Seacoast Science Center

🫶 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/

🌎 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