The Seacoast Science Center will hold its 14th annual BioBlitz!, a daylong species scavenger hunt of Odiorne Point State Park where the public explores alongside scientists and field naturalists to find and record data on as many different species in the Park as possible in one day.
BioBlitz! offers exciting opportunities for individuals and families to gain knowledge and skill in their favorite area of nature. Exploration teams will be birding, searching for insects, snakes and amphibians, exploring the freshwater pond and salt marsh, tracking mammals, identifying plants and seaweeds, tide pooling and more.
BioBlitz! is a great way to excite children about science and a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists working together. Odiorne’s 135 acres and seven distinctly different habitats make it a unique and fascinating place to explore and learn.
BioBlitz 2019 Exploration Schedule
Additional exploration groups will be announced during the event.
6 & 7am: Birding
8am: Seine Netting
9am: Plants
10am: Tide Pooling / Seaweed
11am: Pond / Insects
12pm: Lunch & Special Program
1pm: Mushrooms
1pm: Beach Cleanup
2pm: Mammals
3pm: Salt Marsh
3pm: Squid Dissection Session*
3:30pm: SCUBA Diving Demonstration
5pm: Program End
*Space is limited for the squid dissection session. Please sign up when you purchase your ticket.
Admission:
- BioBlitz is FREE for Seacoast Science Center members
- $10 for non-members
- $30 for non-member families (up to 6 people)
BioBlitz!
Seacoast Science Center
Odiorne Point, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye NH
Saturday, September 21, 2019: 6:00am – 5:00pm
Learn more about BioBlitz by watching this video!
