Guests may come anytime during the event window they register for. Once done searching for invasive marine creatures, we encourage you to visit the Maritime Gloucester Campus for more fun!
It’s a Hard Dock Life: Finding and Identifying Marine Invasive Species
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Date & Time
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time(s):
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Reservation Required
You may register for this event here.
Description
Join us on the pier to pull up dock lines and see what marine creatures we can find! Using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and identification cards, we’ll discover as many marine invasive critters as we can. After investigating on the Harriet Webster Pier, we encourage families to explore the Maritime Gloucester Campus, including the Seapocket Aquarium, the Marine Science & Education Center, and Gorton’s Seafood Gallery of Maritime Heritage, all free of charge.
Special Instructions
Please prepare to be outside on the pier and dock for this event (comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes). Life jackets will be required for participants under 12 while navigating our dock. We will have some on site, but attendees are welcome to bring their own!
Weather Restrictions
This program will be cancelled in the event of thunder or lightening and all registrees will be notified via e-mail prior to the event start time.
Host
Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership, Maritime Gloucester, and Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Address
Harriet Webster Pier, Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA
Harriet Webster Pier, Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA
DirectionsAccessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Fun for Kids
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Maritime
- Museum
- Nature / Science
