Events
From our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series to our field science marathon, BioBlitz!, we deliver amazing experiences that you and your family will not forget. Check our calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events.
Do you have a special day coming up? Let us host your event! We have the perfect spot for weddings, anniversaries, corporate functions and birthdays. Contact us and reserve your space now.
Please Choose an Event:
Eco-Travel Adventure
Music-by-the-Sea Series
Art in Nature
BioBlitz!
A Whale of a 5K Race
BioBlitz!
BioBlitz! 2010 Hourly Topics/Exploration Schedule
| 6am | · | Birding |
| 8am | · | Insects |
| 9am | · | The Freshwater Pond |
| 10am | · | Mammals |
| 11pm | · | Plants |
| 12pm | · | Special Art and Nature Program |
| 1pm | · | Tidepooling |
| 1:30pm | · | Special Program for Members Only (Odiorne Archaeology) |
| 2pm | · | Seaweeds |
| 3pm | · | The Salt Marsh |
| 4pm | · | Biodiversity Program |
| 6pm | · | Final Data Collection |
Click here 
for a downloadable BioBlitz! 2010 flier. Please help us spread the word by posting one in your school or work place.
New this year! Kayaking Guided Nature Tour
Tour Odiorne's Salt Marsh with Center naturalists and kayak instructor Neil Sheehan. Cost is $15 per person, equipment included. Space is limited; ages 12 and up only. Children must be accompanied by an adult; pre-registration and payment required. Call 603-436-8043, ext. 17 for details.BioBlitz! 2010 is sponsored by Normandeau Associates.
New! Eco-Travel Family Adventure
Join us in sunny Sarasota, Florida April 18-24, 2011. Check our facebook photo album to see images of our 2010 adventure!
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists in sunny Sarasota, Florida for a fantastic eco-family vacation! Just pack your bags and leave the rest to us! We have made the arrangements, which includes accomodations at the beautiful Lido Beach Resort (www.lidobeachresort.com) and have planned a full itinerary of exciting programs and exploration with the Mote Marine Laboratory (www.mote.org). The Mote Aquarium displays unique and exciting ocean animals that thrive in Florida's diverse marine ecosystems, and is home to our Dolphin & Whale Hospital and Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. Our hands-on multi-day education programs focus on Awareness, Appreciation, and Action. Each day of your Mote adventure is themed to enhance your knowledge of a special marine science topic. Programs are best for families with children ages 8 and up.
Click here for a sample of the Eco-Travel Family Adventure that was held in Sarasota, Florida April 24-May 1, 2010.
A Whale of a 5k Trail Race & Kid's Fun Run
Thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, April 24, 2010 for our second annual Whale of a 5k Trail Race & Kid's Fun Run in Odiorne Point State Park!
Click here to see the 2010 race results.Check back soon for photographs and the 2011 race date, or join us on facebook today.
Our 5K cross-country trail run was created by Eastern Mountain Sports' Extreme Team captain and 2006 US Adventure Racing national champion, Jennifer Shultis, will bring you through the forest, by the rocky shore and sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications. Come prepared to run on varied terrain and whatever the weather may bring. Competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers are welcome. Children, under age 12, participating in the 5K must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please.
The Kid's Fun Run is for ages 12 and under. Children may participate in a 100 yard dash and/or a 1/2 mile run. Everyone wins a prize!
New this year! From 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., enjoy live music and Earth Day activities! Make crafts from recycled items, stop by eco-friendly vendor booths, and take the New England Carbon Challenge. Learn how you can take simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint.
You may register for the race and/or run online through April 21 by clicking the Register Now button above. Please note that there is an additional fee for online registration. Or,
Click here to download a registration form for A Whale of a 5k Trail Race & Kid's Fun Run.
Click here to download A Whale of a 5k Trail Race trail map.
Click here to see race and fun run pictures from 2009.
Sponsored by Eastern Mountain Sports, Lonza, RoadID, Timberland, and Public Service of New Hampshire.
A Whale of a 5k Trail Race & Kid's Fun Run Schedule
| 7:30-9 am | · Registration |
| 8:45 am | · Welcome |
| 9 am | · 5k Race |
| 9:30-10:30 am | · Kid's Fun Run (Heats) |
| 10 am-1 pm | · Music & Earth Day Activities |
| 10:30 am | · Awards |
Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series
Kick back with your friends and family on Thursday evenings in July and hear some of the hottest bands in New England during our Music-by-the-Sea Concert Series. Just bring your beach blanket or chair and leave the cooking to us. You can enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, snacks and ice cream treats. Adults, visit the "Lobster Trap," where you can enjoy an ice cold beer or a glass of wine*. Come relax to a scenic sunset by the shore or dance the night away! All proceeds from the concert series support our environmental education efforts..
Ages 13-Adult: $8 for non-members, $4 for SSC members
Children ages 3-12: $2 for non-members, $1 for SSC members
Under age 3: Free
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. for dining; music begins at 6:00 p.m.
*You may not bring alcohol in to the park or concerts.
2010 Concert Schedule
| July 8 | · | Islandside | July 22 | · | Entrain |
| July 15 | · | Johnny Wad and the Cash | July 29 | · | Jumbo Circus Peanuts |
Islandside: reggae-calypso
Johnny Wad and the Cash: blues-country-rock
Entrain: rock-blues-calypso-ska-zydeco-jazz-funk, based around the drums and infectious rhythms
Jumbo Circus Peanuts: pop-funk-swing- rock, mardis gras style big band
Art In Nature
Sponsored by RMC Research
Celebrate art, nature and science during a new week-long event, Art in Nature, to be held July 12-18, 2010. We will explore inspiring and creative ways of connecting to the environment through hands-on workshops, programs and activities for all ages.
From Monday-Saturday, you will have the opportunity to see artists at work "en plein air" during Petite Art in the Park. Petite Art paintings will be 10" x 10" or smaller, on paper, canvas or canvas board and be available for purchase for $75 on Sunday, July 18, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., cash and carry.
Click here for a downloadable Petite Art in the Park registration form.
Visit the July calendar page for daily schedules and information on activities that require pre-registration. Check back often, as new activities will be added as they are developed.
