Nature@Nite
Offered one Friday per month—FREE of charge—join us for fun, family-friendly evenings hosted by SSC. These evenings feature S.T.E.A.M. activities, lit-up tanks and exhibits, and nature-based programs.
This program is generously sponsored by Eversource.
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists and guest community partners after hours for family-friendly S.T.E.A.M. activities and a guided nature program, FREE of charge!
Offered on the third Friday of the month, each Nature@Nite is based around a different theme. Activities are designed to build confidence and empower participants of all ages in learning through science play and discovery.
Stations will engage you in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics learning. Popup story times may be offered based on the evening’s theme. A scheduled, guided nature program will be offered at 5pm each evening: space is limited and separate registration is required to participate in the guided program.
Always come dressed for outdoor exploration, and remember it is typically cooler at the shore!
- 3rd Friday of the month
- 4-6pm (S.T.E.A.M. activity stations)
- 5pm: Guided program (space is limited, sign up during event)
- FREE admission, thanks to generous sponsorship from Eversource.
Registration is encouraged to attend the evening. Walk-ins subject to availability.
Please note: Space is limited for the 5pm guided program, and on a first come, first served basis. The number of participants depends upon the nature of the program that evening. Sign-up is available at the admissions desk starting at 4pm at the event.
September 18: Nature’s Best Friends
Delve into the fascinating world of nature’s best partnerships through hands-on activities and stories that highlight symbiosis both on land and in the sea. We will investigate the complex relationships among plants, animals, and their environments, deepening our understanding of how these unique connections sustain the delicate balance of our natural world. From the clownfish and anemone to bees and flowers, whales and barnacles, as well as limpets and algae, there are countless stories to discover!
5 PM Guided Program: Discover how beavers, as ecosystem engineers, create wetland habitats that offer abundant resources and nesting grounds for herons. Our resident expert, Ron Watson, will join us for an insightful program on the symbiotic relationship between these remarkable animals. Through visuals and storytelling, Ron will illustrate the dynamics of how these two species coexist and benefit each other. This is a narrative that will inspire a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of life within our ecosystems.
Sign-up for the guided program is first come, first served and available at the admissions desk starting at 4pm on the event date.
October 16: Spooktacular Sea Science
Come in Halloween costume for a hauntingly fun time! Start off by crafting a spooky message or drawing with invisible ink, which will magically appear under the glow of a blacklight to learn about biofluorescence. Discover how a seal skeleton measures up against your own and let your imagination run wild as you design your own creepy critter.
5 PM Guided Program: Dive into the eerie world of the deep sea with our guided Squid Dissection program. This is a spine-tingling experience where participants get to explore the fascinating anatomy of a squid.
Sign-up for the guided program is first come, first served and available at the admissions desk starting at 4pm on the event date.
Special thanks to our Corporate Partner
