Seacoast Science Center

🦭 Many of you may know our SSC Marine Mammal Rescue team for their dedicated wildlife conservation efforts along our coastline, or perhaps you've participated in one of their public programs such as Wildlife Kayak Tours, Isles of Shoals Trips, or Seal Walks. However, their work extends beyond these activities. The team also engages in outreach and educational initiatives within the community. Last month, they collaborated with two middle schools in New Hampshire to provide 7th and 8th graders with a hands-on outdoor learning experience in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary. For many students, this marked their first time kayaking, and for some, it was their inaugural visit to the estuary. 🚣

Read more in their post from today, and check out their public paddles for an amazing experience on the water this season. Find the schedule and reserve your boat ▶️ https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/wildlife-kayak-tours

We were to happy to have The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, as well as our partners from Northeast Passage, SSC staff and board, join us this week as we cut the "kelp" for our new adaptive all-terrain wheelchair. Thanks to a generous grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. We are excited about the enhanced accessibility for individuals of all abilities this will provide, allowing them to explore the trails, shoreline, and natural landscapes of Odiorne Point State Park. Read more ▶️ https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/2026/06/11/seacoast-science-center-expands-outdoor-access-with-new-adaptive-all-terrain-wheelchair/

🫶 Thank you to our amazing Seacoast Community, who truly embody the spirit of NH Gives. 🌊 With your generosity, we exceeded our $12,000 online goal, raising:

– $12,727 raised online from 102 donors
– $28,229 total, including matching contributions from our Board during the 24-hours

🎉 To wrap up NH Gives, we are excited to share that Seacoast Science Center (SSC) has enhanced accessibility for individuals of all abilities by introducing a new adaptive all-terrain wheelchair, allowing all to explore the trails, shoreline, and natural landscapes of Odiorne Point State Park. This wheelchair is available free of charge to visitors and members, thanks to a generous grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

This week, SSC staff and board, alongside partners from Northeast Passage and The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, gathered to celebrate this new offering with a ribbon, or kelp, cutting. This small event symbolized the start of a new season where everyone will have the opportunity to experience the beauty and educational opportunities we provide in the Park thanks to the support of our community.

Read more here ➡ https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/2026/06/11/seacoast-science-center-expands-outdoor-access-with-new-adaptive-all-terrain-wheelchair/

📣 Exciting NH Gives Updates! As we approach the final hours of NH Gives, we are thrilled to announce that additional Board members have stepped up to provide an updated matching offer for Wednesday, June 10th. Donations made from 3-5 PM will be matched at a rate of 3:1, amplifying your impact even further!

We appreciate your support of Seacoast Science Center's efforts to educate and inspire future generations of coastal and ocean stewards, like our high school Marine Fellows (pictured here)! 🌊 Donate $25+ during NH Gives on June 10, 3-5 PM, for a chance to win tickets to a Nature Program of your choice. Explore tide pools, butterflies, salt marshes, and more with up to three guests!

🫶 Donate here ➡ https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Seacoast-Science-Center

Thanks to the generosity of our community and the matching contributions from our board, we’ve updated our fundraising goal. We are now aiming to raise $12,000 by 5 PM on June 10th to support our coastal conservation and education efforts along our New Hampshire Seacoast during NH Gives. 🌊

✨ Chance to win concert tickets for July ✨
As a gateway to NH’s coastline, we bring everyone closer to the beauty, science, and stories of Odiorne Point State Park and the Gulf of Maine. A highlight of our story is celebrating this place with our community each July during our Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series. As a token of our gratitude, we’ll be raffling off tickets to this year’s concerts today from 12-1 PM. Make a donation to NH Gives during this time for a chance to win 2 tickets to the July concert of your choice (prize limited to concerts on July 2, 9, 16, or 23). 🎵

🫶 Donate here ➡ https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Seacoast-Science-Center

🌊 Let’s keep the momentum going for NH Gives! Online giving is open until 5 PM today, June 10th. Whether you're interacting with our touch tank, discovering our aquariums and exhibits, or exploring the trails and tide pools of Odiorne Point State Park, each moment at SSC offers a chance to explore, learn, discover and be inspired! By supporting SSC during NH Gives, you play an essential role in our conservation efforts and educational initiatives that turn wonder into action. 🌊

Donations made today will be matched 1:1 by the Board, doubling your impact! Plus, follow SSC on social media for updates and chances to win with a donation to NH Gives! Thank you for your support! 🫶

Donate here ➡ https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Seacoast-Science-Center

🌊 Keep the Momentum Rolling for NH Gives! 🌊

Together, we can keep inspiring and educating our community along the NH Seacoast with the NH Gives “Waves of Wonder Giving Hour!” 🌊

We are targeting the most unique online donations between 7–8 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, with the goal of raising an additional $500 for our 2026 campaign through NH Gives incentives. Every donation made during this hour is significant! Our Board will match donations at a **2:1 ratio**, and as a gesture of gratitude for participating, anyone who donates during the “Waves of Wonder Giving Hour” will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a family membership to SSC!

Donate here ➡ https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Seacoast-Science-Center

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🌎 We are excited to continue our World Ocean Month festivities this week with a variety of exciting programs, including:

🌊 Thursday, June 11th, from 5–7 PM: Science & Stories
Join us for an enlightening discussion on “Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine” alongside our partners at the Conservation Law Foundation. Learn about their decades-long efforts at Cashes Ledge, a biodiverse underwater mountain range recognized as a Hope Spot and nominated for National Marine Sanctuary status. Don’t miss this chance to discover the vital steps being taken to protect our oceans during World Ocean Month!

🧘‍♀️ Friday, June 12th, from 8:45–9:45 AM:
Experience a rejuvenating yoga class by the ocean! Celebrate our one world ocean this June by participating in a special seaside yoga session that combines the tranquility of nature with wellness. Led by one of our volunteers, who is also a certified yoga instructor.

🎩 Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 3 PM:
Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly ocean-themed magic show featuring Sages Entertainment and their seal friend, Snickers! Tickets for this program include admission to the Center.

🗓 For all the details and ticket links, please visit our web calendar: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/calendar