BioBlitz!

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Dates:	Sat from 9/23/17 - 9/23/17
Hours:	6 am - 5 pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

BioBlitz is a daylong species scavenger hunt in Odiorne Point State Park, where families explore alongside scientists and field experts to find and record data on as many different species in the Park as possible in one day.

BioBlitz offers exciting opportunities for all ages to gain knowledge and skill in their favorite area of nature.

Exploration teams will be birding, searching for insects, snakes and amphibians, exploring the freshwater pond and salt marsh, tracking mammals, identifying plants and seaweeds, tide pooling and more.

You can sign up to participate in all or part of the day.
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.
If you are not up to scouring the park, there is still plenty to explore in the Center’s Gregg Interactive Learning Studio.

There, you will see samples of species collected by naturalists and learn about the identification process.

You can see amazing images of the plants, animals and activities from past years on the big-screens, observe insects through microscopes, see samples of seaweeds and fungi, and connect with many spirited nature-lovers.
The total number of species identified since our first BioBlitz in 2003 tops 2,162 and continues to grow every year.

This valuable catalogue serves as a snapshot of biodiversity of our region.

Your participation will not only help us monitor biodiversity, it will also help us provide countless educational opportunities for school children, families and groups.
In 2016, 421 participants identified 547 species, 31 of which were new to our list.

COST

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$5-$10

WEBSITE

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www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/events/bioblitz/

LOCATION

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570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH, 03870 map
Phone: 603-436-8043

Odiorne Point State Park is located on Route 1A in Rye, NH, just south of Portsmouth.

TIPS

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Check the schedule of events in advance to plan which sessions you want to attend. Register in advance for squid dissection - it sells out every year. Come prepared to spend hours outside and dress according to the weather.