session with watercolor artist and naturalist Syliva Jones.
All workshops are 10:00am-1:00pm. Participants work on picnic tables set by
the shore (under tent or indoors if raining).
Workshops are limited to 8 participants, ages 12 and up.
There is a $4 fee to cover supplied paper.
Park admission applies; NH seniors (65+) free Park admission with ID.
Sign up by contacting Ashely at 603-436-8043, ext. 20; info@seacentr.org
Bring:
Hat
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pencil
Eraser
Painting supplies
Bagged lunch
Drinks
This is the last Watercolor Workshop of the summer. Thanks for a great season! SSC at Hampton Beach
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SSC Onstage at Hampton Beach
The Center will be offering edu-fun programs on Wednesdays throughout the summer beginning July 2, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the stage at Hampton Beach. Funded by a grant from the Fuller Foundation, Center naturalists will entertain the audience with activities, games and live animals. Join us at the beach! Visitor Programs: Exploring Odiorne
Monday, September 1, 2008 to Tuesday, September 30, 2008
With seven distinctly different habitats and a rich social history, Odiorne Point State Park is a unique and dynamic place to explore. Join us for visitor programs during the month of September as we uncover the Park's many wonders. We will learn about and use a Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate geocaches (or hidden treasures), in Odiorne. Bring your binoculars and boots. We will hit the trails in search of signs of fall during guided nature walks. You can learn about the early settlers, the estate years and the military years during a history walk or tour through the WWII fortification, Battery 204.
Visitor programs are based on monthly themes and are offered daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
ASNH Seacoast Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The Seacoast Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon meets at the Center on the
second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please check www.nh.ultranet.com/~mirick/asnh.shtml for more information, or call Dave at 603-343-1223. Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning September 11.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, September 12, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning September 12.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Exploring Squam Lake Field Trip
Friday, September 12, 2008
Exploring Squam Lake: Day Trip with the Seacoast Science Center
We are taking an exciting field trip and hope you can join us! First, we will enjoy the pristine beauty of Squam Lake aboard the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center's (SLNSC) canopied pontoon boat. We will meet in the parking lot of SLNSC in Holderness, NH at 10:15 a.m; our "on lake" adventure begins at 11:00 a.m. The 90-minute lake cruise, guided by a Squam Lake naturalist, departs from the dock on Route 3 at the bridge, next to Walter's Basin Restaurant in downtown Holderness.
This trip has something for everyone! We will experience the natural wonders of the area where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed. We will also learn about the region's cultural history through stories passed down from Native Americans to modern day.
After the boat tour we will convene back at SLNSC for a BYO picnic lunch. The trip includes admission to the Center and all are welcome to explore the exhibits and trails in the afternoon. Live animal exhibits showcase native animals (many in natural habitats), including black bears, mountain lions, raptors, river otters, bobcats, and more. In the Celebrate Birds Exhibit, you can see an aviary of song birds and view a wild bird feeding station. Nature trails lead you to an open meadow, a mature forest and a marsh boardwalk.
The Exploring Squam Lake trip is offered at the special discounted rate of $25 per person. Transportation and lunch are not included. For more information please contact Michele at info@seacentr.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 21. For reservations call Squam Lakes at 603-968-7194 and tell them you are with the Seacoast Science Center. To learn more about Squam Lake visit www.nhnature.org. Full payment is required; space is limited.
Family Science Camp: Science and the Sandy Beach
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Families can explore and discover together during one of our hottest new programs, Family Science Camp. All you have to do is sign up, pack your picnic and prepare for a fun learning adventure!
Family Science Camp will bring you out and about to learn about Odiorne's habitats. Hands-on activities will keep all ages engaged. We will use binoculars, microscopes, data loggers and more. A packet with additional information and activities for further investigation and exploration will be provided to each family.
On Saturday, September 13, we will explore Science and the Sandy Beach. We will discover what animals live in the water off Odiorne's sandy shore by capturing them in a seine net. We will dig for clams and examine the sand for other organisms. Back at the Studio, we will use microscopes to learn about the characteristics of sand. Of course, no day at the beach is complete without a sand castle building competition!
Family Science Camp is ideal for families with children ages 6 and up and is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost per session is $40 per family for members; $50 per family for non-members. We recommend that you pack a lunch and a bring a backpack for outdoor wear. Programs run rain or shine and meet in our Gregg Interactive Learning Studio. For more information and to register, contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning September 11.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, September 19, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning September 12.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
BioBlitz!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
On Saturday, September 20, the Seacoast Science Center will host its sixth annual
BioBlitz!. BioBlitz! is a day-long biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. Local scientists, professors and field naturalists will search through the park's 135 acres and seven different habitats to make a rapid assessment of the diversity of life in the park.
Bring your boots, binoculars and butterfly nets! Families and groups are welcome to join in. Teams will be tide pooling, birding, dragonflying, tracking and more. Ask your school if they are interested in assisting with BioBlitz! to earn extra credit. Groups should contact the Center prior to the event to register.
BioBlitz! is a great way to excite children about science. It is a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists working together. You can also participate in programs that show how all facets of nature are interconnected. The energy of the collaboration between experts, participants and volunteers makes BioBlitz! a unique and memorable experience.
From the BioBlitz! base in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio in the Center, you will see how scientists identify everything from insects to fungi. You can peer through microscopes to see subtle differences in plankton or to examine scat to see what an animal has eaten. You will see discoveries being made and observe many of the identified species projected on the big screen in the Studio.
BioBlitz! is much more than just a one-day endeavor. The data collected can be used to assess the health of the park's habitats over time. More than 1,495 species have been recorded at Odiorne since 2003. With the insight gained through BioBlitz! participants will understand how they can create habitats that help increase biodiversity at home.
We are still recruiting experts, enthusiasts and volunteers to participate. Sponsored by Normandeau Associates, Center admission and meals are free of charge for registered BioBlitz! participants. For more information and to register, please contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
BioBlitz! 2008 Schedule
6am Birding
8am Freshwater Pond
9am Rocky Shore
10am Uplands and Insects
11am Salt Marsh
12pm Special Program and Lunch Break
1pm Mammals
2pm Animal Tracking Program
3pm Biodiveristy Program
6pm Final Data collection Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
OLLI Program: Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 1-3pm
The Center is partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Granite State College to provide programs designed specifically for adults. OLLI is a community-based membership organization with a simple philosophy: an active mind creates a sense of mental, physical and social well being. SSC members do not have to become members of OLLI, nor do they have to meet OLLI's age criteria (50 or older) to participate. All programs are held at SSC. To learn more and to register, please contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext 17 or info@seacentr.org.
This four-week series begins each meeting with a lesson in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, followed by outdoors exploration. For the full course description click on the link below.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning September 11.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, September 26, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning September 12.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Visitor Programs: Science on the Seacoast
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008
Have you ever wondered how scientists study marine habitats? Join us for visitor programs during the month of October to participate in some "research" of your own. We will venture out onto the shore for some intertidal observation and learn how to identify the species we find. We'll trek out to the salt marsh and learn how this productive ecosystem is rich in biodiversity. We'll observe plankton under a microscope, see how data is collected from buoys at sea and learn how scientists use the data to observe the ocean. Get hands-on with science experiments about weather, waves, water and more.
Visitor programs are based on monthly themes (listed below) and are offered daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; at 4:00 p.m. we will run our multi-media, interactive theater program, GeoAdventures, Assignment: Gulf of Maine. Held in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, this GeoAdventure will teach you how everything in the environment is interconnected; that our lives influence the oceans and the oceans influence our lives.
Visitor programs are free with Center admission.
Call 603-436-8043 on the day of your visit for a complete schedule. OLLI Program: Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 1-3pm
The Center is partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Granite State College to provide programs designed specifically for adults. OLLI is a community-based membership organization with a simple philosophy: an active mind creates a sense of mental, physical and social well being. SSC members do not have to become members of OLLI, nor do they have to meet OLLI's age criteria (50 or older) to participate. All programs are held at SSC. To learn more and to register, please contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext 17 or info@seacentr.org.
This four-week series begins each meeting with a lesson in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, followed by outdoors exploration. For the full course description click on the link below.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning September 11.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, October 3, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning September 12.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
No GeoAdventures Today
Friday, October 3, 2008 to Saturday, October 4, 2008
Due to a special event, GeoAdventures will not be shown today. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
ASNH Seacoast Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Seacoast Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon meets at the Center on the
second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please check www.nh.ultranet.com/~mirick/asnh.shtml for more information, or call Dave at 603-343-1223. OLLI Program: Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 1-3pm
The Center is partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Granite State College to provide programs designed specifically for adults. OLLI is a community-based membership organization with a simple philosophy: an active mind creates a sense of mental, physical and social well being. SSC members do not have to become members of OLLI, nor do they have to meet OLLI's age criteria (50 or older) to participate. All programs are held at SSC. To learn more and to register, please contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext 17 or info@seacentr.org.
This four-week series begins each meeting with a lesson in the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio, followed by outdoors exploration. For the full course description click on the link below.
Big Fish Little Fish: Minnows
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Minnows, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Thursday mornings beginning September 11.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Heritage Dinner: The Making of a Whale of an Exhibit
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Heritage Dinner Series 2008-2009
The Making of a Whale of an Exhibit
The Heritage Dinner Series begins Thursday, October 9, with a behind-the-scenes look at how the Center will display the 32-foot long skeleton of Tofu, a young humpback whale. Positioning the skeleton in an exciting, unique, visually arresting and scientifically accurate posture is about as complicated as it sounds, but as you will hear from our enthusiastic whale skeleton articulation team, the more complex, the better!
Join Bar Harbor Whale Museum Curator Toby Stephenson and Dan DenDanto, Allied Whale Project Director, as they describe the art and science behind building our whale skeleton exhibit. Toby and Dan are the leading articulators of whale and marine mammal skeletons in New England and have worked on museum exhibits across the country; and they are fun! They pride themselves in making every project they work on different and a major attraction for each museum. We promise an entertaining and enlightening evening as they walk you through the entire exhibit design process, from cadaver (minus the smell) to display.
Sponsored by The Winthrop Group, Coldwell Banker, the evening begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., dinner and presentation follow. Open to all; tickets are $45 per person for members; $55 for non-members. Members at the Family Plus level and Annual Giving Society donors will receive invitations in the mail.
Full payment is required to reserve your seat. Please contact Nichole by October 2 at 603-436-8043, ext. 26 or info@seacentr.org. Click on the link below to find the full Heritage Dinner Series 2008-2009 schedule. Big Fish Little Fish: Sea Robins
Friday, October 10, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Sea Robins, for ages 4 to 5 years, meets on six consecutive Friday afternoons beginning September 12.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Family Science Camp: Playtime at the Pond
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Families can explore and discover together during one of our hottest new programs, Family Science Camp. All you have to do is sign up, pack your picnic and prepare for a fun learning adventure!
Family Science Camp will bring you out and about to learn about Odiorne's habitats. Hands-on activities will keep all ages engaged. We will use binoculars, microscopes, data loggers and more. A packet with additional information and activities for further investigation and exploration will be provided to each family.
On Saturday, October 11, join us for Playtime at the Pond! Participants will learn about fresh water pond ecology. Each will have the opportunity to operate an underwater remote contol vehicle to explore Odiorne's pond. Designed by SSC Seasonal Naturalist Ben Flynn, you will learn how he built this unique scientifc tool. We will collect and sample water to identify what microscopic species live there.
Family Science Camp is ideal for families with children ages 6 and up and is held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost per session is $40 per family for members; $50 per family for non-members. We recommend that you pack a lunch and a bring a backpack for outdoor wear. Programs run rain or shine and meet in our Gregg Interactive Learning Studio. For more information and to register, contact Education Director Perrin Chick at 603-436-8043, ext. 17 or info@seacentr.org.
Big Fish Little Fish: Little Skates
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Little Skates, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning September 9.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
Big Fish Little Fish: Mummichogs
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) teaches young children (and their favorite adult) about the natural environment through guided exploration and hands-on discovery. Each session is a learning adventure based around a different theme.
Mummichogs, for ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years, meets on six consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning September 10.
The cost per child is $110M/$130NM. BFLF is organized by the age of the participating child; please be sure your child in is "swimming" in the appropriate "school".
Contact Ashley at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to request a registration form or click on the link below for a downloadable form.
OLLI Program: Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Indoors and Outdoors at Odiorne
Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 1-3pm
The Center is partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Granite State College to provide programs designed specifically for adults. OLLI is a community-based membership organization with a simple philosophy: an active mind creates a sense of mental, physical and social well being. SSC members do not have to become members of OLLI, nor do they have to meet OLLI's age criteria (50 or older) to participate. All programs are held at SSC. To learn more and to register, please contact Perrin at 603-436-8043, ext 17 or info@seacentr.org.